Venesection was the main part of what was then called the antiphlogistic treatment.
"Makers of Modern Medicine"
James J. Walsh
Meanwhile, here's at him, with the antiphlogistic touch; and he opened his lancet-case, and tucked up his cuffs.
"The Fortunes Of Glencore"
Charles James Lever
In one case suppuration of the integuments took place in the forepart of the knee, and the patient was obliged to leave her situation and go to her friends at a distance, although every antiphlogistic means was tried for her relief.
"An Essay on the Application of the Lunar Caustic in the Cure of Certain Wounds and Ulcers"
John Higginbottom