Ledgend of Medicine

ALETRIS FARINOSA
   The rhizome of Aletris farinosa, Linné, gathered after... / ... plant has flowered (Nat. Ord. Haemodoraceae). United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Blazing Star, Star Grass, Starwort, False Unicorn root. Preparation.—Specific Medicine Aletris. Dose,... / ...carminative effects thus ascribed would seem to belong to helonias rather than to aletris, which is neither bitter nor aromatic like the former. ¹

CANNABIS
   The dried flowering tops of the female plant of Cannabis sativa, Linné, or the variety indica, Lamarck (Nat. Ord. Cannabinaceae). Asia,... / ...t Indies, and cultivated in other parts of the world, notably in the United States. Common Names: Guaza, Ganjah, Gunjah, Ganga; Indian Hemp (Cannabis indica) when derived from the Indian plant. Princi... / ...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

CARYOPHYLLUS
   The unexpanded flowers (dried flower-buds) of Eugenia aromatica (Linné), O Kuntze. (Jambosa Caryophyllus (Sprengel) Niedenzu).... / ...at. Ord. Myrtaceae.) Cloves Island, Moluccas, and cultivated in Africa, East and West Indies, and Brazil. Dose, 5 to 10 grains. Common Names: Clove, Cloves. Principal Constituents.—A pungent acrid an... / ...oil of clove frequently relieves it. Eugenol. Derived from oil of clove and other sources may be given in doses of 1 to 3 minims.¹

FRANCISCEA
   The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable... / ..., 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—Diuretic and probably alterative. It is employed along the Amazon for rheumatism and syphilis. It is capable of producing gastro-enteritis and death. Manaca has ... / ...like guaiac.¹

GUARANA^PACU7
   A dried paste, chiefly consisting of the crushed or pounded seeds of Paullinia Cupana, Kunth (Nat. Ord.... / ...pindaceae), yielding not less than 4 per cent of caffeine. A shrubby vine of northern and western Brazil. Common Name; Guarana. Description.—Cylindrical, dark reddish-brown sticks, paler internally, ... / ...oculi nerve, followed by headache, has been relieved by it. In headaches the doses of 20 to 30 drops of the specific medicine should be given.¹

HAMAMELIS
   ..., collected in the autumn. Common in the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names.—Witch-Hazel, Snapping Hazelnut, Winterbloom. Principal Constituents.—A bitter body, tannin, and a volatile......oil. Preparations.-1. Aqua Hamamelidis, Hamamelis Water, (Distillate of Hamamelis, Distilled Witch-Hazel, Distilled Extract of Witch-Hazel). Dose, 5 drops to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Specific Medicine Hamame......ns, bruises, and muscular soreness from exertion or exposure. Action and Therapy.—External. Witch-hazel bark and its fluid preparations are astringent. The distillate and the specific medicine are se...¹

HELONIAS^HELON
   The rhizome of Chamaelirium luteum, Gray (Helonias dioica, Pursh)-(Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Abundant in woodlands,... / ...meadows, and wet places in some parts of the United States. Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Names: Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, Starwort, Drooping Starwort, Devil's Bit. Principal Constituent.—A yellow... / ...It is also said to relieve the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy, to prevent miscarriages, and to correct gastric complications of albuminuria.¹

IPECACUANHA (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha).
   The root of (1)... / ... Ipecacuanha (Brotero), A. Richard, or of (2) Cephaelis acuminata, Karsten (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Brazil and other parts of South America. Dose, 1 to 20 grains. Common Names: Ipecac, (1) Rio Ipecac, ... / ...sight of as a remedy for active hemorrhage. Of course, it operates best where the quantity of blood lost is small. We have seen most excellent r¹

JACARANDA^JACAR
   The leaves of Jacaranda procera, Sprengel (Nat. Ord. Bignoniaceae). A tree of Guiana and Brazil. Common Names: Carob Tree, Caroba, Caaroba. Principal... / The leaves of Jacaranda procera, Sprengel (Nat. Ord. Bignoniaceae). A tree of Guiana and Brazil. Common Names: Carob Tree, Caroba, Caaroba. Principal Constituents.—Carobin, carobic acid, se... / ...as eruptions and ulcerations. Watkins suggested its use in the epilepsy of masturbators and in those of feeble mentality with voracious appetite.¹

LIATRIS^LIBO7
   The rhizomes of several species of Liatris (Nat. Ord. Compositae).... / ... and southern United States. Dose, 10 to 60 grains. Common Names: Button Snake Root (L. spicata); Blazing Star (L. squarrosa); Gay Feather (L. scariosa); Deer's Tongue (Carphephorus odoratissimus [L. ... / ...reputation as a local alexipharmic (freshly-bruised root) for rattle-snake bite, a myth, it is needless to say, as yet unverified.¹

