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Home Remedies for Hydrastis
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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Hydrastis
BERBERIS (Mahonia) AQUIFOLIUM
...n Names: Oregon Grape, Mountain Grape. Principal Constituents.Berberine, the yellow alkaloid (see Hydrastis) and two white alkaloidsberbamine and oxyacanthine. Preparation.Specific Medicine Berb......ts in maintaining good elimination and good metabolic action of the organs vital to nutrition. Like hydrastis, Berberis aquifolium is an excellent peptic bitter and tonic to the gastric function, and ...... much value in atonic dyspepsia, with hepatic torpor. Upon the mucosa its effects are like those of hydrastis controlling catarrhal outpouring and erosion of tissue. For this purpose it is useful in s...2
...n Names: Oregon Grape, Mountain Grape. Principal Constituents.Berberine, the yellow alkaloid (see Hydrastis) and two white alkaloidsberbamine and oxyacanthine. Preparation.Specific Medicine Berb......ts in maintaining good elimination and good metabolic action of the organs vital to nutrition. Like hydrastis, Berberis aquifolium is an excellent peptic bitter and tonic to the gastric function, and ...... much value in atonic dyspepsia, with hepatic torpor. Upon the mucosa its effects are like those of hydrastis controlling catarrhal outpouring and erosion of tissue. For this purpose it is useful in s...2
BERBERIS VULGARIS
...the United States. Common Names: Barberry, Common Barberry. Principal Constituents.Berberine (see Hydrastis) is the active alkaloid; others are oxyacanthine and berbamine. The berries contain malic ......rapy.-Barberry may be used for purposes for which berberine medication is needed. It acts much like hydrastis and could be employed for many of the uses of that scarce and high-priced drug so far as t...2
...the United States. Common Names: Barberry, Common Barberry. Principal Constituents.Berberine (see Hydrastis) is the active alkaloid; others are oxyacanthine and berbamine. The berries contain malic ......rapy.-Barberry may be used for purposes for which berberine medication is needed. It acts much like hydrastis and could be employed for many of the uses of that scarce and high-priced drug so far as t...2
CALUMBA (Jateorhiza palmata)JAPA2
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ... of tannin, iron salts may be given with calumba, if so desired. In some respects calumba resembles hydrastis in its local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the bloo...2
The root of Jateorhiza palmata (Lamarck), Miers (Nat. Ord. Menispermaceae). A climbing perennial, the Kalumb of the Southeast coast of Africa.... / ... of tannin, iron salts may be given with calumba, if so desired. In some respects calumba resembles hydrastis in its local action, and indirectly, by favoring better digestion, the quality of the bloo...2
COPTIS
...ed and at the same time given internally. The infusion or the tincture may be used, with or without hydrastis, in aphthous ulcers of the mouth. Internal. Coptis is a pure bitter and one that ought to ......umba, gentian, and similar agents in efficiency and may be used for many of the purposes for which hydrastis is employed. Its use in the stomachic disorders associated with, preceding or following th...2
...ed and at the same time given internally. The infusion or the tincture may be used, with or without hydrastis, in aphthous ulcers of the mouth. Internal. Coptis is a pure bitter and one that ought to ......umba, gentian, and similar agents in efficiency and may be used for many of the purposes for which hydrastis is employed. Its use in the stomachic disorders associated with, preceding or following th...2
GERANIUMGERAN
The rhizome of Geranium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Geraniaceae). Common in the rich soils of woods and low grounds in the United States. Dose, 5... / ... and acid diarrhea. For gastric ulcer it is one of the best therapeutic means we possess. Geranium, hydrastis, mangifera, bismuth subnitrate and mangesium oxide, singly, or in indicated association, h...2
The rhizome of Geranium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Geraniaceae). Common in the rich soils of woods and low grounds in the United States. Dose, 5... / ... and acid diarrhea. For gastric ulcer it is one of the best therapeutic means we possess. Geranium, hydrastis, mangifera, bismuth subnitrate and mangesium oxide, singly, or in indicated association, h...2
GLYCERINUM
Glycerin, Glycerol. A liquid composed most largely of a trihydric alcohol (C3H5(OH)3) obtained by the processes of hydrolysis and distillation of... / ... caused by the hardened mass or the means of removal may be overcome by the following: Rx Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's), 1 fluidrachm; Glycerin, 20 drops; Distillate of Hamamelis, enough to make 1/2 f... / ...canal after rupture of the membrana tympani wh2
Glycerin, Glycerol. A liquid composed most largely of a trihydric alcohol (C3H5(OH)3) obtained by the processes of hydrolysis and distillation of... / ... caused by the hardened mass or the means of removal may be overcome by the following: Rx Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's), 1 fluidrachm; Glycerin, 20 drops; Distillate of Hamamelis, enough to make 1/2 f... / ...canal after rupture of the membrana tympani wh2
HAMAMELIS
...rin and hamamelis, equal parts, or equal parts of Specific Medicine Hamamelis and Lloyd's Colorless Hydrastis give excellent results in irritation and inflammation of the aural canal due to inspissate......ilated vessels. It may also be added to local washes for use in diphtheria. Together with colorless hydrastis, or other non-alcoholic hydrastis preparations, with or without a grain of alum or of zinc...2
...rin and hamamelis, equal parts, or equal parts of Specific Medicine Hamamelis and Lloyd's Colorless Hydrastis give excellent results in irritation and inflammation of the aural canal due to inspissate......ilated vessels. It may also be added to local washes for use in diphtheria. Together with colorless hydrastis, or other non-alcoholic hydrastis preparations, with or without a grain of alum or of zinc...2
