WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Diaphoretic
ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / ...nces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces. Therapy.The cold infusion is reputed stomachic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold in... / ...for a like purpose, and for intestinal cramps and colic due to flatulency. Anthemis is little used. 1
The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / ...nces). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidounces. Therapy.The cold infusion is reputed stomachic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold in... / ...for a like purpose, and for intestinal cramps and colic due to flatulency. Anthemis is little used. 1
APOCYNUM CANNABINUM
The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ...as the best way to relieve headaches and certain catarrhal affections. Again, it was recommended in diaphoretic doses, for the relief of intermittent and remittent fevers, and in pneumonic involvement... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and1
The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ...as the best way to relieve headaches and certain catarrhal affections. Again, it was recommended in diaphoretic doses, for the relief of intermittent and remittent fevers, and in pneumonic involvement... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and1
ASARUM CANDENSE
...rup of Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in atonic dysmen......a from recent colds, in atonic dysmenorrhea, and in flatulent colic. A warm infusion is a very good diaphoretic with which to break up a cold. Asarum may be added to cough mixtures, and with syrup...1
...rup of Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of considerable value in amenorrhea from recent colds, in atonic dysmen......a from recent colds, in atonic dysmenorrhea, and in flatulent colic. A warm infusion is a very good diaphoretic with which to break up a cold. Asarum may be added to cough mixtures, and with syrup...1
ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA
... skin more nearly resembles that of normal or insensible perspiration than that caused by any other diaphoretic, corallorhiza possibly excepted. Therapy.Asclepias is one of the most important medici...... catarrhs, and an agent for reestablishing suppressed secretion of the skin. It is the most perfect diaphoretic we possess, so completely does it counterfeit the normal process of insensible perspirat...1
... skin more nearly resembles that of normal or insensible perspiration than that caused by any other diaphoretic, corallorhiza possibly excepted. Therapy.Asclepias is one of the most important medici...... catarrhs, and an agent for reestablishing suppressed secretion of the skin. It is the most perfect diaphoretic we possess, so completely does it counterfeit the normal process of insensible perspirat...1
CARTHAMUS
The florets of Carthamus tinctorius, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Egypt and the Mediterranean countries, but cultivated in Europe and the United States. Common Names:... / ...hea due to recent colds; and to determine the eruption in scarlet fever and measles. It is somewhat diaphoretic and laxative, and is little used by physicians.1
The florets of Carthamus tinctorius, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Egypt and the Mediterranean countries, but cultivated in Europe and the United States. Common Names:... / ...hea due to recent colds; and to determine the eruption in scarlet fever and measles. It is somewhat diaphoretic and laxative, and is little used by physicians.1
CATARIA
The leaves and flowering tops of Nepeta Cataria (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). A common perennial of Europe, and naturalized in the United States. Common... / ...ent crying; nervous agitation. Action and Therapy.A safe and valuable, though simple carminative, diaphoretic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent for fretful bab... / ...effects of alcohol are needed, or when the freshly dried herb cannot be obtained, the specific medicine may be used in place of the infusion.1
The leaves and flowering tops of Nepeta Cataria (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). A common perennial of Europe, and naturalized in the United States. Common... / ...ent crying; nervous agitation. Action and Therapy.A safe and valuable, though simple carminative, diaphoretic (in warm infusion), and tonic (cold infusion). A splendid quieting agent for fretful bab... / ...effects of alcohol are needed, or when the freshly dried herb cannot be obtained, the specific medicine may be used in place of the infusion.1
CAULOPHYLLUM
The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...Caulophyllum was at one time largely used as an antispasmodic, emmenagogue, parturient, diuretic, diaphoretic and expectorant, all of which properties it possesses in greater or less degree, accordi... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1
