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Home Remedies for Gold
CHILD SKIN INFECTION [impetigo]
Goldseal (Hydrastis canadensis), Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium) and barberry (Berberis vulgaris) contain an antimicrobial that can impede the growth of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Create a tea using 1/2 ounce of root bark in 1 pint of water. Simmer for 20 minutes after initial boil. Let cool. Apply to infected area every 2 hours.
Mechanism - berberineMaryFreeman | August 12th, 2020
Goldseal (Hydrastis canadensis), Oregon grape root (Mahonia aquifolium) and barberry (Berberis vulgaris) contain an antimicrobial that can impede the growth of Staphylococcus and Streptococcus. Create a tea using 1/2 ounce of root bark in 1 pint of water. Simmer for 20 minutes after initial boil. Let cool. Apply to infected area every 2 hours.
Mechanism - berberineMaryFreeman | August 12th, 2020
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Gold
ARNICA MONTANA
The dried flower-heads of Arnica montana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). A perennial of Siberia and the cooler parts of Europe; also found in... / ... 10 grains. Common Names: Arnica, Leopard's Bane. Principal Constituents.Arnicine (C12 H22 02), a golden-yellow body, a volatile oil, and angelic and formic acids. Preparations.1. Specific Medicin...2
The dried flower-heads of Arnica montana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). A perennial of Siberia and the cooler parts of Europe; also found in... / ... 10 grains. Common Names: Arnica, Leopard's Bane. Principal Constituents.Arnicine (C12 H22 02), a golden-yellow body, a volatile oil, and angelic and formic acids. Preparations.1. Specific Medicin...2
CALAMUSACCA4
The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...rope and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose, 1 to 60 grains. Common Names: Marigold, Garden Marigold, Marygold. Principal Constituent.-A tasteless yellow body, calendulin. Prepara... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.2
The rhizome of Acorus Calamus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Acoraceae). Common in wet and muddy grounds everywhere in the Northern Hemisphere. Dose, 5 to 40... / ...rope and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose, 1 to 60 grains. Common Names: Marigold, Garden Marigold, Marygold. Principal Constituent.-A tasteless yellow body, calendulin. Prepara... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.2
CALENDULA
The florets of Calendula officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Southern... / ...rope and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose, 1 to 60 grains. Common Names: Marigold, Garden Marigold, Marygold. Principal Constituent.-A tasteless yellow body, calendulin. Prepara... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.2
The florets of Calendula officinalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Southern... / ...rope and the Orient; largely cultivated as a garden flower. Dose, 1 to 60 grains. Common Names: Marigold, Garden Marigold, Marygold. Principal Constituent.-A tasteless yellow body, calendulin. Prepara... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.2
COPTIS
The rhizome and rootlets of Coptis trifolia, Salisbury. (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae.) A plant of dark, cold swamps and sphagnous woods, found in... / ...celand, and in the United States, following the Appalachians as far south as Alabama. Common Names: Gold Thread, Mouth Root, Canker Root. Principal Constituents.-Two alkaloids: berberine (yellow) and ...2
The rhizome and rootlets of Coptis trifolia, Salisbury. (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae.) A plant of dark, cold swamps and sphagnous woods, found in... / ...celand, and in the United States, following the Appalachians as far south as Alabama. Common Names: Gold Thread, Mouth Root, Canker Root. Principal Constituents.-Two alkaloids: berberine (yellow) and ...2
HYDRASTISHYDRA2
The dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae) United States... / ...nd Canada in rich, shady woods. (Chiefly Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.) Common Names: Golden Seal, Yellow Root, Yellow Puccoon, Orange Root. Principal Constituents.Three alkaloids: ber... / ...The preparation preferred is the colorless, though other hydrastis preparations, particularly berberine and hydrastin salts are useful, b2
The dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae) United States... / ...nd Canada in rich, shady woods. (Chiefly Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, and West Virginia.) Common Names: Golden Seal, Yellow Root, Yellow Puccoon, Orange Root. Principal Constituents.Three alkaloids: ber... / ...The preparation preferred is the colorless, though other hydrastis preparations, particularly berberine and hydrastin salts are useful, b2
SENECIO
The whole plant of Senecio aureus, Linné (Nat.... / .... Compositae). Northern and western parts of the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Golden Senecio, Life Root, Ragwort, Female Regulator, etc. Principal Constituents.Probably an acri... / ...urination. The dose of specific medicine senecio, the best preparation of it, is from five to sixty drops in water, three or four times a day.2
The whole plant of Senecio aureus, Linné (Nat.... / .... Compositae). Northern and western parts of the United States. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Golden Senecio, Life Root, Ragwort, Female Regulator, etc. Principal Constituents.Probably an acri... / ...urination. The dose of specific medicine senecio, the best preparation of it, is from five to sixty drops in water, three or four times a day.2
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 Gold
BERBERINE (Hydrastin)
Alkaloid from GOLDEN-SEAL and some other related plants. Bit ter tonic, hepatic stimulant, antiperiodic. The Hydrochloride is the salt most used. The sulphate and phosphate have' identical proper ties, and have the advantage of being more soluble. Dose of either, 0.06 to 0.25 Grm. (1 to 4 grs.).3
Alkaloid from GOLDEN-SEAL and some other related plants. Bit ter tonic, hepatic stimulant, antiperiodic. The Hydrochloride is the salt most used. The sulphate and phosphate have' identical proper ties, and have the advantage of being more soluble. Dose of either, 0.06 to 0.25 Grm. (1 to 4 grs.).3
BLACK ALDER
The bark of ILBX VERTICILLATA ( L.) Gray. Astringent, bitter tonic, alterative, antiperiodic. Serviceable in cutaneous diseases, in diarrhea and all debilitated conditions; in dyspepsia combined with Golden-seal.3
The bark of ILBX VERTICILLATA ( L.) Gray. Astringent, bitter tonic, alterative, antiperiodic. Serviceable in cutaneous diseases, in diarrhea and all debilitated conditions; in dyspepsia combined with Golden-seal.3
GOLD
The compounds of Gold have an action on the human system resembling that of mercurial salts. They modify and improve nu trition in cachectic conditions, stimulate the various emuctories and apparently give tone to the nervous system. They are hence prescribed in neurasthenia, in hysteria, in neuralgia (particularly ovarian) and in methomania. as well as in scrofula and chronic syphilis and rheumatism. a. Gold Bromide. Dose, 1-30 to 1-15 gr. The salt shows distinctly the sedative action of the br3
The compounds of Gold have an action on the human system resembling that of mercurial salts. They modify and improve nu trition in cachectic conditions, stimulate the various emuctories and apparently give tone to the nervous system. They are hence prescribed in neurasthenia, in hysteria, in neuralgia (particularly ovarian) and in methomania. as well as in scrofula and chronic syphilis and rheumatism. a. Gold Bromide. Dose, 1-30 to 1-15 gr. The salt shows distinctly the sedative action of the br3
GOLDEN-ROD
The leaves of SOLIDAGO ODORA. Ait. Aromatic. mildly astringent, diuretic, anodyne; in hot infusion diaphoretic and emmenagogue.3
The leaves of SOLIDAGO ODORA. Ait. Aromatic. mildly astringent, diuretic, anodyne; in hot infusion diaphoretic and emmenagogue.3
GOLDEN SEAL
The rhizome of HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS; Lin. Tonic, alterative to mucous membranes, uterine hemostatic. hepatic stimulant and aperient. Used much in dyspeptic troubles, in mt-norrhagia and dysmenorrhea, and for its local effect in canker of the mouth, ulcerat ed sore throat, fissures of the nipple, hemorrhoids as well as in con junctivitis. leucorrhea and especially in gonorrhea. The yellow alka loid Berberim, q. v. is simply tonic and perhaps antiperiodic. The white alkaloid flydrastine, q. v. is 3
The rhizome of HYDRASTIS CANADENSIS; Lin. Tonic, alterative to mucous membranes, uterine hemostatic. hepatic stimulant and aperient. Used much in dyspeptic troubles, in mt-norrhagia and dysmenorrhea, and for its local effect in canker of the mouth, ulcerat ed sore throat, fissures of the nipple, hemorrhoids as well as in con junctivitis. leucorrhea and especially in gonorrhea. The yellow alka loid Berberim, q. v. is simply tonic and perhaps antiperiodic. The white alkaloid flydrastine, q. v. is 3
GOLD THREAD
The rhizome and leaves of COPTIS THIFOLIA, Salisb. Tonic. antiseptic. Contains -Berberino. Used as a wash for ‘aphthous sore mouth, etc.3
