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Home Remedies for Hms

SORE THROAT [Pharyngitis]
   Licorice root has anti-inflammatory properties. Boil 1/2 ounce of licorice in 1 quart of water,... / ...e licorice if you are pregnant, taking steroids or have low potassium levels. Low potassium levels can cause people to experience abnormal heart rhythms, high blood pressure, edema, lethargy, and/or congestive heart failure. The NIH has determined that there is insufficient data available to know ... / ...if you have questions about possible interactions with a drug or supplement you take.
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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Hms

ABSINTHIUM (Artemisia absinthium)ARAB3
   The flowering tops and leaves of Artemisia Absinthium, Linné (Nat. Ord. Compositae); Europe, Siberia, Barbary, Newfoundland, and the United... / ...0 04). Preparations.—1. Infusum Absinthii, Infusion of Absinthium (3j to Oj). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Oleum Absinthii, Oil of Wormwood. Dose, 1 to 5 drops., Action.—Both oil of wormwood and ext... / ...used for the expulsion of the intestinal parasites-Ascaris vermicularis and Ascaris lumbricoides. The oil may be given in doses of 1 to 5 drops. 2

ACACIAACACI
   The dried gummy exudate of Acacia Senegal, Willdenow; and of some other African species of Acacia. (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae.) Eastern Africa... / ... insoluble in alcohol. Preparations.—1. Mucilago Acaciae, Mucilage of Acacia. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms or more. 2. Syrupus Acaciciae, Syrup of Acacia. Dose, 1 to 4 fluidrachms or more. Action and The... / ...by irritant and corrosive poisons. Acacia may be given freely and at pleasure, in the form of owder, troches, mucilage, or syrup, as desired. 2

AGAR
   A dried substance of mucilaginous character abstracted from several species of sea... / ...weeds (marine algae) growing along the coast of Asia. Most of it comes from Japan. Dose, 1 to 4 drachms. Common Name: Agar-agar. Description.—Agglutinated membranous pieces, tough or brittle accordin... / ...crackers are prepared from it and may be procured in the general trade. Agar is also used as a culture medium in making labaratory cultures. 2

ALLIUM CEPA
   The fresh bulb of Allium Cepa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae). Common in cultivation everywhere. Common Name: Onion. Principal Constituent.—A... / ...S2). Preparations.-1. Tincture of Red Onion. 5 to 60 drops. 2. Syrup of Onion. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—External. Onion is rubefacient. A poultice of onion with vinegar gives rel... / ...pus, and mucus. The dose is from 5 to 10 drops in water. It is sometimes given with an equal quantity of tincture of Xanthium Strumarium. 2

ALLIUM SATIVUM
   ...ly, Asia Minor, and Central Asia; cultivated also in the United States and Europe. Dose, 1 to 2 drachms. Common Name: Garlic. Principal Constituents.—Chiefly an acrid volatile oil, containing sulphur......ontaining sulphur compounds. Preparations.—1. Syrupus Allii, Syrup of Allium. Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Succus Allii, Juice of Allium. Dose, 1 fluidrachm. Action and Therapy.—External. Stimulant ...2

ALNUS SERRULATA
   The recent bark of Alnus serrulata, Aiton (Nat. Ord. Betulaceae). A shrub of the United States east of the Mississippi River. Common Names: Tag... / ...s.-1. Decoctum Alni, Decoction of Alnus (bark 1 ounce, Water, 16 fluidounces). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Chiefly used as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Alnus. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Action an... / ...are best displayed in pustular eczema and recurrent crops of boils. Passive haematuria is sometimes controlled by its astringent action. 2

ANISUM (Pimpinella anisum)PIAN3
   ...ved by alcohol. Dose, 1 to 5 drops on sugar. 2. Infusum Anisi, Infusion of Anise (Anise, 2 or 3 drachms;] Boiling Water, 8 ounces). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. 3. Spiritus Anisi, Spirit of Anise. Ten pe......ise in Alcohol. Dose, 1/2 to 1 fluidrachm in hot water. 4. Aqua Anisi, Anise Water. Dose, a fluidrachms to a fluidounce. 5. Specific Medicine Anise. Dose, one fluidrachm in water. Specific Indication....2