The rhizome and roots of Caulophyllum thalictroides (Linné, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). In rich woods in the eastern half of the United... / ...Caulophyllum was at one time largely used as an antispasmodic, emmenagogue, parturient, diuretic, diaphoretic and expectorant, all of which properties it possesses in greater or less degree, accordi... / ...of strength and rapid involution of the womb following labor. The dose of the syrup is from 2 fluidrachms to 1/2 fluidounce, 2 or 3 times a day.1
CORALLORHIZA
The rhizome of Corallorhiza odontorhiza, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae.) Rich woods in eastern half of the United States. Dose, 1 drachm. Common... / ...pleuritic pain, bronchial irritation and low pyrexia. Action and Therapy.This is the most perfect diaphoretic we know of, duplicating the natural process of perspiration when given in small doses, a... / ...agent is too expensive to use for these purposes. It is to be regretted that its extreme scarcity makes corallorhiza an almost unobtainable drug.1
The rhizome of Corallorhiza odontorhiza, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Orchidaceae.) Rich woods in eastern half of the United States. Dose, 1 drachm. Common... / ...pleuritic pain, bronchial irritation and low pyrexia. Action and Therapy.This is the most perfect diaphoretic we know of, duplicating the natural process of perspiration when given in small doses, a... / ...agent is too expensive to use for these purposes. It is to be regretted that its extreme scarcity makes corallorhiza an almost unobtainable drug.1
CROCUSCROCU
The stigmas of Crocus sativa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Irideae). Asia Minor; much cultivated in Europe. Common Name: Saffron. Principal... / ...Preparation.Tinctura Croci. Tincture of Crocus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Reputed diaphoretic and emmenagogue, this agent was formerly used in amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, and suppress... / ...(Carthamus tinctorius), which see under Carthamus. It may be used to color tinctures orange yellow, but it is too expensive for that purpose.1
The stigmas of Crocus sativa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Irideae). Asia Minor; much cultivated in Europe. Common Name: Saffron. Principal... / ...Preparation.Tinctura Croci. Tincture of Crocus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.Reputed diaphoretic and emmenagogue, this agent was formerly used in amenorrhoea, dysmenorrhea, and suppress... / ...(Carthamus tinctorius), which see under Carthamus. It may be used to color tinctures orange yellow, but it is too expensive for that purpose.1
GUAIACUM
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...d in rheumatism, in which it has a better claim to efficiency. Guaiac is laxative, expectorant, and diaphoretic. When it fails to act upon the skin it usually stimulates the kidneys. Large doses may o... / ...a fourfold dilution of specific medicine, mixed with syrup and water. Stronger preparations than this diluted tincture precipitate heavily.1
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...d in rheumatism, in which it has a better claim to efficiency. Guaiac is laxative, expectorant, and diaphoretic. When it fails to act upon the skin it usually stimulates the kidneys. Large doses may o... / ...a fourfold dilution of specific medicine, mixed with syrup and water. Stronger preparations than this diluted tincture precipitate heavily.1
HEDEOMA
The leaves and tops of Hedeoma pulegioides (Linné,) Persoon (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in American woods and waste places. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...pressed lochia. The infusion is a popular and pleasant remedy for acute colds. It acts chiefly as a diaphoretic, and for this effect it is one of the most certain of medicines; and a relic of domestic...1
The leaves and tops of Hedeoma pulegioides (Linné,) Persoon (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in American woods and waste places. Dose, 5 to 60... / ...pressed lochia. The infusion is a popular and pleasant remedy for acute colds. It acts chiefly as a diaphoretic, and for this effect it is one of the most certain of medicines; and a relic of domestic...1
MARRUBIUM
The leaves and tops of Marrubium vulgare, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe; naturalized in America. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ... considerable value, but given too freely it will act as an emetic and cathartic. A hot infusion is diaphoretic; a cold infusion, diuretic. Hoarhound, usually in the form of a syrup, is useful in hoar... / ...syrup is an agreeable and efficient expectorant for chronic cough. Hoarhound candy is a popular remedy for irritation of the throat with cough.1
