The book, written by James Esdaile in 1846, is about his experiences using mesmerism (hypnosis) in his work as a physician in India (especially in the prison system). He used these tools to do surgery (including amputations and abdominal surgery) with complete anesthesia (no chemical anesthesia existed at the time), minimal blood loss and a much higher survival rate. There is a state of hypnosis named for him - the Esdaile State - where one gets total anesthesia, relaxation and freedom from pain.
The book, written by James Esdaile in 1846, is about his experiences using mesmerism (hypnosis) in his work as a physician in India (especially in the prison system). He used these tools to do surgery (including amputations and abdominal surgery) with complete anesthesia (no chemical anesthesia existed at the time), minimal blood loss and a much higher survival rate. There is a state of hypnosis named for him - the Esdaile State - where one gets total anesthesia, relaxation and freedom from pain.
The book, written by James Esdaile in 1846, is about his experiences using mesmerism (hypnosis) in his work as a physician in India (especially in the prison system). He used these tools to do surgery (including amputations and abdominal surgery) with complete anesthesia (no chemical anesthesia existed at the time), minimal blood loss and a much higher survival rate. There is a state of hypnosis named for him - the Esdaile State - where one gets total anesthesia, relaxation and freedom from pain.