HYDRASTISHYDRA2
The dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae) United States and Canada in rich, shady woods......llow); and hydrastine and canadine, both white. Preparations and Derivatives.1. Specific Medicine Hydrastis. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's). Dose, 1 to 15 drops. Largely emplo...... powder, very soluble in water and alcohol. Dose, 1/4 to 1 grain; average dose, 1/2 grain 9. Liquid Hydrastis (nonalcoholic). Dose, 1 to 20 drops. Specific Indications.Catarrhal states of the mucous...2
The dried rhizome and roots of Hydrastis canadensis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae) United States and Canada in rich, shady woods......llow); and hydrastine and canadine, both white. Preparations and Derivatives.1. Specific Medicine Hydrastis. Dose, 1 to 30 drops. 2. Colorless Hydrastis (Lloyd's). Dose, 1 to 15 drops. Largely emplo...... powder, very soluble in water and alcohol. Dose, 1/4 to 1 grain; average dose, 1/2 grain 9. Liquid Hydrastis (nonalcoholic). Dose, 1 to 20 drops. Specific Indications.Catarrhal states of the mucous...2
LEPTANDRA (Veronicastrum virginicum)VEVI4
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...or resulting disorders, in which it proves an admirable stimulant and corrective. It acts well with hydrastis, podophyllum, chionanthus, dioscorea, or chelidonium when these are also indicated. It is ... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.2
The rhizome and rootlets of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw., (Leptandra virginica, Nuttall), (Nat. Ord. Scrophulariaceae). A tall perennial... / ...or resulting disorders, in which it proves an admirable stimulant and corrective. It acts well with hydrastis, podophyllum, chionanthus, dioscorea, or chelidonium when these are also indicated. It is ... / ...Mix. Ten to 20 drops every hour until the diarrhea ceases. Glyconda may be substituted for the neutralizing cordial, if sugar is contraindicated.2
PRINOS
The bark and berries of Ilex verticillata (L.) Gray, (Prinos verticillatus, Linné) (Nat. Ord. Aquifoliaceae). Moist woods and streams throughout... / ...black alder. The berries are cathartic and vermifuge. Tincture of black alder and specific medicine hydrastis form an excellent tonic in atonic dyspepsia, when debility is marked and there is a tenden...2
The bark and berries of Ilex verticillata (L.) Gray, (Prinos verticillatus, Linné) (Nat. Ord. Aquifoliaceae). Moist woods and streams throughout... / ...black alder. The berries are cathartic and vermifuge. Tincture of black alder and specific medicine hydrastis form an excellent tonic in atonic dyspepsia, when debility is marked and there is a tenden...2
PTELEA
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west of the Alleghenies.... / ...ion of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrastis as a tonic. It acts as a sedative to irritated membranes, and is said to be tolerated by t... / ...accompanied by a sense of constriction in the thorax.2
The bark of the root of Ptelea trifoliata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). A common shrub of the United States, especially west of the Alleghenies.... / ...ion of chest and short breathing. Action and Therapy.Ptelea is regarded by some as second only to hydrastis as a tonic. It acts as a sedative to irritated membranes, and is said to be tolerated by t... / ...accompanied by a sense of constriction in the thorax.2
THUJA
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...receded by a hot douche. For acute gonorrhea the following injection is most valuable: Rx Colorless Hydrastis; Aqueous Thuja, each 1 part; Warm Water, 4 parts. Mix. Sig.: Inject every three hours. If ... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas2
The branchlets and leaves of Thuja occidentalis, Linné (Nat. Ord. Cupressaceae). Indigenous to Canada and the United States, on the rocky borders... / ...receded by a hot douche. For acute gonorrhea the following injection is most valuable: Rx Colorless Hydrastis; Aqueous Thuja, each 1 part; Warm Water, 4 parts. Mix. Sig.: Inject every three hours. If ... / ...when home treatment is carried out, and constitutional remedies administered when conditions warrant them. Internal. Thuja is stimulant, subas2
XANTHOXYLUM
The bark and berries of (1) Xanthoxylum americanum, Miller, and (2) Xanthoxylum Clava-Herculis, Lamarck (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Shrubs of North... / ...e xanthoxylum may be given, preferably in hot water, one hour before and one hour after meals. Both hydrastis and capsicum, or each of them, may be given with it, if indications are clear for them, an...2
The bark and berries of (1) Xanthoxylum americanum, Miller, and (2) Xanthoxylum Clava-Herculis, Lamarck (Nat. Ord. Rutaceae). Shrubs of North... / ...e xanthoxylum may be given, preferably in hot water, one hour before and one hour after meals. Both hydrastis and capsicum, or each of them, may be given with it, if indications are clear for them, an...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 Hydrastis
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
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 Hydrastis
JAUNDICE
Treatment is somewhat empirical, the remedies most used being sodium phosphate (20 to 120 grs. two or three times a day), hydrastis, iodoform, citric acid, pilocarpine and salol. When due to catarrh of the duct, calomel and sodium bicarbonate in divided doses followed by a saline cathartic.3
Treatment is somewhat empirical, the remedies most used being sodium phosphate (20 to 120 grs. two or three times a day), hydrastis, iodoform, citric acid, pilocarpine and salol. When due to catarrh of the duct, calomel and sodium bicarbonate in divided doses followed by a saline cathartic.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.