The leaves and tops of Marrubium vulgare, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Europe; naturalized in America. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names:... / ... considerable value, but given too freely it will act as an emetic and cathartic. A hot infusion is diaphoretic; a cold infusion, diuretic. Hoarhound, usually in the form of a syrup, is useful in hoar... / ...syrup is an agreeable and efficient expectorant for chronic cough. Hoarhound candy is a popular remedy for irritation of the throat with cough.1
MATRICARIA
The dried flower-heads of Matricaria Chamomilla, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Wastes of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dose, 1 to 60... / ...carried about in the arms. Therapy.According to dose and manner of use, matricaria is a stimulant diaphoretic and nerve sedative. Its calmative action is so satisfactory that even the skeptic in the... / ...to the actual pain suffered. This remedy should be resorted to when one is tempted to employ opiates and other more powerful pain relievers.1
The dried flower-heads of Matricaria Chamomilla, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Wastes of Europe, Asia, and Australia. Dose, 1 to 60... / ...carried about in the arms. Therapy.According to dose and manner of use, matricaria is a stimulant diaphoretic and nerve sedative. Its calmative action is so satisfactory that even the skeptic in the... / ...to the actual pain suffered. This remedy should be resorted to when one is tempted to employ opiates and other more powerful pain relievers.1
MONARDAMOME2
The leaves and flowering tops of Monarda punctata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Indigenous to the greater part of the United States, in sandy... / ...rply pungent and diffusive, are stimulating, carminative, antiemetic, and diuretic; in hot infusion diaphoretic. Both may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting even when there is diarrhoea, in flatul... / ...effective agent against hookworm. Oil of Monarda is an ingredient of domestic preparations lauded for their asserted effectiveness in pertussis.1
The leaves and flowering tops of Monarda punctata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Indigenous to the greater part of the United States, in sandy... / ...rply pungent and diffusive, are stimulating, carminative, antiemetic, and diuretic; in hot infusion diaphoretic. Both may be used to relieve nausea and vomiting even when there is diarrhoea, in flatul... / ...effective agent against hookworm. Oil of Monarda is an ingredient of domestic preparations lauded for their asserted effectiveness in pertussis.1
OLEUM CHENOPODII
Oil of Chenopodium, Oil of American Wormseed. A volatile oil obtained from Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Naturalized in the United... / ...its efficiency. Oil of chenopodium forms the basis of several popular worm nostrums. It is also diaphoretic, diuretic, and expectorant.1
Oil of Chenopodium, Oil of American Wormseed. A volatile oil obtained from Chenopodium ambrosioides anthelminticum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Chenopodiaceae). Naturalized in the United... / ...its efficiency. Oil of chenopodium forms the basis of several popular worm nostrums. It is also diaphoretic, diuretic, and expectorant.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 Materia Medica on Diaphoretic
ABSCESS-ROOT
The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent. Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.2
The root of POLEMONIUM REPTANS, Lin. Diaphoretic, especially in the form of hot infusion; expectorant, alterative, astringent. Has been used in febrile and inflammatory diseases, especially of the chest, and as a gargle in pharyngitis, etc.2
AMERICAN SARSAPARILLA
The root of ARALIA NUDICAULIs, Lin. Aromatic, alterative, in hot infusion diaphoretic.2
The root of ARALIA NUDICAULIs, Lin. Aromatic, alterative, in hot infusion diaphoretic.2
ANGELICAANGEL
The seed of ANenLIen ATROPURPUREA, Lin. (American Angelica) and the root of ANGELICA AncHANGELIen, Lin. (European Ange lica). Aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Used in flatulent colic, in chronic bronchitis and in dysmenorrhea.2
The seed of ANenLIen ATROPURPUREA, Lin. (American Angelica) and the root of ANGELICA AncHANGELIen, Lin. (European Ange lica). Aromatic, carminative, diaphoretic, diuretic, emmenagogue. Used in flatulent colic, in chronic bronchitis and in dysmenorrhea.2
BITTER-ROOT
The root of APOCYNUM ANDROsAEMIFOLIUM, Lin. Emetic and cathartic in full doses; in smaller doses, diaphoretic, tonic, laxative and hepatic stimulant. Used especially in dyspepsia with constipa tion and in headache with torpor of the bowels.2
The root of APOCYNUM ANDROsAEMIFOLIUM, Lin. Emetic and cathartic in full doses; in smaller doses, diaphoretic, tonic, laxative and hepatic stimulant. Used especially in dyspepsia with constipa tion and in headache with torpor of the bowels.2
BLESSED THISTLECNBE
