Ledgend of Medicine

ANISUM (Pimpinella anisum)^PIAN3
   The dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella Anisum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Egypt and Western Asia; cultivated in Southern Europe. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...f infants. Anise imparts its odor to the milk of nursing mothers. It is an ingredient of Paregoric (Camphorated Tincture of Opium), and is largely used to impart to or correct flavor in medicinal prep... / ...for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. ¹

BUCHU (Barosma)^AGBE2
   The dried leaves of (1) Barosma betulina (Thunberg), Bartling and Wendland, or of (2) Barosma serratifolia (Curtis), Willdenow. (Nat. Ord.... / ...olatile oil, with a penetrating peppermint-like aroma, yielding diosphenol (C14 H22 O3), or barosma camphor, which may be obtained in colorless needles, of a peppermint taste. Preparation.—Specific M... / ...have far better remedies. Buchu renders the urine dark, the latter depositing a brownish precipitate. It should never be used in acute disorders.¹

CAMPHORA
   A stearopten (having the nature of a ketone) derived from Cinnamomum Camphora. (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and Japan. Common Names: Camphor,....... (Linné), Nees et Ebermeier (Nat. Ord. Lauraceae). China and Japan. Common Names: Camphor, Laurel Camphor, Gum Camphor (it is not a gum). Description.—Tough, translucent white lumps or granules, ha......a gum). Description.—Tough, translucent white lumps or granules, having the pungent taste known as camphoraceous, and an aromatic penetrating odor. It dissolves freely in alcohol, chloroform, ether, ...¹

CANTHARIS
   The dried beetles, Cantharis vesicatoria (Linné), De Geer. (Ord. Coleoptera.) Southern Europe. Dose, 1 grain. Common Name: Spanish Fly; Synonym:... / ...iates to control pain. When non-toxic doses have produced strangury it may be relieved by opium and camphor, and large draughts of water. Therapy.—External. As a vesicant cantharis acts kindly as com...¹

CARDAMOMI SEMEN
   The dried, recently decapsulated fruit of Elettaria Cardamomum, White et Maton. (Nat. Ord. Zingiberaceae.) Mountainous coasts of Malabar. Dose, 5... / ...to 6O grains. Common Names: Cardomom Seeds, Cardamom, Cardamon. Principal Constituents.—A fragrant camphoraceous bitter volatile oil, composed chiefly of terpenes (C10H16) Preparations—1. Specific M... / ...tinctures, syrups, and other medicines, particularly alkaline mixtures, the compound tincture imparting to these an agreeable taste and color.¹

CARYOPHYLLUS
   The unexpanded flowers (dried flower-buds) of Eugenia aromatica (Linné), O Kuntze. (Jambosa Caryophyllus (Sprengel) Niedenzu). (Nat. Ord.... / ...lli), composed principally of eugenol (C10H12O2); eugenin, and caryophyllin, which is isomeric with camphor. Preparations.—1. Oleum Caryophylli, Oil of Clove. Dose, 1 to 5 drops. 2. Specific Medicine... / ...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

CINNAMOMUM
   I. Cinnamomum Saigonicum. Dried bark of an undetermined species of Cinnamomum. Chiefly from China. II. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Dried bark of... / ...ns, as “common colds,” and as la grippe or epidemic influenza. Aromatic bodies, like cinnamon and camphor, have been overlooked in recent years, though the use of the latter has been revived as an a...¹

GAMBIR^UNGA
   An extract prepared from the leaves and twigs of Ourouparia Gambir (Hunter), Baillon (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Sumatra, Ceylon, and countries bordering... / ...is much mucus present a purge of castor oil is advised, to be followed by the gambir alone, or with camphorated tincture of opium. It is seldom used in modern Eclectic practice.¹

IMPATIENS
   The plants Impatiens pallida, Nuttall; and Impatiens capensis, Meerb., (Nat. Ord. Balsaminaceae). Moist shady places and rich soils in the United... / ...Principal Constituents.—Resins, inulin (30 to 40 per cent), a starch-like body, and helenin (Alant camphor). Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Inula. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. 2. Syrupus Inula, Syrup of... / ...symptoms is concerned, is unquestioned, but so far we are skeptical concerning its power to destroy the tubercle bacillus within the body.¹

LEUCANTHEMUM^LESU49
   The whole plant of Leucanthemum vulgare Lam. (Chrysanthemum leucanthemum, Linné) (Nat. Ord. Compositae.) Introduced into America from Europe. Common Names: Ox-eye Daisy, Field... / ...e sweating in which it is not desirable to use the active antihydrotics, as atropine, muscarine, or camphoric acid.¹

MATICO
   The leaves of Piper angustifolium, Ruiz et Pavon (Nat. Ord. Piperaceae). A Peruvian shrub. Common... / ...Names: Matico, Matico Leaves. Principal Constituents.—A bitter principle, maticin, and an aromatic camphoraceous volatile oil. Preparation.—Tinctura Matico, Tincture of Matico (2 1/2 ounces to Dilut... / ...seldom used.¹

