Guaiac
If you have anemia, your blood does not carry enough oxygen to the rest of your body. The most common cause of anemia is not having enough iron. Your body needs iron to make hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is an iron-rich protein that gives the red color to blood. It carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body.
Anemia has three main causes: blood loss, lack of red blood cell production, and high rates of red blood cell destruction.
Conditions that may lead to anemia include:
- Heavy periods
- Pregnancy
- Ulcers
- Colon polyps or colon cancer
- Inherited disorders
- A diet that does not have enough iron, folic acid or vitamin B12
- Blood disorders such as sickle cell anemia and thalassemia, or cancer
- Aplastic anemia, a condition that can be inherited or acquired
- G6PD deficiency, a metabolic disorder
Anemia can make you feel tired, cold, dizzy, and irritable. You may be short of breath or have a headache.
Your doctor will diagnose anemia with a physical exam and blood tests. Treatment depends on the kind of anemia you have.
NIH: National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Guaiac
FRANCISCEA
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable Mercury. Principal Constituents.A weak alkaloid... / ...n there is dull, heavy pain, soft skin and the absence of fever. It is thought to act somewhat like guaiac.1
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable Mercury. Principal Constituents.A weak alkaloid... / ...n there is dull, heavy pain, soft skin and the absence of fever. It is thought to act somewhat like guaiac.1
GLYCYRRHIZA
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et... / ...ted bronchial surfaces. The bitterness of cascara, quinine, aloes, quassia, the acridity of senega, guaiac, and the taste of ammonium chloride and sodium salicylate are more or less masked by the flui...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Glycyrrhiza glabra typica, Regel et Herder (Spanish Licorice), or of Glycyrrhiza glabra glandulifera, Regel et... / ...ted bronchial surfaces. The bitterness of cascara, quinine, aloes, quassia, the acridity of senega, guaiac, and the taste of ammonium chloride and sodium salicylate are more or less masked by the flui...1
GUAIACUM
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian ...... Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Resin of Guaiac, Guaiac. Description.Greenish, gray-brown fragments, masses or tears of a balsamic odor and......uble in alcohol, ether and chloroform. Dose, 5 to 15 grains. Principal Constituents.Three resins: guaiaconic acid (70 per cent), guaiacic acid, and guaiaretic acid. Preparations.1. Specific Medici...1
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian ...... Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Resin of Guaiac, Guaiac. Description.Greenish, gray-brown fragments, masses or tears of a balsamic odor and......uble in alcohol, ether and chloroform. Dose, 5 to 15 grains. Principal Constituents.Three resins: guaiaconic acid (70 per cent), guaiacic acid, and guaiaretic acid. Preparations.1. Specific Medici...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 Guaiac
CREOSOTIDE
Creosote Iodide, a chemical combination of Iodine with the Guaiacol, Creosol and analogous bodies which are constituents of Beechwood Creosote. It is alterative and antiseptic, exerting a favorable influence over nutrition in wasting diseases. Wherever Iodine or Iodides are indicated, Creosotide may be prescribed. In incipient tuberculosis, it causes a gain in weight and a general improvement in symptoms. It has proved of value especially in the treatment of glandular enlargements, ofscrofulou2
Creosote Iodide, a chemical combination of Iodine with the Guaiacol, Creosol and analogous bodies which are constituents of Beechwood Creosote. It is alterative and antiseptic, exerting a favorable influence over nutrition in wasting diseases. Wherever Iodine or Iodides are indicated, Creosotide may be prescribed. In incipient tuberculosis, it causes a gain in weight and a general improvement in symptoms. It has proved of value especially in the treatment of glandular enlargements, ofscrofulou2
GUAIAC
The heart wood also the resin of GUAIACUM OFFICINALE, Lin. Stimulant diaphoretic, alterative, deobstruent, expectorant, anti arthritic, emmenagogue. Prescribed especially in acute rheuma tism and as a uterine tonic and stimulant.2
The heart wood also the resin of GUAIACUM OFFICINALE, Lin. Stimulant diaphoretic, alterative, deobstruent, expectorant, anti arthritic, emmenagogue. Prescribed especially in acute rheuma tism and as a uterine tonic and stimulant.2
GUAIACOL