The rhizome and leaves of COPTIS THIFOLIA, Salisb. Tonic. antiseptic. Contains -Berberino. Used as a wash for ‘aphthous sore mouth, etc.3
HYDRASTINE
An alkaloid obtained from GOLDEN SEAL, q. v. The medicinal activity of Golden-seal seems to reside chiefly in this alkaloid which is a valuable remedy in catarrhal affections of the mucous mem branes, and as a uterine hemostatic. Dose, 0.008 to 0.03 Grm. (1/8 to 1/2 grs.).3
An alkaloid obtained from GOLDEN SEAL, q. v. The medicinal activity of Golden-seal seems to reside chiefly in this alkaloid which is a valuable remedy in catarrhal affections of the mucous mem branes, and as a uterine hemostatic. Dose, 0.008 to 0.03 Grm. (1/8 to 1/2 grs.).3
MANGANESE
The compounds of MANGANEsE are often given in conjunction with those of iron as hematinic tonics. Some of them are reported to have a specific action as emmenagogues. a. Manganese Bromide. Dose. 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.). For formula see under Gold Bromide. b. Manganese Carbonate. Hematinic tonic, emmena gogue. Dose, 0.06 to 0.20 Grm. (1 to 3 grs.). c. Manganese Dioxide. Hematinic tonic, emmenagogue, alterative. Used in chlorosis, amenorrhea and in some forms of gastralgia. Dose, 0.06 to 03
The compounds of MANGANEsE are often given in conjunction with those of iron as hematinic tonics. Some of them are reported to have a specific action as emmenagogues. a. Manganese Bromide. Dose. 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.). For formula see under Gold Bromide. b. Manganese Carbonate. Hematinic tonic, emmena gogue. Dose, 0.06 to 0.20 Grm. (1 to 3 grs.). c. Manganese Dioxide. Hematinic tonic, emmenagogue, alterative. Used in chlorosis, amenorrhea and in some forms of gastralgia. Dose, 0.06 to 03
NEUTRALIZING CORDIAL (Compound Syrup of Rhubarb and Potassa. N. F.)
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.3
Stomachic, laxative, antacid. A favorite remedy with many for certain dyspeptlc conditions, in which constipation and acidity of the stomach are prominent symptoms. Each fluidrachm repre sents; Rhubarb, 2 1/4 grs.; Cinnamon 1 1/8 grs.; Golden-seal, 1 1/8 grs.; Potassium Bicarb., 2 1/4 grs-; Oil Peppermint, 3-50 M Dose, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 to 2 fluidrachms) when distress is felt after eating. It is best taken as much as two hours after a meal.3
TURKEY CORN (Corydalis)DIEX
The tubers of BICUCULLA CANADENSIS, (Goldie) Millsp. Tonic, diuretic, alterative. Used in combination with other alterative remedies.3
The tubers of BICUCULLA CANADENSIS, (Goldie) Millsp. Tonic, diuretic, alterative. Used in combination with other alterative remedies.3
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 Gold
ANEMIA
Nourishing and easily digested food with remedies for promoting digestion and overcoming a tendency to... / ... prescribed, but in many cachectic conditions is inferior to arsenic or mercury (in minute doses). Among the most eflicient preparations are Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide, N., B. & Co., Haemo-Mangan with Arsenic, and formulas in which iron is combined with manganese, or with arsenic.3
Nourishing and easily digested food with remedies for promoting digestion and overcoming a tendency to... / ... prescribed, but in many cachectic conditions is inferior to arsenic or mercury (in minute doses). Among the most eflicient preparations are Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide, N., B. & Co., Haemo-Mangan with Arsenic, and formulas in which iron is combined with manganese, or with arsenic.3
CIRRHOSIS OF LIVER
Remedies especially valuable are; ammonium chloride, potas sium iodide, sodium phosphate, nitro-muriatic acid, Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co.3
Remedies especially valuable are; ammonium chloride, potas sium iodide, sodium phosphate, nitro-muriatic acid, Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co.3
DIABETES MELLITUS
Exclude sugar and starch as far as possible from the diet, but do not starve the patient. The... / Exclude sugar and starch as far as possible from the diet, but do not starve the patient. The remedies most likely to be useful are; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, Fl. Ext. J ambul seed, morphine o_r codeine (particularly Tablets of Codeine without sugar); in gouty cases, colchicine, iod... / ...iron, g1ycerophos phates and strychnine being particularly useful.3
Exclude sugar and starch as far as possible from the diet, but do not starve the patient. The... / Exclude sugar and starch as far as possible from the diet, but do not starve the patient. The remedies most likely to be useful are; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, Fl. Ext. J ambul seed, morphine o_r codeine (particularly Tablets of Codeine without sugar); in gouty cases, colchicine, iod... / ...iron, g1ycerophos phates and strychnine being particularly useful.3