APOCYNUM CANNABINUM
   The root of Apocynum cannabinum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Apocynaceae) gathered in autumn after the leaves and fruit have matured. Grows throughout the... / ...2. Decoctum Apocyni, Decoction of Apocynum (root 1 ounce to Water, 16 ounces). Dose, 1 to 2 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.—Watery infiltration of cellular tissue—edema— with weak circulation an... / ...may be looked for. Under these circumstances we have removed enormous dropsical swellings with it, giving quick relief from dyspnea and2

ASARUM CANDENSE
   ...efore found in nature. Preparations.—1. Tinctura Asari, Tincture of Asarum. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. 2. Infusum Asari, Infusion of Asarum (1/2 ounce; Water, 16 ounces). Dose, ad libitum. 3. Syrupu....../2 ounce; Water, 16 ounces). Dose, ad libitum. 3. Syrupus Asari, Syrup of Asarum. Dose, 1-2 fluidrachms. Action and Therapy.—A very pleasant stimulating carminative, diaphoretic and emmenagogue, of c...2

ASCLEPIAS TUBEROSA
   The root of Asclepias tuberosa, Linné (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). United States and Canada. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common Names: Pleurisy Root,... / ...e, 1 to 60 drops. (Usual form of administration: Specific Medicine Asclepias, 20 drops to 2 fluidrachms; Water, 4 ounce. Mix. Sig. One teaspoonful every 1 or 2 hours.) Specific Indications.— “Pulse ...2

ASPIDIUM
   The rhizome of Dryopteris Filix-mas and of Dryopteris... / ...nalis, Asa Gray (Nat. Ord. Filices). World-wide ferns of the Northern Hemispheres. Dose, 1 to 4 drachms. Common Names: (1) Male Fern; (2) Marginal Shield Fern. Principal Constituents.—Oils, resins, f...2

AURANTII AMARI CORTEX
   The dried rind of the fruit of Citrus Aurantium amara, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names: Bitter Orange Peel (of... / ... oil. Preparation.—Tinctura Aurantii Amara. Tincture of Bitter Orange Peel. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Therapy.—Stimulant, carminative and tonic, but used chiefly as a flavoring agent. This prepara...2

AVENA SATIVA
   The unripe seed of the Avena sativa, Linné, and the farina derived from the ripened seed (Nat. Ord. Graminaceae). Probably indigenous to Sicily... / ...ncture of Avena. (Cover best unripe oats [in “milk”] with strong alcohol.) Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. 3. Specific Medicine Avena. Dose, 1/2 to 2 fluidrachms. Specific Indications.—Nervous exhausti... / ...off the habit has not been sustained. In our own experience we have utterly failed to accomplish any good with it in any form of drug habit. 2

BAPTISIA
   The recent root and leaves of Baptisia tinctoria, Robert Brown (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae), a perennial shrub-like plant, indigenous to North... / ...tisiae, Decoction of Baptisia. (Recent root of Baptisia 1 ounce, Water 16 ounces.) Dose, 1 to 4 drachms; employed chiefly as a local application. 2. Specific Medicine Baptisia.—Dose, 1 to 20 drops; a... / ...healing of the ulcerated surfaces. In all of the local disorders mentioned, baptisia should be given internally as well as applied locally.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... / ... dusted upon excoriations and sore nipples; and an oil solution of calendula (Calendula, 1 or 2 drachms to Liquid Petrolatum, 1 fluidounce) may be sprayed into the nose for the relief of nasal catarrh... / ...value in all of the local conditions named it has been much overrated, and its real medicinal worth obscured by extravagant praise.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 Hms

CASTOR PLANT
   The seed and leaves of RICINUs cOMmUNIs. &An., also the oil ex pressed from the seeds. The leaves are reputed emmenagogue and galactagogue. The seeds are actively cathartic. Castor Oil is one of the most useful of all cathartics owing to the absence of irritant action in its operation. It is used especially to unload the bowels when indigestible matters have been taken into the stomach. Dose of castor oil for an infant, 4 to 8 c. c. (1 or 2 fluidrachms); for an adult 8 to 15 c. c. (1/2 to 1 flui3

