WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Hysteria
CACTUS (Selenicereus spp.)
The fresh, green stems and the flowers of Selenicereus grandiflorus (L.) Britt. & Rose (and other Selenicereus speciesMM) (Cereus grandiflorus,... / ...n, and apprehension of danger and death; nervous disorders with feeble heart action; tobacco-heart; hysteria with enfeebled circulation; vertex headache; vaso-motor spasms. Action.Cactus impresses t... / ...organ were held with a strong band, it is often the most prompt of all cardiac remedies. It is a good remedy in the heart troubles produced by to1
The fresh, green stems and the flowers of Selenicereus grandiflorus (L.) Britt. & Rose (and other Selenicereus speciesMM) (Cereus grandiflorus,... / ...n, and apprehension of danger and death; nervous disorders with feeble heart action; tobacco-heart; hysteria with enfeebled circulation; vertex headache; vaso-motor spasms. Action.Cactus impresses t... / ...organ were held with a strong band, it is often the most prompt of all cardiac remedies. It is a good remedy in the heart troubles produced by to1
COCAERYTH5
The dried leaves of Erythroxylon Coca, Lamarck, and its varieties. (Nat. Ord. Erythroxylaceae.) South American Andes-Peru, Bolivia, and Chili.... / ...hich a persistent nervous depression follows. While of some value in chorea and repeated attacks of hysteria, it should not be used when any other agent can be made to serve the purpose. In fact, ther...1
The dried leaves of Erythroxylon Coca, Lamarck, and its varieties. (Nat. Ord. Erythroxylaceae.) South American Andes-Peru, Bolivia, and Chili.... / ...hich a persistent nervous depression follows. While of some value in chorea and repeated attacks of hysteria, it should not be used when any other agent can be made to serve the purpose. In fact, ther...1
CONIUM
The full grown fruit, gathered green, of Conium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia; naturalized in the United... / ...ly as dangerous as the disorder itself . It is better adapted to control the excessive movements of hysteria and mania, but in the former having little effect upon the psychic phase of the disorder. I... / ...be applied and be given to relieve pain even when a cure is not possible. It relieves the pain of swollen mammae during the menstrual periods a1
The full grown fruit, gathered green, of Conium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia; naturalized in the United... / ...ly as dangerous as the disorder itself . It is better adapted to control the excessive movements of hysteria and mania, but in the former having little effect upon the psychic phase of the disorder. I... / ...be applied and be given to relieve pain even when a cure is not possible. It relieves the pain of swollen mammae during the menstrual periods a1
GOSSYPIUM
...pain; fullness and weight in the bladder, with difficult micturition; sexual lassitude with anemia; hysteria, with pelvic atony and anemia. Action and Therapy.-External. Absorbent cotton is of mechani......lic properties, for old bark is said to be valueless for any purpose. Webster employs gossypium in hysteria in children and adults. He reports it efficient in screaming children, morose women, and gi...1
...pain; fullness and weight in the bladder, with difficult micturition; sexual lassitude with anemia; hysteria, with pelvic atony and anemia. Action and Therapy.-External. Absorbent cotton is of mechani......lic properties, for old bark is said to be valueless for any purpose. Webster employs gossypium in hysteria in children and adults. He reports it efficient in screaming children, morose women, and gi...1
HEDEOMA
The leaves and tops of Hedeoma pulegioides (Linné,) Persoon (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in American woods and waste places. Dose, 5 to 60... / ... in alcohol are also credited with calmative properties in spasmodic cough, whooping cough, and in hysteria from menstrual debility. A drachm of the specific medicine given in hot water is the most c...1
The leaves and tops of Hedeoma pulegioides (Linné,) Persoon (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in American woods and waste places. Dose, 5 to 60... / ... in alcohol are also credited with calmative properties in spasmodic cough, whooping cough, and in hysteria from menstrual debility. A drachm of the specific medicine given in hot water is the most c...1
HYPERICUMHYIN7
The leaves and flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Hypericaceae). Europe and America. Common Name: St. John's... / ...ure; spinal injuries and lacerated and punctured wounds of the extremities, with excruciating pain; hysteria. Locally as a vulnerary. Action and Therapy.External. St. John's Wort is valued by many p...1
The leaves and flowering tops of Hypericum perforatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Hypericaceae). Europe and America. Common Name: St. John's... / ...ure; spinal injuries and lacerated and punctured wounds of the extremities, with excruciating pain; hysteria. Locally as a vulnerary. Action and Therapy.External. St. John's Wort is valued by many p...1
KOLA (Cola spp.)
