WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Felter's Materia Medica on Biliousness
CAFFEA
The seeds of Caffea arabica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Native of Arabia-Felix and Ethiopia; and extensively cultivated in Asia and America... / ...nd eructations, and disordered action of the bowels. Probably the hepatogastric symptoms coffee biliousness is due largely to the empyreumatic oil present in coffee; the nervous symptoms chief... / ...preferably without sugar or cream; for use in narcotic poisoning very strong, black coffee may be given freely, both by mouth and per rectum.1
The seeds of Caffea arabica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Native of Arabia-Felix and Ethiopia; and extensively cultivated in Asia and America... / ...nd eructations, and disordered action of the bowels. Probably the hepatogastric symptoms coffee biliousness is due largely to the empyreumatic oil present in coffee; the nervous symptoms chief... / ...preferably without sugar or cream; for use in narcotic poisoning very strong, black coffee may be given freely, both by mouth and per rectum.1
IRISIRIS
The rhizome and roots of Iris versicolor, Linné (Nat. Ord. Iridaceae). Common in wet places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common... / ...he most important uses for iris is in that complex condition included in the elastic denomination biliousness. For regurgitation of fatty foods or pastries it is especially effective. In hepatic c...1
The rhizome and roots of Iris versicolor, Linné (Nat. Ord. Iridaceae). Common in wet places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common... / ...he most important uses for iris is in that complex condition included in the elastic denomination biliousness. For regurgitation of fatty foods or pastries it is especially effective. In hepatic c...1
LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum virginicum)VEVI4
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...is. It will be evident from the guides given that leptandra, is a remedy for the complex known as biliousness. It aids chionanthus, and sometimes podophyllin to dissipate jaundice. In the early pe... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.1
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...is. It will be evident from the guides given that leptandra, is a remedy for the complex known as biliousness. It aids chionanthus, and sometimes podophyllin to dissipate jaundice. In the early pe... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.1
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only. Many of these treatments are now known to be harmful and possibly fatal. Do not consume any plant, chemical, drug or otherwise without first consulting a licensed physician that practices medine in the appropriate field.
Physician's Therapeutics Memoranda on Biliousness
BILIOUSNESS
When “bilious” attack is threatened give mercurous iodide, 1 gr. or calomel 2 to 5 grs. (or % gr. every 15 minutes till six doses are taken), followed in four hours by a saline (effervescing granules mag nesia citrated). Often an emetic is the most eflicient remedy; ipecac followed by copious draught of tepid water. Between attacks, pre scribe avoidance of any food found to disagree with digestion; regu late bowels, using if necessary hepatic stimulants; insist on regular open air exercise, ...2
When “bilious” attack is threatened give mercurous iodide, 1 gr. or calomel 2 to 5 grs. (or % gr. every 15 minutes till six doses are taken), followed in four hours by a saline (effervescing granules mag nesia citrated). Often an emetic is the most eflicient remedy; ipecac followed by copious draught of tepid water. Between attacks, pre scribe avoidance of any food found to disagree with digestion; regu late bowels, using if necessary hepatic stimulants; insist on regular open air exercise, ...2
References
1) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.