Ledgend of Medicine

AGARICUS (Amanita muscaria)
   The fungus Amanita muscaria, Persoon; (Agaricus muscarius, Linné.) (Nat. Ord. Fungi.) An extremely poisonous fungus found in the pine forests of... / ...gin and have been but little followed by Eclectic practitioners. Muscarine is used in atropine and belladonna poisoning, sometimes being employed in place of eserine (physostigmine). ³

ALOE^ALOE
   ...These may be modified by giving it in pill with soap or an alkaline carbonate, or with hyoscyamus, belladonna, or carminatives. Sulphate of iron slightly restrains its action and ipecac increases it. ......nt of many favorite laxative pills, composed of varying amounts of either drug in combination with belladonna, strychnine, and ipecac, and sometimes with the addition of capsicum. One of the best of t...³

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 grains. Common Names: Anise,... / The dried ripe fruit of Pimpinella Anisum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Egypt and Western Asia; cultivated in Southern Europe.... / ...spirit (1/2 to 1 fluidrachm) given in hot water is more agreeable and effective for older children and adults. The oil (1 to 5 drops) on sugar may be used by the latter, if desired. ³

ASPIDIUM
   The rhizome of Dryopteris Filix-mas and of Dryopteris marginalis, Asa Gray (Nat. Ord. Filices). World-wide ferns of the Northern Hemispheres.... / ...Bothriocephalus latus and the Taenia solium, and said to be less effective upon the Taenia medio-canellata. Prepare the patient in the usual manner over night for the administration of taenicides by p...³

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 cultivated. Dose, (1) 1/4 to......ivated. Dose, (1) 1/4 to 1 grain; (2) 1/4 to 2 grains. Common Names: Deadly Nightshade, Dwale. (1) Belladonna Root (Belladonnae Radix); (2) Belladonna Leaves (Belladonnae Folia). Principal Constituent......eaves (Belladonnae Folia). Principal Constituents.—The poisonous alkaloids atropine, hyoscyamine, belladonnine, and hyoscine. There is much confusion concerning the constituents of belladonna, hyoscy...³

BRYONIA
   The root of Bryonia dioica, Jacquin, and Bryonia alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cucurbitaceae.) Europe. Common Names: Bryony, Bastard Turnip, Devil's... / ...he does not wish to move lest he aggravate his condition. There is no dullness or hebetude as with belladonna, but the patient is tired, languid, and torpid, and though much awake has little inclinati... / ...its origin in irritation or erethism. Tensive or sharp pains are almost always present, and the secretion, if there is any, is small in quantit³

CAPSELLA^CAPSE
   The freshly dried plant Capsella Bursa-pastoris, Moench (Nat. Ord. Cruciferae). A common weed, native of Europe, but naturalized...... Sprout. Principal Constituents.—Resin and a volatile oil. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Capsella. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. 2. Infusum Capsellia. Infusion of Capsella, (Fresh herb, 1 ounce to water......osits; prolonged and oft-recurring menorrhagia with almost colorless flow. Action and Therapy.—Capsella acts chiefly upon the urinary tract, being a mild stimulating diuretic. The infusion, tincture ...³

CAULOPHYLLUM
   ...nagogue principle of caulophyllum. Dose, 5 to 15 drops in syrup or sweetened water. 3. Syrupus Mitchellae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Mitchella (Compound Syrup of Partridge berry). Dose, 1-4 fluidou......ight still be used with greater safety than forceps. As an ingredient of the Compound Syrup of Mitchella (Mother's Cordial), it is still relied upon by some physicians as a good partus praeparator. Ca......chlorosis. The dose of leontin is 5 to 15 drops in syrup or sweetened water. Compound Syrup of Mitchella may be given for weeks as a uterine tonic preceding labor. It seems to have both a real and a p...³

CHIMAPHILA
   The leaves or whole plant of Chimaphila umbellata (Linné, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae.) North temperate region of the Northern Hemispheres, and in the United States, in dry... / The leaves or whole plant of Chimaphila umbellata (Linné, Nuttall. (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae.) North temperate region of the Northern Hemispheres, ... / ...as given above, with causing the disappearance of sugar in glycosuria. Chimaphila is a neglected remedy that may well take the place of other agents of questionable safety.³

COLOCYNTHIS
   The dried, peeled pulp of the fruit of Citrullus Colocynthis (Linné,) Schrader. (Nat. Ord. Cucurbitaceae.) Mediterranean basin of Europe, Asia,... / ...m, the compound extract of colocynth being preferred, and its violence controlled by hyoscyamus or belladonna. When so employed it is usually in melancholia and hypochondriasis with sluggish hepatic a... / ...of the fifth nerve, when the characteristic cutting pain prevails. It should be given also when colicky pain precedes or accompanies amenorrhoea.³

DUBOISINA
   The alkaloid obtained from the leaves of Duboisia myoporoides, Robert Brown (Nat. Ord. Myoporaceae), the Corkwood elm or Ngmoo of Australia and... / ...cyamine, and the physiological effects of it are practically the same as those of the alkaloids of belladonna, hyoscyamus and stramonium. Sulphate of duboisine is an effective antagonist of muscarine ... / ...especially vomiting without previous nausea, and undoubtedly decreases the secretion of urine, hence it should be used with care and judgment.³

