Ledgend of Medicine

ACACIA^ACACI
   The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa... / ...end heavy and insoluble powders. When the stomach is irritable in low fevers and in pulmonary tuberculosis, a half ounce of acacia may be dissolved in 5 fluidounces of water, sweetened with sugar, and... / ...by irritant and corrosive poisons. Acacia may be given freely and at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. ¹

BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM
   A balsam obtained from Toluifera Pereirae (Royle) Baillon. San Salvador in Central America; called Balsam of Peru because first exported to Europe... / ...petrolatum, 100 parts). We prefer the former preparations. The latter combination is useful in pediculosis, both to kill the nits and the lice. Balsam of Peru, either full strength or in desired dilut... / ...balsam should not be used in inflammatory or febrile conditions; and its use should be discontinued if it produces gastro-intestinal irritation.¹

BELLADONNA (Atropa belladonna)^ATROP
   The (1) dried root and the (2) dried leaves and tops of Atropa Belladonna, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe and Central Asia; also... / ...in neuralgia, chronic rheumatism, lumbago, myalgia, pleurodynia, the chest pains of pulmonary tuberculosis, and in acute mastitis. In many of the surface conditions mentioned the plaster may prove mos...¹

CANNABIS
   The dried flowering tops of the female plant of Cannabis sativa, Linné, or the variety indica, Lamarck (Nat. Ord. Cannabinaceae). Asia, East... / ... pleasurable becomes his sensations that he may break into boisterous laughter and antics of a ridiculous character, the nature of which he fully comprehends, but is wholly unable to prevent. Graduall... / ...of the urino-genital tract and relieves pain. For the first condition it is invaluable in more or less painful conditions in which opium see¹

CAULOPHYLLUM
   The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern ha......n Names: Blue Cohosh, Squaw-root, Pappoose-root. Principal Constituents.—An indifferent alkaloid caulophylline (not to be confused with the resinoid "caulophyllin,") and an active glucoside of the sa......llin,") and an active glucoside of the saponin type, leontin. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Caulophyllum. Dose, 1 to 10 drops. 2. Leontin (Lloyd's) , a 1 per cent solution of leontin, the emmena...¹

CHIMAPHILA
   The leaves or whole plant of Chimaphila umbellata (Linné, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae.) North temperate region of the Northern Hemispheres, and... / ...e for the urinary disorders following gonorrhea. Purulent discharges from a pyelitis, or due to calculous irritation, also guide to the selection of this simple but effective urinary antiseptic, sedat... / ...the disappearance of sugar in glycosuria. Chimaphila is a neglected remedy that may well take the place of other agents of questionable safety.¹

CINNAMOMUM
   I. Cinnamomum Saigonicum. Dried bark of an undetermined species of Cinnamomum. Chiefly from China. II. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Dried bark of... / ...ess of cinnamon may be easily removed by lightly sweeping over the surface with a clean piece of bibulous paperblotting paper or filter paper-or a firm, non-crumbling piece of bread. Cinnamon is frequ...¹

COPAIBA^COOF2
   An oleoresin derived from species of Copaiba growing in South America. Dose, 5 to 30 drops. Description.—A viscid, pale-yellow or brownish-yellow... / ...imes applied to frost-bites and chilblains, sore nipples, old ulcers, and anal fissures, and to fistulous tracts to soften hardened edges and surfaces; also in sluggish chronic skin affections when a ...¹

CORYDALIS
   The tubers of Dicentra canadensis, DeCandolle. (Nat. Ord. Fumariaceae.) Eastern half of the United States, in rich soils of woods. Dose, 10 to 60... / ...ly antisyphilitic, it may be used among other alteratives for the syphilitic dyscrasia and for scrofulosis, and the attendant evils that accompany such debility. In atonic leucorrhoea in strumous subj... / ...as a remedy to promote waste and repair.¹

FUCUS
   The marine plant Fucus vesiculosus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Moraceae). A perennial seaweed. Common Names: Bladder-wrack, Sea Wrack, Kelp-ware, Black-tang, etc. Principal... / The marine plant Fucus vesiculosus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Moraceae). A perennial seaweed. Common Names: Bladder-wrack, Sea Wrack, Ke... / ...of the bladder. Its power of lessening irritation and congestion has led to its successful use in acute desquamative nephritis. From 5 to 20 drops should be taken every 3 or 4 hours.¹

GALIUM^GAPO3
   The herb Galium aparine, Linné, and other species of Galium (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Common in moist grounds in Europe and the United... / ... as a sedative diuretic in scarlet fever. It is undoubtedly alterative and may be exhibited in scrofulous disorders, but has been unwisely claimed as a remedy for carcinomatous growths. Galium tinctor...¹