The seeds of Cola verticillata, C. anomala and C. nitida (Nat. Ord. Sterculiaceae). A tree of western Africa. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names:... / ...re, a remedy for muscular and nervous depression due to cerebral and spinal anemia. It is useful in hysteria, mental gloom, neurasthenia, and the diarrhea of debility. It may be used in acute alcoholi... / ...used when there is mental depression, tendency to faint, poor appetite and digestion, great nervous irritability, and profound muscular debility.1
The seeds of Cola verticillata, C. anomala and C. nitida (Nat. Ord. Sterculiaceae). A tree of western Africa. Dose, 5 to 30 grains. Common Names:... / ...re, a remedy for muscular and nervous depression due to cerebral and spinal anemia. It is useful in hysteria, mental gloom, neurasthenia, and the diarrhea of debility. It may be used in acute alcoholi... / ...used when there is mental depression, tendency to faint, poor appetite and digestion, great nervous irritability, and profound muscular debility.1
LAVANDULALAIN12
The flowers of Lavandula vera, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Dry sterile soils of mountainous elevations in southern Europe and northern... / ...inatives. They are extensively employed to allay gastric uneasiness and nausea, in flatulent colic, hysteria, nervous debility, general languor and tendency to fainting. For nervous and weak individua... / ...the compound tincture in nervous irritability in children, and incorporated it in a soothing syrup described under Cypripedium, which see.1
The flowers of Lavandula vera, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Dry sterile soils of mountainous elevations in southern Europe and northern... / ...inatives. They are extensively employed to allay gastric uneasiness and nausea, in flatulent colic, hysteria, nervous debility, general languor and tendency to fainting. For nervous and weak individua... / ...the compound tincture in nervous irritability in children, and incorporated it in a soothing syrup described under Cypripedium, which see.1
PASSIFLORAPABE10
The root and stem-base of Passiflora incarnata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Passifloraceae). Southern United States. Dose, 5 to 120 grains. Common Names:... / ...verwork, or from febrile excitement; sleeplessness in the young and the aged; convulsive movements; hysteria; infantile nervous irritability; dyspnea palpitation of the heart from excitement or shock....1
The root and stem-base of Passiflora incarnata, Linné (Nat. Ord. Passifloraceae). Southern United States. Dose, 5 to 120 grains. Common Names:... / ...verwork, or from febrile excitement; sleeplessness in the young and the aged; convulsive movements; hysteria; infantile nervous irritability; dyspnea palpitation of the heart from excitement or shock....1
SCUTELLARIASCCH2
The fresh green herb of Scutellaria lateriflora, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in damp situations throughout the United States. Dose, 5 to... / ...hysical exhaustion, or teething; nervousness with muscular excitation; tremors; subsultus tendinum; hysteria, with inability to control muscular action; functional heart disorders of a purely nervous ... / ...a great reputation as a cure for hydrophobia, based upon the reports of New Jersey physicians, a claim which time has totally failed to sustain.1
The fresh green herb of Scutellaria lateriflora, Linné (Nat. Ord. Labiatae). Common in damp situations throughout the United States. Dose, 5 to... / ...hysical exhaustion, or teething; nervousness with muscular excitation; tremors; subsultus tendinum; hysteria, with inability to control muscular action; functional heart disorders of a purely nervous ... / ...a great reputation as a cure for hydrophobia, based upon the reports of New Jersey physicians, a claim which time has totally failed to sustain.1
STAPHISAGRIA
...rvals and prolonged flow; spermatorrhea in anemic subjects; depression of spirits; hypochondriasis; hysteria, with uterine or ovarian irritation, despondency, moroseness, and violent outbursts of pass......udder recorded some years ago, the nervous conditions best met with staphisagria are those shown by hysteria and hypochondriasis with depression of spirits, despondency, moroseness, and violent outbu...1
...rvals and prolonged flow; spermatorrhea in anemic subjects; depression of spirits; hypochondriasis; hysteria, with uterine or ovarian irritation, despondency, moroseness, and violent outbursts of pass......udder recorded some years ago, the nervous conditions best met with staphisagria are those shown by hysteria and hypochondriasis with depression of spirits, despondency, moroseness, and violent outbu...1
VALERIANA
...iata, Ammoniated Tincture of Valerian. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Cerebral anemia; hysteria; chorea; hemicrania, all with mental depression and despondency; mild spasmodic movements. ......on is feeble and there is mental depression and despondency. With such symptoms it proves useful in hysteria and hypochondria, nervous headache, and hemicrania. It is one of the best medicines we poss...1
...iata, Ammoniated Tincture of Valerian. Dose, 1 to 60 drops. Specific Indications.Cerebral anemia; hysteria; chorea; hemicrania, all with mental depression and despondency; mild spasmodic movements. ......on is feeble and there is mental depression and despondency. With such symptoms it proves useful in hysteria and hypochondria, nervous headache, and hemicrania. It is one of the best medicines we poss...1
VIBURNUM OPULUS.