DULCAMARA. (Solanum dulcamara)^SODU
   ...rapy.—Dulcamara is an active agent capable of producing poisonous effects. These are those of the belladonna type, differing only in minor particulars. Cutaneous redness and congestion of the kidneys......s drugs. It will be observed that the therapeutic uses of dulcamara are closely allied to those of belladonna, minus the profound impression derived from atropine. Dulcamara should be remembered as a ...³

HYOSCYAMUS
   ...e infant, and in the anemic and the debilitated. Action.—The physiological actions of hyoscyamus, belladonna, stramonium, and duboisia are quite similar, differing chiefly in degree and less in quali...... less likely to cause cerebral hyperaemia. Under hyoscyamus the primary stimulation observed under belladonna and stramonium and their alkaloids may be absent, or at least it is of very much shorter d......oscyamine acts more powerfully upon the peripheral nerves, hence hyoscyamus is a better agent than belladonna to combine with cathartics to lessen griping and tormina. Moreover, it does not restrain s...³

LYCOPODIUM^LYBA6
   The spores of Lycopodium clavatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Lycopodiaceae) or Club Moss, a creeping perennial found in most parts of the earth; gathered... / ...xcoriations, intertrigo, herpes, erysipelas, dermatitis, eczema, ulcers, etc. Possessing moisturerepellant qualities it is used in preparing pills of hygroscopic chemicals, to facilitate the manipulat... / ...are voided. The small dose, from the fraction of a drop to five drops of the specific medicine, is the most advantageous form of administration.³

MITCHELLA^MITCH
   The whole plant of Mitchella repens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rubiaceae). Dry woods, hemlock forests, and damp places in the United......ke body. No alkaloid, glucoside, nor volatile oil present. Preparations.—1. Specific Medicine Mitchella. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. 2. Syrupus Mitchellae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Partridgeberry (Mothe...... Syrupus Mitchellae Compositus, Compound Syrup of Partridgeberry (Mothers' Cordial). (Contains Mitchella, Helonias, Viburnum Opulus and Caulophyllum, Brandy, Sugar and Essence of Sassafras.) Dose, 2 t...³

ANISE^MYOD
   The fruit of PIMPINELLA Amsmvr, Lin. Stimulant, aromatic, anodyne, carminative, reputed galactagogue. Especially useful in infantile colic and as a remedy for nausea.⁴

ATROPINE
   Alkaloid obtained from Belladonna and other Solanaceous plants. Powerfully mydriatic, anodyne, antispasmodic, deliriant; stimulates respiratory center, suppresses secretions of skin and mucous mem brane; antagonistic to morphine. See Belladonna. Dose, 0.0003 to 9.0013 Grm. (1-200 to 1-50 gr.).⁴

BELLADONNA^ATROP
   The leaves, also the root of ATROPA BELLADONNA, Lin. My driatic, a deliriant narcotic, analgesic, antispasmodic. Suppresses secretion of skin and mucous membranes; antagonistic to Morphine. Externally applied to relieve pain, to restrain secretion of milk and for its effect on the eye. Internally used in night sweats and incon tinence of urine, in febrile conditions, as an adjuvant with laxatives, etc. Dose, 0.03 to 0.13 Grm. (% to 2 grs. )or more. [The derivative alkaloids of Belladonnl-1, Atro⁴

CANELLA
   The bark of CANELLA WINTERANA, (L.) Gaertn. Aromatic, stimulant and stomachic carminative.⁴

DUBOISIA^DUBOI
   The leaves of DUBOISIA MYOPOROIDES, R. Br. Resembles Bella donna in its medicinal properties, but more distinctly hypnotic and calmative. The extract, also the alkaloid derived from the leaves, is used to produce mydriasis, its action being more prompt than that of atropine, and the effect passing off more quickly.⁴

JABORANDI (Pilocarpus)^PIJA2
   The leaves of PILOCARPUS SELLOANUS, Eng. and other species of Pilocarpus. A powerful diuretic, sialagogue and expectorant, antagonistic in action to belladonna. Increases the mammary secretion; reduces temperature and depresses the circulation. Used in dropsies and wherever a powerful eliminant is indicated. Active principle, Pilocarpine, q. v.⁴

PINK-ROOT (Splgella)
   The root of SPIGELIA MARILANDICA, Lin. .An .eflicient anthelmintic, producing toxic symptoms resembling those of belladonna if given in excessive doses. It should be combined .with a cathartic or followed by an efficient saline purge.⁴

SAXIFRAGE^SAXIF
   The root of PIMPINELLA SAXIFRAGA. Lin. Aromatic, diaphoretic, diuretic, stomachic, emmenagogue Used in amenorrhea, dropsy, as a masticatory for toothache. etc.⁴

SHEEP SORREL
   The herb of RUMEX ACETOSELLA, Lin. Refrigerent, diuretic antiscorbutic.⁴