OLEUM TEREBINTHINAE RECTIFICATUM
   ...f Oil of Turpentine. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.— Internal. Dry, deep red, glazed and cracked tongue, with sordes, muttering delirium, rapid feeble pulse, repressed secretions,......best remedy known to prevent tympany and ulceration. It is indicated when the tongue is dark red, glazed, or brown-coated, hard, dry, and cracked, and there are sordes upon it, as well as upon the tee...¹

PAREIRA (Chondodendron)^CHTO5
   The root... / ...f Chondodendron tomentosum, Ruiz et Pavon (and others...MM) (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A vine of Brazil and Peru. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Pareira-brava, Pareira Root. Principal Constituen... / ...the bladder, and of the kidneys with excretion of pus. The indications, as given above, should be observed in its use. It is not often employed.¹

PHYTOLACCA
   ...nd in clearings and uncultivated fields; grows also in northern Africa, southern Europe, China, the Azores, and Sandwich Islands. Dose, 1 to 20 grains. Common Names: Poke, Poke-root, Poke Weed, Garget......ndular secretion; faucial, tonsillar or pharyngeal ulceration; secretions of mouth impart a white glaze over mucous membranes and tongue; white pultaceous sloughs at angles of mouth or lining the chee...¹

PILOCARPUS^PILOC
   The dried... / ... of (1) Pilocarpus Jaborandi, Holmes; or (2) Pilocarpus microphyllus, Stapf (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Brazil and Paraguay. Dose, 20 to 60 grains. Common Names: Jaborandi, (1) Pernambuco Jaborandi, (2) M... / ...bronchial and lachrimal flow. The saliva contains an abundance of ptyalin and salts and readily converts starch into sugar. At times the mucous ¹

SARSAPARILLA^SMAR
   The dried root of (1) Smilax medica, Chamisso and Schlechtendal; or (2) Smilax officinalis, Kunth, or an... / ...d species; or (3) Smilax ornata, Hooker filius (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Tropical America, Mexico to Brazil. Dose, 30 grains. Common Names: Sarsaparilla; (1) Mexican Sarsaparilla; (2) Honduras Sarsaparil...¹

AMMOMIUM PICRATE (Ammonium Carbazotate.)
   Antiperiodic, antispasmodic. Used in whooping cough. Dose, 0.008 to 0.06 Grm. (% to 1 gr.).²

ANTIPYRIN (Phenazone)
   Chemical name Phenyldimethylpyrazolon. Antipyretic, anal gesic, locally hemostatic. Used chiefly for relief of pain of a non-in fiammatory character, as in neuralgic affections and in locomotor ataxia. It often gives relief in whooping cough, and is a valuable remedy in epilepsy. Locally it is used with advantage in acute coryza and in hemorrhoids, associated generally with cocaine. Dose. 0.2 to 0.3 Grm. (3 to 5 grs.), which may be increased if the remedy is well borne.²

WITCH HAZEL (Hamamells)
   The leaves, also the bark of HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA, Lin. Astringent, hemostatic, emollient, vulnerary. The distilled extract is the preparation most used; being indeed a household remedy for sprains, bruises, swellings and injuries of all kinds. It is equally serviceable in the hands of physicians in treating hemorrhoids. passive hemorrhages, in short in all conditions due to relaxation of venous structures.²

ACNE
   Ascertain whether constitutional disease or disordered dhrestion is present and modify treatment... / ..., or Fluid Cascara Aromatic, N., B. & Co. Locally, lotions containing milk of sulphur and glycerin, sometimes with a base of distilled extract witch hazel, or ointments containing sulphur. sulphur iodide, resor cin, ichthyol or Iodosyl. Give attention to the diet, which should be simple but nourishi...²

BRUISES
   Distilled Extract Witch Hazel, Tincture Arnica, Glyceroplasma to reduce swelling, solution of ammonium chloride in diluted alcohol.²

HEMATEMESIS
   Astringents, particularly Monsel’s Solution (3 minims well dilut ed), tincture ferric Chloride, tannin, opium and lead acetate; ice swallowed frequently; extract suprarenal capsules; ergot; distilled extract witch hazel.²

HEMORRHOIDS
   The bowels must be kept free (best by compound liquorice powder, Fl. Ext. Cascara Sagrada... / ...eferably in form of suppository) consist of combinations of tannin, opium and extract of stramonium; extract ergot; cocaine; distilled extract witch hazel. If the tumors (internal hemorrhoids) "come down”, they must be promptly returned and the patient should lie down a short time afterwards. Surg...²

MENORRHAGIA AND METRORRHAGIA
   If hemorrhage is active, ergot is the best remedy, if passive. oil of erigeron (3 m5 minim doses) has the preference. Fluid extract cinnamon is a favorite remedy with some; Elixir Viburnum Com pound, N., B. & Co., is efficient; cannabis indica, black haw, witch hazel (distilled extract) and bromides of potassium and sodium are all useful.²

SPRAINS
   Prolonged application of hot water is the most important item in the treatment. If there is persistent swelling, apply Glycemplasma. or cover with bandage saturated with distilled extract witch hazel or tincture arnica. Later apply supporting bandage and use stimulat ing liniments.²