The principal constituent of BEecHwooD csEosorE. Antiseptic, antipyretic, local anodyne. Prescribed in tubercular diseases, car buncle, lupus, etc. Dose, 0.13 to 1.0 c. c. (2 to 15 Ill), administered in capsules or in milk. Guaiacol Carbonate is an insoluble crystalline powder which is nearly tasteless. Dose, 0.3 to 2.0 Grm. (5 to 30 grs.), three times-a day.2
The principal constituent of BEecHwooD csEosorE. Antiseptic, antipyretic, local anodyne. Prescribed in tubercular diseases, car buncle, lupus, etc. Dose, 0.13 to 1.0 c. c. (2 to 15 Ill), administered in capsules or in milk. Guaiacol Carbonate is an insoluble crystalline powder which is nearly tasteless. Dose, 0.3 to 2.0 Grm. (5 to 30 grs.), three times-a day.2
THIOCOL
Derivative from GUAIACOL, having the advantage of solubility in water. Used as a substitute for creosote and guaiacol in tuber cular diseases and in chronic bronchitis. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.) or more, three times a day.2
Derivative from GUAIACOL, having the advantage of solubility in water. Used as a substitute for creosote and guaiacol in tuber cular diseases and in chronic bronchitis. Dose, 0.3 to 1.3 Grm. (5 to 20 grs.) or more, three 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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Guaiac
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.2
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.2
GANGRENE
Bromine is the most e lcient escharotic; chromic acid and nitric acid are often used. Carbolic acid applied in full strength, followed by alcohol to limit its action, with subsequent dressing with Iodosyl has given excellent results. For cleansing, hydrogen peroxide is eflicient. Ichthyol and boric acid may be used in dressing, but Iodosyl is better. Internally guaiacol and creosote to guard against p yemia.2
Bromine is the most e lcient escharotic; chromic acid and nitric acid are often used. Carbolic acid applied in full strength, followed by alcohol to limit its action, with subsequent dressing with Iodosyl has given excellent results. For cleansing, hydrogen peroxide is eflicient. Ichthyol and boric acid may be used in dressing, but Iodosyl is better. Internally guaiacol and creosote to guard against p yemia.2
PLEURITIS
General treatment for inflammation. Locally apply Glycero plasma, which is particularly useful after effusion has taken place. In the... / ...uch as Tonic Pilocarpine Compound. N., B. & Co.; application to chest of tincture iodine or a mixture of the tincture with glycerin, with addition of guaiacol or of methyl salicylate; if necessary reimove fluid by aspiration.2
General treatment for inflammation. Locally apply Glycero plasma, which is particularly useful after effusion has taken place. In the... / ...uch as Tonic Pilocarpine Compound. N., B. & Co.; application to chest of tincture iodine or a mixture of the tincture with glycerin, with addition of guaiacol or of methyl salicylate; if necessary reimove fluid by aspiration.2
TONSILLITIS
...z powder, with aconite to control fever, application to the tonsils of tincture ferric chloride containing quinine sulphate (4 grs. to the drachm) or guaiacol; externally, hot fomentations (the hop poultice is eflicient) or Glyceroplasma. Phenol Camphor may be used external ly with advantage in some......ses. In mild recurrent attacks, Ton sillitis tablets (see p. 189) are often efficient. In rheumatic subjects, iodides, sodium salicylate and tincture guaiac should be used.2
...z powder, with aconite to control fever, application to the tonsils of tincture ferric chloride containing quinine sulphate (4 grs. to the drachm) or guaiacol; externally, hot fomentations (the hop poultice is eflicient) or Glyceroplasma. Phenol Camphor may be used external ly with advantage in some......ses. In mild recurrent attacks, Ton sillitis tablets (see p. 189) are often efficient. In rheumatic subjects, iodides, sodium salicylate and tincture guaiac should be used.2
TUBERCULOSIS
In Pulmonary Tuberculosis pure fresh air is the most important remedy. Let the patient live out... / ...Creosote is a remedy that promises more than any other anti septic, pushed to 40, 60 or90 minims daily. Creosotide, N., B. & Co., is worthy of trial; guaiacol seems inferior to creosote, and guaiacol carbonate is probably inert. Nutrient Peptones with Creosote may prescribed, but the quantity of cre... / ...acid solution (10%) Pre ceded by cocaine as an anesthetic.2
In Pulmonary Tuberculosis pure fresh air is the most important remedy. Let the patient live out... / ...Creosote is a remedy that promises more than any other anti septic, pushed to 40, 60 or90 minims daily. Creosotide, N., B. & Co., is worthy of trial; guaiacol seems inferior to creosote, and guaiacol carbonate is probably inert. Nutrient Peptones with Creosote may prescribed, but the quantity of cre... / ...acid solution (10%) Pre ceded by cocaine as an anesthetic.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.