SKU LLCAP (Scutellaria)
   The flowering herb of SCUTELLARIA LATERIFLORA, Lin. Tonic, nervine, antispasmodic. Prescribed for relief of nervous excitability and restlessness, in chorea, in functional cardiac disorders and for procuring sleep in delirium tremens.⁴

ASTHMA
   ... immediate relief, the smoke from mixtures of stramonium or henbane leaves with nitre and a little extract of opium, or from nitre paper or tobacco; belladonna or henbane, lobelia, morphine (used with due caution); in selected cases, amyl nitrite or nitroglyce rin. Sometimes strong coffee will relie... / ...from gastric irrita tion, trea cause. In any case consider question of a change of residence.⁴

BOILS
   To abort, paint the part with a solution of silver nitrate, 20 to 40 grs. to fl. oz. or apply... / ...phorated oil or inject a few drops of a 5% solution of carbolic acid. If these fail, apply Glycero plasma or a flaxseed meal poultice, with opium or belladonna to re lieve pain. Internally, sulphurated lime to prevent suppuration and appropriate tonic and restorative remedies. When suppuration occur...⁴

BRONCHITIS
   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... / ...calyptol and similar remedies. Eucalyptol in spray or by inhalation is very eflicient. When there is hypersecretion, avoid ammonium chloride and use belladonna, strychnine and counter-irritation.⁴

CALCULI. RENAL OR VESICAL
   Pain, (renal colic) must be treated with chlorodyne, belladonna in full doses, morphine and atropine hypodermatically, cautious in hzilations of chloroform. Remedies depend on nature of the calculus.⁴

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.⁴

CONSTIPATION
   Medicate no more than is necessary. Prescribe regular open air exercise, regularity in going to... / ...rly a cold infusion, or the oflicial compound liquorice pow der) or cascara sagrada (fluid extract aromatic or jellules); 3, com binations of aloin, belladonna and strychnine, or of podophyllin with nux vomica and belladonna; 4, saline waters or their equiva lent in effervescing granules, particular...⁴

CROUP, SPASMODIC
   During attack, patient may be placed in a hot bath, the atmosphere of the room being kept saturated with steam; as remedies, antimonial wine, a combination of chloral with bromides and bella donna, amyl nitrite, relaxants. Between attacks, general roborant treatment, pure air, avoidance of causes of irritation, bromides to diminish susceptibility.⁴

CYSTITIS
   In Acute Cystitis, aconite and spirit of nitrous ether, supposi tories (or hot rectal injections) of belladonna or... / In Acute Cystitis, aconite and spirit of nitrous ether, supposi tories (or hot rectal injections) of belladonna or extract opium, hot sitz bath, Glyceroplasma over bladder. Avoid highly seasoned foods and remedies which may irritate the bladder. If uri... / ...irrigation of the bladder with mercuric chloride, 1;10,000 or silver nitrate, 1;2500 is sometimes the best treatment.⁴

DIABETES INSIPIDUS
   If dependent on vaso-motor relaxation, ergot, extract suprarenal glands; astringents, particularly gallic acid and rhus aromatica. If due to nervous irritability, belladonna, nervines, bromides. Tonics are generally indicated, particularly iron and strychnine.⁴

EPIDIDYMITIS
   Use antipyretic and anodyne remedies as indicated. Apply locally an ointment of guaiacol or a solution of silver nitrate. Keep patient in bed if possible, with pelvis elevated, or else keep the part at rest by an appropriate dressing. After acute symptoms have sub sided treat resulting induration with mercurial and belladonna ointments or with lanolin, giving iodides internally.⁴

EPILEPSY
   During the seizure, amyl nitrite is the remedy most likely to be of service; chloroform must be... / ...dy than potassium bromide. In syphilitic cases potassium iodide in full doses must be used instead of the bromide. Other remedies of im portance are belladonna (combined with bromides), cannabis indica, digitalis, horse-nettle and chloral hydrate. In children, ascertain whether the irritation is due...⁴

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.⁴

GOITRE
   In simple Goitre (Bronchocele), ointment of mercuric iodide or tincture iodine externally; creosotide or potassium iodide and extract of thymus gland internally. In Exophthalmic Goitre, belladonna, strophanthus. ergot and sparteine are among the remedies that have been found serviceable. Extract of suprarenal capsules promises good results.⁴

INCONTINENCE OF URINE
   In the nocturnal incontinence of children, remove first any source of reflex irritation, such as worms or long prepuce or excessive acidity or alkalinity of urine. Belladonna, nux vomica, ergot, rhus aroma tica, tincture ferric chloride are among the remedies found service able. Nervous incontinence in adults is best treated with can tharides (one drop of the tincture three times a day) combined with lithiated Ze-an.⁴

INFLUENZA
   The remedies most prescribed in the early stage are; aconlte and potassium citrate to control the febrile symptoms; phenacetin or acetanilid, often combined with... / ...a safe sedative in these cases. Combat the peculiar depression as the case progresses by strychnine or nux vomica in full doses, combined often with belladonna.⁴