The herb of CNICUS BENEDICTUS, Lin. Bitter tonic. hepatic stimulant, diaphoretic; in large doses emetic. Especially useful in dyspepsia with torpid liver.2
The herb of CNICUS BENEDICTUS, Lin. Bitter tonic. hepatic stimulant, diaphoretic; in large doses emetic. Especially useful in dyspepsia with torpid liver.2
BONESET (Eupatorium)TAMAU2
The leaves and flowering tops of EUPATORIU M PERFOLIATUM, Lin. Tonic, diaphoretic, febrifuge. in large doses laxative and nauseant or emetic. The remedy deserves more attention than it has received, its range of use being essentially the same as that of Matricaria.2
The leaves and flowering tops of EUPATORIU M PERFOLIATUM, Lin. Tonic, diaphoretic, febrifuge. in large doses laxative and nauseant or emetic. The remedy deserves more attention than it has received, its range of use being essentially the same as that of Matricaria.2
CALENDULA
The florets of CALENDULA OFFICINALIs. Lin. Diaphoretic, antispasmodic, vulnerary. Used chiefly as a dressing for wounds andu lcers.2
The florets of CALENDULA OFFICINALIs. Lin. Diaphoretic, antispasmodic, vulnerary. Used chiefly as a dressing for wounds andu lcers.2
CANADA SNAKE-ROOT
The root of APOCYNUM CANNABINUM, Lin. Emetic, cathartic. diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant. Used chiefly for its diuretic action in albuminuria and dropsy, occasionally as an antiperiodic.2
The root of APOCYNUM CANNABINUM, Lin. Emetic, cathartic. diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant. Used chiefly for its diuretic action in albuminuria and dropsy, occasionally as an antiperiodic.2
CHAMOMILE, GERMAN (Matrlcarla)
The flower heads of MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA, Lin. Tonic, antisp asmodic. anthelmintic, in large doses nauvant; in hot infusion, diaphoretic and emmenagogua2
The flower heads of MATRICARIA CHAMOMILLA, Lin. Tonic, antisp asmodic. anthelmintic, in large doses nauvant; in hot infusion, diaphoretic and emmenagogua2
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 Diaphoretic
BRONCHITIS
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack.... / In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory action is estab lished, active diaphoretics (the hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for feve... / ...is hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.2
In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack.... / In the incipient stage, quinine with a little Dover powder and a laxative may ward off the attack. If inflammatory action is estab lished, active diaphoretics (the hot foot bath, hot lemonade witliwa little whiskey, Dover powder, chamomile tea or other hot infusion), yconite if required for feve... / ...is hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.2
FEVER
The remedies commonly resorted to include; 1st cardiac or ar terial sedatives, particularly... / ...ions, 3d applications of cold water which constitute a measure almost always serviceable, 4th sedatives and anodynes, which may well be combined with diaphoretics. These several classes of remedies must be suited to the individual case, bearing in mind the fact that fever is not in and of itself nec...2
The remedies commonly resorted to include; 1st cardiac or ar terial sedatives, particularly... / ...ions, 3d applications of cold water which constitute a measure almost always serviceable, 4th sedatives and anodynes, which may well be combined with diaphoretics. These several classes of remedies must be suited to the individual case, bearing in mind the fact that fever is not in and of itself nec...2
INFLAMMATION
Aconite as arterial sedative; diaphoretic and diuretic remedies, especially potassium citrate, ammonium acetate and spirit nitrous ether; mercurial cathartic; Dover’s powder. Locally depletant remedies, especially Glyceroplasma (blisters, leeches); turpentine stupe; hop poultice.2
Aconite as arterial sedative; diaphoretic and diuretic remedies, especially potassium citrate, ammonium acetate and spirit nitrous ether; mercurial cathartic; Dover’s powder. Locally depletant remedies, especially Glyceroplasma (blisters, leeches); turpentine stupe; hop poultice.2
SCARLATINA
Some physicians... / ...prescribe as a specific remedy sodium salicylate (2 gr. doses every hour), others chloral (2 to 4 grs. every 2 to 4 hours). The usual treatment is by diaphoretic and diuretic refrigerants. potassium citrate with spirit nitrous ether, vichy water or Ze-an, N., B. & Co., with potassium acetate. For th... / ...particularly guard against exposure to cold during convales cence.2
Some physicians... / ...prescribe as a specific remedy sodium salicylate (2 gr. doses every hour), others chloral (2 to 4 grs. every 2 to 4 hours). The usual treatment is by diaphoretic and diuretic refrigerants. potassium citrate with spirit nitrous ether, vichy water or Ze-an, N., B. & Co., with potassium acetate. For th... / ...particularly guard against exposure to cold during convales cence.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.