GAULTHERIA
   The leaves of Gaultheria procumbens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). Damp woods and sandy soils of eastern third of the United States. Common... / ...sm, a specific gonorrheal arthritic infection. Small doses have relieved facial neuralgia and tic douloureux; and sometimes it exerts a soothing and antiseptic effect in acute gonorrhea. The oil may b... / ...of infants. Gaultheria is an agent of special value as a flavoring agent and preservative for water-dispensed medicines in the summer season. Fo¹

GELSEMIUM
   ...rvous unrest; mental irritability; insomnia, with nervous excitation; pain over the whole head; tremulousness, with great nervous excitement and high temperature; irritation of urinary tract; dysuria,...... for relief in the nervously excited and highly feverish state, for the child with hot head and tremulous and jerky muscles, for great restlessness with elevation of temperature; for the touchy and gr...¹

HYOSCYAMUS
   The leaves and flowering or fruiting tops of Hyoscyamus niger, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Europe; naturalized in waste places in the United... / ...face, accompanied by debility; fright and restlessness in sleep; night terrors; loquaciousness; garrulousness; destructiveness; busy muttering delirium, or singing, talkativeness, amusing hallucinatio... / ...conditions best. Hence its value in nervous headache, the headache of debility, the vague pains of so-called chronic rheumatism, idiopath¹

HYPERICUM^HYIN7
   The leaves and flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Hypericaceae). Europe and America. Common Name: St. John's Wort. Principal Constituents.—Volatile... / ...ithout question, a value in nervous disorders and should be more fully studied and tested, but miraculous powers should not be hoped for from it.¹

BLADDER WRACK
   The entire plant of FUCUs VEsICULOsUs. Lin. Alterative. dis cutient, secernant. Prescribed for scrofulous enlargement of glands or more often to reduce obesity.²

BLUE COHOSH (caulophyllum)^CATH2
   The rhizome and root of CAULOPHYLLUM THALICTROIDEs, (L.) Michx. Sedative, antispasmodie, oxytocic, uterine tonic. Used mostly as an emmenagogue and antispasmodic.²

CLOVER^TRIFO
   The flower heads of TRIFOLIUM PRATENsE, Lin. Alterative, deobstruent, antispasmodic. Used occasionally in whooping cough, more often as an alterative in scrofulous and syphilitic affections.²

CONIUM (Poison Hemlock)
   The immature fruit, also the leaves (unoflicial), oi CONIUM MACULATUM, Lin. Sedative, discutient, antispasmodic, anaphro disiac. Prescribed in cutaneous diseases, cancer and scrofulous indurations for its resolvent action, and in tetanus, chorea and acute mania as an antispasmodic and sedative.²

CRE0SOTE
   Antiseptic, germicide, analgesic. Used to relieve nausea, in treatment of tuberculosis and locally as a remedy for toothache. Dose, 0.03 to 0.30 c. c. (1/2 to 5 M), or more.²

CREOSOTIDE
   Creosote Iodide, a chemical combination of Iodine with the Guaiacol, Creosol and analogous bodies which are constituents of Beechwood Creosote. It is alterative and antiseptic, exerting a favorable influence over nutrition in wasting diseases. Wherever Iodine or Iodides are indicated, Creosotide may be prescribed. In incipient tuberculosis, it causes a gain in weight and a general improvement in symptoms. It has proved of value especially in the treatment of glandular enlargements, ofscrofulou²

ELECAMPANE
   Theroot of INULA HELENIUM, Lin. Tonic expectorant, dis cutient, diaphoretic, emmenagogue, Said to have a bactericidal action which explains its usefulness in pulmonary tuberculosis, diph_ theria and whooping cough.²

IODINE AND IODIDES
   Iodine and its compounds generally act as powerful alteratives, promoting absorption and so of service in glandular hypertrophies (e. g. goitre), enlargements of the joints, etc. P11-scribed (generally in the form of the potassium salt), in chronic syphilitic and scrofulous atfections, in subacute and chronic rheumatism, in glan dular cnlargements and to promote absorption of serous exudates. a. iodine. In addition to the properties above stated, free iodine is distinctly antiperiodic. It is too²

SODIUM CACODYLATE
   Contains arsenic, and accordingly is alterative and germicidal although scarcely poisonous. Used in tuberculosis, obstinate psoriasis, glycosuria and pseudo-leukemia. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).²

SODIUM CINNAMATE
   Used as is Cinnamic Acid in tuberculosis as a germicide. Dose, 0.02 to 0.06 Grm. (1/3 to 1 gr.), in 5 per cent. solution, injected twice a week.²

TUBERCULOSIS
   In Pulmonary Tuberculosis pure fresh air is the most important remedy. Let the patient live out of doors if possible, best in an equable climate. Cod Liver Oil is useful...... they arise on general principles. The cough may often be relieved by cannabis indica or by heroine, hydrocyanic acid and chloroform. Laryngeal Tuberculosis may be treated by insufliations of Iodosyl or iodoform, and local application of lactic acid solution (10%) Pre ceded by cocaine as an anesthet...²