WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Hamamelis
GLYCERINUM
Glycerin, Glycerol. A liquid composed most largely of a trihydric alcohol (C3H5(OH)3) obtained by the processes of hydrolysis and distillation of... / ...by the following: Rx Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's), 1 fluidrachm; Glycerin, 20 drops; Distillate of Hamamelis, enough to make 1/2 fluidounce. Mix. Sig.: Apply warm to the parts by means of cotton. Gly...1
Glycerin, Glycerol. A liquid composed most largely of a trihydric alcohol (C3H5(OH)3) obtained by the processes of hydrolysis and distillation of... / ...by the following: Rx Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's), 1 fluidrachm; Glycerin, 20 drops; Distillate of Hamamelis, enough to make 1/2 fluidounce. Mix. Sig.: Apply warm to the parts by means of cotton. Gly...1
HAMAMELIS
The leaves, bark and twigs of Hamamelis virginiana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Hamamelidaceae), collected in the autumn. Common in the Unit......ncipal Constituents.A bitter body, tannin, and a volatile oil. Preparations.-1. Aqua Hamamelidis, Hamamelis Water, (Distillate of Hamamelis, Distilled Witch-Hazel, Distilled Extract of Witch-Hazel).......itch-Hazel, Distilled Extract of Witch-Hazel). Dose, 5 drops to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Specific Medicine Hamamelis. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Venous debility, with relaxed and full tissue...1
The leaves, bark and twigs of Hamamelis virginiana, Linné (Nat. Ord. Hamamelidaceae), collected in the autumn. Common in the Unit......ncipal Constituents.A bitter body, tannin, and a volatile oil. Preparations.-1. Aqua Hamamelidis, Hamamelis Water, (Distillate of Hamamelis, Distilled Witch-Hazel, Distilled Extract of Witch-Hazel).......itch-Hazel, Distilled Extract of Witch-Hazel). Dose, 5 drops to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Specific Medicine Hamamelis. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Venous debility, with relaxed and full tissue...1
THUJA
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...s. Mix. Sig.: Inject every three hours. If there is much soreness add one part of Specific Medicine Hamamelis. The same mixture gives good results in subacute and chronic proctitis, following dysenter... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas1
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...s. Mix. Sig.: Inject every three hours. If there is much soreness add one part of Specific Medicine Hamamelis. The same mixture gives good results in subacute and chronic proctitis, following dysenter... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas1
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 Hamamelis
WITCH HAZEL (Hamamells)
The leaves, also the bark of HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA, Lin. Astringent, hemostatic, emollient, vulnerary. The distilled extract is the preparation most used; being indeed a household remedy for sprains, bruises, swellings and injuries of all kinds. It is equally serviceable in the hands of physicians in treating hemorrhoids. passive hemorrhages, in short in all conditions due to relaxation of venous structures.2
The leaves, also the bark of HAMAMELIS VIRGINIANA, Lin. Astringent, hemostatic, emollient, vulnerary. The distilled extract is the preparation most used; being indeed a household remedy for sprains, bruises, swellings and injuries of all kinds. It is equally serviceable in the hands of physicians in treating hemorrhoids. passive hemorrhages, in short in all conditions due to relaxation of venous structures.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.