MENTHA PIPERITA
   The leaves and tops of Mentha piperita, Smith (Mentha X piperita L.) (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe and the United States. Dose, 60 to 120... / ... of which it is often very efficient. Its external use has been somewhat superseded by menthol, the camphoraceous body to which oil of peppermint owes most of its virtues. Still it is used largely to ... / ...of peppermint and alcohol, equal parts, frequently eases the pain of tonsillitis and gives relief in the cough of acute bronchitis and pneumonia.¹

MENTHOL
   Menthol. A secondary alcohol obtained from the oil of Mentha piperita, Linné, or from other oils of mints. It should be kept in well-stoppered... / ...success in various disorders attended with itching and pain. It may be used alone or rubbed up with camphor, chloral hydrate, or phenol in combinations desired, and painted upon painful surfaces or em... / ...is sometimes of value in hiccough. It should not be used in large doses internally because of the profound nervous disturbances it may occasion.¹

OLEUM CAJUPUTI
   Oil of Cajuput, Oil of Cajeput. A volatile oil distilled from the leaves and twigs of several varieties of Melaleuca Leucadendron, Linné (and... / ... bluish-green liquid (after rectification colorless or yellowish) having an agreeable and decidedly camphoraceous odor, and a bitterish aromatic taste. With an equal volume of alcohol it forms a clear... / ...being used by Eclectic practitioners oftener than any other medicine, except in severe cases when the conjoint use of morphine is necessary.¹

OLEUM OLIVAE
   Olive Oil, Sweet Oil. A fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of Olea europaea, Linné (Nat. Ord. Oleaceae). The olive tree of Asia and southern... / ...ive oil is frequently used as the carrier of local anodynes and anaesthetics, as morphine, menthol, camphor, phenol, etc. A warm, olive-oil solution of camphor is a most effective agent in mastitis, b... / ...however, be given in either phosphorus or cantharides poisoning, as the activity of these substances through oil solution is decidedly increased.¹

ACID CAMPHORIC
   A compound soluble in alcohol. but not in water. Antiseptic; prescribed especially for relief of night sweats. Dose 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).²

CAMPHOR^DRYOB
   A stearopten obtained from CINNAMOMUM CAMP:-roRA, F. Nees & Eber. Stimulates the nervous and vascular systems: antispasmo dic, anaphrodisiac. Prescribed in acute coryza, in diarrhea, in some spasmodic affections, and to allay maniacal and sexual excitement. Dose, 0.06 to0.3 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.); in low fevers and in mania 0.6 to 1.3 Grm. (10 to 20 grs.) may be given.²

CAMPHOR MONOBROMATED
   This compound of camphor possesses properties quite distinct from those of camphor itself. It is used chiefly as an antispasmodic in epilepsy, chorea and paralysis agitans and as a calmative agent generally, but its usefulness is limited owing to liability to produce gastric disturbance. Dose. 0.06 to 0.3 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).²

DOVER POWDER (Powder of Ipecac and Opium)
   A combination of IPECAC with OPIUM, remarkably for its dia phoretic efficiency. It is of great value in the early stage of acute inflammatory affections such as coryza, bronchitis, pleurisy and especially in muscular rheumatism. It may be advantageously com bined with camphor and with quinine hydrobnomide. The formula of the oflicial preparation (Powder of Ipecac and Opium) is; Ipecac, 1 part; Powdered Opium, 1 part; Sugar of Milk 8 parts. Dose, 0.13 to 0.65 Grm. (2 to 10 grs.). See Tully Powder²

PAREGORIC (Camphorated Tincture Opium)
   Carminative, anodyne. bronchial sedative. Each fluidrachm represents nearly 23-100 gr. Powdered Opium and the same quantity of Benzoic Acid, of Camphor and of Oil Anise. Dose for an adult, 4 to 8 c. c. (60 to 120 M); for an infant, 0.1 to 1.0 c. c. (2 to 20 drops).²

THYMOL
   A camphor-like substance; (phenol) obtained from the oil of THYME, and other essential oils. Antiseptic, antizymotic. Used internally in typhoid fever and as an intestinal antiseptic; locally for its antiseptic actioin. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).²

TULLY POWDER
   Resembles Dover Powder (q. v.) in its action and uses. It is the Compound jllorphine Powder of the U. S. Pharmacopoeia, consisting of: Morphine Sulphate, 1 part; Camphor, 19 parts; Liquorice, 20 parts; Precipitated Calcium Carbonate, 20 parts. It is often prescribed in febrile disturbances, particularly in acute coryza or bronchitis. Dose, 0.12 to 0.30 Grm. (2 to 5 grs. ).²

WARBURG TINCTURE
   A combination remarkable for its diaphoretic action. which surpasses that of any single drug, Pilocarpus only excepted. Made in accordance with the National Formulary, each fluidounce represents; Rhubarb, 3 1/2 grs.; Angelica seed, 3 1/2 grs-; Elecampane. 1 3/4 grs.; Saffron, 1 3/4 grs.; Fennel, 1 3/4 grs.; Gentian, 7/8 gr.; Zedoary root, 7/8 gr.; Cubeb, 7/8 gr.; Myrrh, 7/8 gr.; White Agaric. 7/8 gr.; Camphor, 7/8 gr.; Quinine Sulphate, 10 grs.; Extract Aloes, 8 grs. The Tincture is often speci²