ETHER (Sulphuric Ether)
   Action resembles that of alcohol, but more transient; cardiac stimulant, general anesthetic. relaxant. Most commonly given by inhalation. A spray is sometimes used to produce local anesthesia by cold. Dose, 2 to 8 c. c. (30 Ill to 2 fluidrachms) or more.3

HAEMOGLOBOGEN
   A hematinic tonic, which combines the characters of a predigested nitrogenous food with those of a blood renewing agent. The pre paration is somewhat richer in iron than Haemo-mangan (q. v.), which preparation this resembles in composition and properties, Dose, 4 to 15 c. c. (1 to 4 fluidrachms) after each meal.3

MANNA
   Saccharine exudate from FRAXINUs ORNUS. Lin. Aperient, mildly cholagogue, expectorant. Mostly used as a laxative for children. Dose, 8 to 15 Grm. (2 to 4 drachms).3

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

POTASSIUM BITARTRATE (Cream of Tartar)
   Refrigerant, laxative, diuretic. Used especially in combination with J alap in dropsy, occasionally combined with Sulphur as a laxa tive in case of hemorrhoids, also used in combination with Spirit of Juniper in chronic nephritis. Dose, as diuretic, 4 to 8 Grm. (1 to 2 drachms); as cathartic, 15 to 30 Grm. (96 to 1 oz.).3

SODIUM CHLORIDE
   Sometimes used in doses of 8 to 15 Grm. (2 to 4 drachms) as an emetic; useful in small doses, 0.3 to 0.6 Grm. (5 to 10 grs.), combined with Sodium Bicarbonate to relieve gastric distress in dyspepsia; weak solutions (7:10,000) have a soothing effect on mucous membranes and on raw surfaces of wounds or ulcers.3

SODIUM PHOSPHATE
   Laxative and hepatic stimulant, sub-alkaline; prescribed to regulate the bowels in infancy, and as a remedy for morbid conditions dependant on torpidity of the liver. Dose for infants, 0.15 to 0.25 Grm. (2 to 4 grs.) several times a day; for adults as a hepatic stimulant, 1 to 4 Grru. (15 to 60 grs.), as a laxative 4 to 15 Grm. (1 to 4 drachms) or more.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 Hms

BED SORES
   When threatened, harden skin by frequent use of astringent lotions, lead water, tannin dissolved in dilute alcohol, 2 grs. to fl. oz.; whiskey and salt (2 drachms to pint); Antiseptine diluted with wa ter or whiskey. When ulcers have formal, protect with soap plaster and use antiseptics. especially Iodosyl ointment. Sustain patient’s strength with nourishing and predigested food. Iron in form of the tincture is generally of service.3

DIPHTHERIA AND MEMBRANOUS CROUP
   Isolate the patient and watch carefully all children who may have been exposed. In every case... / ...and use it promptly. As local application, peroxide of hydrogen is most satisfactory. Loefl1er’s solution (menthol, 100 grs. dissolved in 6 fluidrachms toluol, with addition of 40 minims solution ferric chloride and 10 fluidrachms absolute alcohol) is preferred by some. As tonics, tincture ferric ...3

IVY POISONING
   Apply a saturated solution of lead acetate in diluted alcohol; solution of ammonium chloride, two drachms to the pint; sodium bi carbonate; ichthyol; fluid extract grindelia (soluble) dilutexl with 5 to 10 parts of water.3

PRURITUS
   In absence of local cause, general Pruritus calls for tonic treat ment, particularly for use of arsenic. Give attention to stomach, bowels and kidneys.' The local remedies that give most relief are lotions of borax or of sodium bicarbonate or hyposulphite to which carbolic acid may be advantageously added (one or two drachms to the pint). Menthol. resorcin, thymol. boric acid and ichthyol are also useful. Alkal Antiseptine, diluted with from four to eight parts of water is an excellent remedy.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.