Ledgend of Medicine

CANNABIS
   The dried flowering tops of the female plant of Cannabis sativa, Linné, or the variety indica, Lamarck (Nat. Ord. Cannabinaceae). Asia, East... / ...orm they call haschisch (whence comes the term assassin), and under its influence many crimes and offenses have been committed, as well as with it. Eastern potentates are said to have dosed their fana... / ...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

CARBO LIGNI
   Charcoal prepared by burning soft wood. It must be kept in tightly-closed vessels. Common Names: Charcoal, Wood Charcoal; Synonym: Carbo... / ... charcoal a splendid agent to absorb putrid gases from the stomach and bowels. It is indicated by offensive breath and disagreeable belching. In acidity of the stomach, gastric distention, nausea and ... / ...the belly-wall tumid and doughy, the tongue expressionless and pale with little coating and lenticular spots, or the coating may lift in patches.¹

CINNAMOMUM
   I. Cinnamomum Saigonicum. Dried bark of an undetermined species of Cinnamomum. Chiefly from China. II. Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Dried bark of... / ... the provoking cause of the bleeding, little can be expected of this or any other agent until the offenders have been removed. Cinnamon should be frequently given, preferably a tincture of the oil, th...¹

EUCALYPTUS^EUAN12
   ...l. Eucalyptus preparations are antiseptic and disinfectant. They may be sprinkled or sprayed upon offensive material and used to disinfect and deodorize the sick room. They also may form an ingredient......ey mask the fetid odor and give some relief from pain. The following is an ideal vaginal wash for offensive leucorrhea: Rx. Sea Salt, 1 lb.; Fluidextract of Eucalyptus or Specific Medicine Eucalyptus,...¹

FOENICULUM
   ... fruit of Foeniculum vulgare, Miller (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Dose, 10 to 30 grains. Common Names: Fennel, Fennel Seeds, Sweet Fennel. Principal Constituent.—A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.—1. ......nel. Principal Constituent.—A sweet volatile oil. Preparations.—1. Infusum Foeniculi, Infusion of Fennel (60 grains [approx. 4 grams] to Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults)...... Water, 8 fluidounces). Dose (infants), 1 fluidrachm; (adults), 2 fluidounces. 2. Specific Medicine Fennel. Dose, 10 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—A splendid carminative and stimulant for flatulen...¹

JUNIPERUS COMMUNIS
   The fruit (berries) of the Juniperus communis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). An evergreen tree of Europe and America. Common Names: Juniper,... / ...o 60 minims. 4. Spiritus Juniperi Compositus, Compound Spirit of Juniper (Oils of juniper, Caraway, Fennel, Alcohol, and Water). Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.—Renal atony with catar... / ...given in doses larger than recommended above, as suppression of urine, strangury, hematuria, or even uremic convulsions may result from its use.¹

LYCOPUS^LYSH2
   The whole herb Lycopus virginicus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in shady, moist and boggy places throughout the United States. Dose, 1 to... / ...us should not be disregarded. It may be used where digitalis cannot be employed on account of its offensive action upon the stomach. Administered to patients suffering from endocarditis and pericardit... / ...in simple diarrhea (lientery), dysenteric diarrhea, and especially in the diarrhea of phthisis, and the gastric disturbances of the drunkard.¹

NUX VOMICA
   The dry, ripe seeds of Strychnos Nux vomica, Linné (Nat. Ord. Loganiacae). According to the U. S. P. it should contain at least 2.5 per cent of nux... / ...ing the vise-like grip upon the respiratory muscles and the heart from cramp asphyxia. The body stiffens after death and this rigidity has been known to persist for months. The smallest doses ¹

PHYTOLACCA
   The recently dried root and... / ...ruit of Phytolacca americana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Phytolaccaceae). North America, along roadsides and fences, and in clearings and uncultivated fields; grows also in northern Africa, southern Europe, Ch...¹

PULSATILLA
   The recent herb of Anemone Pulsatilla, Linné, and of Anemone pratensis, Linné, collected soon after flowering (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae).... / ...and fats; pasty, creamy, or white coating upon the tongue, with greasy taste; thick, bland, and inoffensive mucous discharges; alternating constipation and diarrhea, with venous congestion. Action.-To...¹

RHUS TOXICODENDRON
   ... Toxicodendron, Linné) (Nat. Ord. Anacardiaceae) A common indigenous plant in fields, woods, and fence rows. Common Names: Poison Ivy, Poison Vine, Poison Oak. Principal Constituents.—A volatile t......rom the living plant. Later, Prof. Maisch announced a volatile substance of acid character as the offender, and named it toxicodendric acid. Still later, a bacterium was charged with creating the misc...¹

SANGUINARIA^ALFI8
   The rhizome and roots of Sanguinaria canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Papaveraceae), gathered in... / ...tumn after the leaves and scape have died to the ground. Found in woods and clearings and along old fences in North America from Canada to the Gulf of Mexico and from the Atlantic to the western bound... / ...in debilitated subjects. When due to vicarious menstruation, hemorrhage from the lungs is said to have been controlled by it. It may be used als¹

SAPO MOLLIS
   Soft Soap, Green Soap. Made by heating Hydroxide of Potassium and Cotton Seed Oil, Water, and Alcohol. Description.—A soft, yellowish-white to... / ...in diseases. Soap liniment is a good vehicle for the application of other medicines to sprains, stiffened joints, and contusions and other swellings. Internal. A solution of soft soap may be administe...¹

SENNA^SENNA
   ...um Senna Compositum, Compound Infusion of Senna (Black Draught). (Senna, Manna, Magnesium Sulphate, Fennel, Boiling Water.) Dose, 2 to 8 fluidounces. 3. Pulvis Glycyrrhiza Compositus, Compound Powder ......Compositus, Compound Powder of Glycyrrhiza (Compound Licorice Powder), (Senna, Glycyrrhiza, Oil of Fennel, Washed Sulphur, Sugar). Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. 4. Pulvis Jalapa Compositus, Compound Powder o...¹

THUJA
   The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...Arbor Vitae), having a camphoraceous odor and tansy-like taste, and composed of dextro-pinene, laevofenchone, and dextro-thujone; a bitter glucoside, pinipicrin, and thujin(C20H22O12), an astringent, ... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas¹

FENNEL^FOENI
   The fruit of FOENICULUM CAPILLACEU M, Gilbert. Carminative, stomachic, in hot infusion diaphoretic, emmenagogue. galactagogue. The active constituent is the official volatile oil which is given in doses of 0.03 to 0.12 c. c. (1/2 to 2 m). or more.²

LETTUCE CALMATIVE
   A non-narcotic soothing syrup for infants. Each... / ...fluidrachm rep resents; Wild Lettuce, 5 grs.; Caraway seed, 2 grs.; Catnep, 4 grs.; Lupulin, % gr.; Fennel seed, 3 grs. The uses of such a a preparation as this must be apparent to every physician. It... / ...with it a little paregoric, but for obvious reas²

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