The bark of Viburnum Opulus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Caprifoliaceae). A shrub... / ...ra, as well as of the voluntary musculature. It allays uterine irritation with a tendency to excite hysteria, and for spasmodic dysmenorrhea it is highly regarded by competent practitioners. Briefly, ......pulsive pain, difficult, spasmodic or neuralgic dysmenorrhea, spasmodic contraction of the bladder, hysteria, and some mild forms of convulsions.1
The bark of Viburnum Opulus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Caprifoliaceae). A shrub... / ...ra, as well as of the voluntary musculature. It allays uterine irritation with a tendency to excite hysteria, and for spasmodic dysmenorrhea it is highly regarded by competent practitioners. Briefly, ......pulsive pain, difficult, spasmodic or neuralgic dysmenorrhea, spasmodic contraction of the bladder, hysteria, and some mild forms of convulsions.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 Hysteria
ACID VALERIANIC AND VALERIANATES
Compounds of Valerianic Acid produce a quieting effect in hysterical conditions and are prescribed usually with reference to that effect. The uncombined acid is never used. a. Ammonium Valerianate. This is the salt of Valerianic Acid most frequently prescribed. It is useful innervous headaches, hysteria and the nervousness connected with pregnancy or the meno pause. Very commonly combined with bromides. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 (2 to 10 grs.). b. Ferric Valerianate. Prescribed commonly in combination w2
Compounds of Valerianic Acid produce a quieting effect in hysterical conditions and are prescribed usually with reference to that effect. The uncombined acid is never used. a. Ammonium Valerianate. This is the salt of Valerianic Acid most frequently prescribed. It is useful innervous headaches, hysteria and the nervousness connected with pregnancy or the meno pause. Very commonly combined with bromides. Dose, 0.12 to 0.6 (2 to 10 grs.). b. Ferric Valerianate. Prescribed commonly in combination w2
ASAFETIDAFEAS2
Gum resin from FERULA FOETIDA, (Bunge) Regel. Antispas modic, carminative, nervine. Used in hysterial conditions, as a soothing remedy for infants, for relief of constipation and t ympanites and as a stimulant expectorant. Dose, 0.2 to 1 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.).2
Gum resin from FERULA FOETIDA, (Bunge) Regel. Antispas modic, carminative, nervine. Used in hysterial conditions, as a soothing remedy for infants, for relief of constipation and t ympanites and as a stimulant expectorant. Dose, 0.2 to 1 Grm. (3 to 15 grs.).2
CHLORAL (Chloral Hydrate)
A powerful hypnotic, less eflicient as an anodyne than opium; antispasmodic. Especially valuable in spasms of strychnine poison ing, tetanus, hysteria and chorea. Dose, 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).2
A powerful hypnotic, less eflicient as an anodyne than opium; antispasmodic. Especially valuable in spasms of strychnine poison ing, tetanus, hysteria and chorea. Dose, 0.6 to 2.0 Grm. (10 to 30 grs.).2
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 br2
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 br2
PASSION-FLOWER
The root and stems of PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, Lin. Sedative, anodyne, antispasmodic. Useful in neurasthenic conditions, insom nia, neuralgic affections, nervous irritation in infants, hysteria, cardiac palpitation, etc.2
The root and stems of PASSIFLORA INCARNATA, Lin. Sedative, anodyne, antispasmodic. Useful in neurasthenic conditions, insom nia, neuralgic affections, nervous irritation in infants, hysteria, cardiac palpitation, etc.2