DIPSOMANIA
The treatment must be largely moral, but sustaining agents such as coca are important. The remedies having most effect are salts of gold (especially Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co.); pilocarpine, tartar emetic, lupulin and capsicum.3
The treatment must be largely moral, but sustaining agents such as coca are important. The remedies having most effect are salts of gold (especially Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co.); pilocarpine, tartar emetic, lupulin and capsicum.3
EPILEPSY
During the seizure, amyl nitrite is the remedy most likely to be of service; chloroform must be... / ... doses and increasing to 25 or 30 grs., provided it does not disturb the digestion. If there is anemia, Combine with ferrous bromide or with Solution Gold and Arsenic Bmmides, N., B. & Co. Bromides of sodium and ammonium may be often advantage ously combined with the potassium salt. In the more chro... / ...ascertain whether the irritation is due to worms and treat accordingly.3
During the seizure, amyl nitrite is the remedy most likely to be of service; chloroform must be... / ... doses and increasing to 25 or 30 grs., provided it does not disturb the digestion. If there is anemia, Combine with ferrous bromide or with Solution Gold and Arsenic Bmmides, N., B. & Co. Bromides of sodium and ammonium may be often advantage ously combined with the potassium salt. In the more chro... / ...ascertain whether the irritation is due to worms and treat accordingly.3
LOCOMOTOR ATAXIA
If due to syphilitic infection antisyphilitic remedies such as potassium iodide and Donovan’s solution. If resulting from metal lic poisoning, iodides to promote elimination. Systematic exercises toregain faculty of coordinating movements. For relief of “lightning” pains, acetanilid, antipyrin, phenacetin, lactophenin, chang ing often from one to another of these and combining them with caffeine; cannabis indica. Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. may do good.3
If due to syphilitic infection antisyphilitic remedies such as potassium iodide and Donovan’s solution. If resulting from metal lic poisoning, iodides to promote elimination. Systematic exercises toregain faculty of coordinating movements. For relief of “lightning” pains, acetanilid, antipyrin, phenacetin, lactophenin, chang ing often from one to another of these and combining them with caffeine; cannabis indica. Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. may do good.3
NEURASTHENIA
The remedies indicated are tonics and poborants; hypophosphites (Eupeptic or Vitalic), glycerophosphates, phosphorus, hematics, arse nic; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. Change of oc cupation and scene, exercise in the open air as it can be borne, electricity, are often of more value than medication.3
The remedies indicated are tonics and poborants; hypophosphites (Eupeptic or Vitalic), glycerophosphates, phosphorus, hematics, arse nic; Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co. Change of oc cupation and scene, exercise in the open air as it can be borne, electricity, are often of more value than medication.3
SYPHILIS
The usual treatment is by mercurials (mercurous iodide, blue mass. mercury and chalk or corrosive sublimate. the first being generally given preference) continued up to the point of tolerance as much as eighteen months. followed by a course of potassium iodide, sometimes combined still with mercury. Vegetable alteratives are generally prescribed also, and the mercury is sometimes reinforced by combination with gold, as in the Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide with Mercury, N., B. & Co.3
The usual treatment is by mercurials (mercurous iodide, blue mass. mercury and chalk or corrosive sublimate. the first being generally given preference) continued up to the point of tolerance as much as eighteen months. followed by a course of potassium iodide, sometimes combined still with mercury. Vegetable alteratives are generally prescribed also, and the mercury is sometimes reinforced by combination with gold, as in the Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide with Mercury, N., B. & Co.3
References
1) Bergner, Pal., Griswold, Alexandra F., Hufford, David J., et al. . Morton Grove, Il: Publications International, 2017.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.
2) Felter, Harvey Wickes, 1922, The Eclectic Materia Medica, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Cincinnati, Ohio.
3) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.