ABSCESS
   In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40... / In the incipient stage, applications of tincture iodine, of Phenol camphor, N., B. & Co. or of a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to the ounce, or injection into the tissues involved of 5 to 15 minims of a 2 ... / ...Hypophosphites, Vitalic Hypophos phites or Elixir Gentian and Phosphoric Acid Compound. Haemo Mangan is useful when blood is impoverished.²

BOILS
   To abort, paint the part with a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply frequently Phenol... / To abort, paint the part with a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply frequently Phenol Camphor (not to be covered with a bandage) or spirit camphor and camphorated oil or inject a few drops of a 5% solution of carbolic acid. If these fai...²

BRONCHITIS
   In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the... / ...ot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for fever, application to chest of Phenol Camphor; ipecac and potassium salts to promote secretion; inhalations of steam or of moisture-laden air. Later adapt remedies to condition of patient.... / ...hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.²

CHOLERA, ASIATIC
   As prophylactic measures, avoid all uncooked foods, especiaHy water that has not been boiled; sulphuric... / As prophylactic measures, avoid all uncooked foods, especiaHy water that has not been boiled; sulphuric acid lemonade. In early stage, camphor, salol and salophen; diluted sulphuric acid, which de stroys the cholera bacillus. Large rectal injections of a solution of common salt, 1 dra... / ...of normal salt solution.²

CHORDEE
   Internally, potassium bromide and chloral; lupulin; a combina tion of camphor, henbane and opium; suppositories of belladonna. Locally, application of hot water; belladonna ointment over corpus spongiosum.²

CONJUNCTIVITIS
   In simple acute Conjunctivitis, boric acid, 10 grs. to the oz.’ in camphor water, or sodium borate of similar strength; silver nit rate, 2 to 5 firs. to the oz.; in more severe cases a stronger solution of silver nit......s. to the oz.) or mercuric chloride, 1;10.000; zinc sulph ate, 1 to 2 grs. to the oz. In chronic conjunctivitis, solution of tannin H in glycerin and camphor water, 10 grs. to the oz., boric acid, copper sulphate, lapis divinus in dilute solution; touching with alum crystal; applications several tim...²

CORYZA
   Treat early stage as in acute bronchitis. The local congestion may be relieved by application of a 4 per cent. solution of cocaine, or a solution of suprarenal extract. Spray or vapor of camphor and menthol or use by inhaler of a little Phenol Camphor gives much relief. Alkal-Antiseptine with nasal douche is a useful remedy.²

DELIRIUM TREMENS
   Hypnotic remedies are indicated, particularly bromides with chloral, Bromanodyne, hyoscine, sulphonal; also nervines, especially ammonium and morphine valerianates, monobromated |camphor; capsicum as a gastric stimulant.²

GALACTORRHEA
   The most eflicient local remedy is an ointment containing bella donna and camphor. Internally, potassium iodide, belladonna, anti pyrin and chloral hydrate are of service.²

HEMATURIA
   For hemorrhage from the bladder, the most eflicient remedies are fluid extract ergot, oil erigeron, gallic acid, cannabis indica and camphor (5 to 10 gr. doses). Astringent injections are not to be ad vised except in extreme cases, but epinephrine hydrochloride may be used thus. In malarial hematuria, sodium hyposulphite is recom mended, 5 to 15 grains four or five times a day.²

HICCOUGH
   When connected with faulty digestion, direct treatment to cause. Remedies in mild cases are tincture capsicum, Hoffmanrfis Anodyne, spirit chloroform, valerianates, spirit camphor; in severe cases, musk (10 grain doses, best given per rectum), amyl nitrite, enema of sodium bromide and deodorized tincture opium.²

HYSTERIA
   The remedies of most value in the paroxysms are valerianates, bromides, asafetida, chloral, camphor monobromide; general tonic treatment is nearly always indicated; uterine sedatives are often the most important remedies.²

LARYNGITIS
   General treatment the same as in acute bronchitis or coryza, As special remedies, inhalations of steam from water to which has been added compound tincture benzoin or Antiseptine or in later stages eucalyptol (a few drops) or menthol, or these latter may be mixed with albolene and used in spray. As local application, at first Glyceroplasma or Phenol Camphor (a few drops several times a day), later oil turpentine or tincture iodine as counter-irritant.²

NIGHT SWEATS
   The remedies most efficient are belladonna or atropine, camphoric acid, zinc oxide, pilocarpine (as a stimulant to the sweat-glands), sulphuric acid; as a lotion, solution of alum in water or dilute alco hol; diluted acetic acid.²

SATYRIASIS
   Anaphrodisiac remedies, especially bromides, hyoscine and camphor monobromide; remove any existing cause of irritation.²