RUERUTA5
The leaves of RUTA GRAVEOLENS. Lin. Irritant, acting specifically on the uterine system; emmenagogue, antispasmodic. anthelmintic. Used in amenorrhea, not of congestive type; in hysteria; in hemorrhage following abortion. etc. Active constituent, the volatile oil which may be given in doses of 0.03 to 0.15 c. c. (1 to 5 drops).2
The leaves of RUTA GRAVEOLENS. Lin. Irritant, acting specifically on the uterine system; emmenagogue, antispasmodic. anthelmintic. Used in amenorrhea, not of congestive type; in hysteria; in hemorrhage following abortion. etc. Active constituent, the volatile oil which may be given in doses of 0.03 to 0.15 c. c. (1 to 5 drops).2
SKUNK CABBAGESYMPL
The rhizome and rootlets of SPATHYEMA FOETIDA, (L.) Raf. Antispasmodic, stimulant expectorant, mildly narcotic. Used in asthma, hysteria, bronchial affections and in whooping cough.2
The rhizome and rootlets of SPATHYEMA FOETIDA, (L.) Raf. Antispasmodic, stimulant expectorant, mildly narcotic. Used in asthma, hysteria, bronchial affections and in whooping cough.2
TANSYTANAC
The leaves and tops of TANACETUM VULGARE, Lin. Emmena gogue, anthelmintic. carminative, antiperiodic. Used in flatulent dyspepsia and in hysteria; in domestic practice as a vermiiuge and especially as an emmenagoirue. The essential oil, which represents the activity of the drug as an emmenagogue, is given in doses of 0.05 to 0.25 c. c. (1 to 4 M).2
The leaves and tops of TANACETUM VULGARE, Lin. Emmena gogue, anthelmintic. carminative, antiperiodic. Used in flatulent dyspepsia and in hysteria; in domestic practice as a vermiiuge and especially as an emmenagoirue. The essential oil, which represents the activity of the drug as an emmenagogue, is given in doses of 0.05 to 0.25 c. c. (1 to 4 M).2
TULIP TREE
The bark of LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA, Lin. Stimulant tonic, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, antiperiodic, anthelmintic. Used occasionally in intermittent fevers, chronic rheumatism, colliquative sweats and diarrhea of phthisis, and in hysteria. Fluid Extract Tulip-tree bark. Dose, 2 to 8 c. c. (30 to 120 M).2
The bark of LIRIODENDRON TULIPIFERA, Lin. Stimulant tonic, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, antiperiodic, anthelmintic. Used occasionally in intermittent fevers, chronic rheumatism, colliquative sweats and diarrhea of phthisis, and in hysteria. Fluid Extract Tulip-tree bark. Dose, 2 to 8 c. c. (30 to 120 M).2
VALERlAN
The rhizome and roots of VALERIANA OFFICINALIS Lin. Antispasmodic, nervine. Much used to quiet nervous restlessness and insomnia, especially in typhoid conditions, in hysteria and, generally combined with morphine, in delirium tremens; to relieve nervous headaches, for infantile colic, etc. See also Acid Valerianic.2
The rhizome and roots of VALERIANA OFFICINALIS Lin. Antispasmodic, nervine. Much used to quiet nervous restlessness and insomnia, especially in typhoid conditions, in hysteria and, generally combined with morphine, in delirium tremens; to relieve nervous headaches, for infantile colic, etc. See also Acid Valerianic.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 Hysteria
HYSTERIA
The remedies of most value in the paroxysms are valerianates, bromides, asafetida, chloral, camphor monobromide; general tonic treatment is nearly always indicated; uterine sedatives are often the most important remedies.2
The remedies of most value in the paroxysms are valerianates, bromides, asafetida, chloral, camphor monobromide; general tonic treatment is nearly always indicated; uterine sedatives are often the most important remedies.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.