WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Leucorrhea
COLCHICUMCOLCH
The dried (I) root and (II) seed of Colchicum autumnale, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae.) England and other parts of Europe. Dose, Corm, 1 to 5... / ...umatism with but little fever. These cases resembled gonorrheal arthritis and were accompanied by a leucorrheal discharge, but were not gonococcic. In most cases the fingers, wrists, and abdomen were ...1
The dried (I) root and (II) seed of Colchicum autumnale, Linné (Nat. Ord. Liliaceae.) England and other parts of Europe. Dose, Corm, 1 to 5... / ...umatism with but little fever. These cases resembled gonorrheal arthritis and were accompanied by a leucorrheal discharge, but were not gonococcic. In most cases the fingers, wrists, and abdomen were ...1
CONIUM
The full grown fruit, gathered green, of Conium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia; naturalized in the United... / ... With this is a state of apathy, frequently frigidity in the female, and imperfect menstruation and leucorrheal discharges. The mentality is disturbed, often to the verge of mania. In such mild forms ... / ...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... / ... With this is a state of apathy, frequently frigidity in the female, and imperfect menstruation and leucorrheal discharges. The mentality is disturbed, often to the verge of mania. In such mild forms ... / ...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
EUCALYPTUSEUAN12
The leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, Labillardiere. Collected from the older parts of the tree. (Nat. Ord. Myrtaceae.) A native tree of Australia;... / ...the fetid odor and give some relief from pain. The following is an ideal vaginal wash for offensive leucorrhea: Rx. Sea Salt, 1 lb.; Fluidextract of Eucalyptus or Specific Medicine Eucalyptus, 1/2 flu... / ...Used according to indications as given above, eucalyptus is a very satisfactory and pleasant medicine. It is best given in syrup or glycerin.1
The leaves of Eucalyptus Globulus, Labillardiere. Collected from the older parts of the tree. (Nat. Ord. Myrtaceae.) A native tree of Australia;... / ...the fetid odor and give some relief from pain. The following is an ideal vaginal wash for offensive leucorrhea: Rx. Sea Salt, 1 lb.; Fluidextract of Eucalyptus or Specific Medicine Eucalyptus, 1/2 flu... / ...Used according to indications as given above, eucalyptus is a very satisfactory and pleasant medicine. It is best given in syrup or glycerin.1
FRANKENIA
The plant Frankenia salina, Chamisso and Schlectendal (Nat. Ord. Frankeniaceae) Native of California and sandy soils of adjacent Pacific Coast. Common... / ... or spray, for catarrhal diseases and other discharges from the mucous membranes, diarrhea, vaginal leucorrhea, gonorrhea, and gleet, and the different types of catarrh. It is little used.1
The plant Frankenia salina, Chamisso and Schlectendal (Nat. Ord. Frankeniaceae) Native of California and sandy soils of adjacent Pacific Coast. Common... / ... or spray, for catarrhal diseases and other discharges from the mucous membranes, diarrhea, vaginal leucorrhea, gonorrhea, and gleet, and the different types of catarrh. It is little used.1
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... / ... catarrhal discharges other than those of the bowels, as chronic pharyngeal catarrh, relaxed uvula, leucorrhea, etc., it is no more valuable than other tannin-bearing drugs, and is often inferior to ... / ...correct excessive acidity, check hemorrhage, and relieve pain; sometimes healing appears to progress rapidly under their influence.1
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... / ... catarrhal discharges other than those of the bowels, as chronic pharyngeal catarrh, relaxed uvula, leucorrhea, etc., it is no more valuable than other tannin-bearing drugs, and is often inferior to ... / ...correct excessive acidity, check hemorrhage, and relieve pain; sometimes healing appears to progress rapidly under their influence.1
HELONIASHELON
..., or irritability; gastric and other disturbances reflexly due to pelvic relaxation; strong, sticky leucorrhea; pelvic fullness with discharge. Action and Therapy.Tonic, diuretic, and vermifuge. (Fo...... is associated aching and propulsive pain. In anemic cases the drug is useful in amenorrhea, and in leucorrhea should be given internally, while hot antiseptic and astringent injections are used local...1
..., or irritability; gastric and other disturbances reflexly due to pelvic relaxation; strong, sticky leucorrhea; pelvic fullness with discharge. Action and Therapy.Tonic, diuretic, and vermifuge. (Fo...... is associated aching and propulsive pain. In anemic cases the drug is useful in amenorrhea, and in leucorrhea should be given internally, while hot antiseptic and astringent injections are used local...1
KINO
The self-dried juice of Pterocarpus Marsupium, Roxburgh (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). A tree of the mountains of the Malabar coast of Hindustan. Dose,... / ... an astringent wash in soreness and relaxation of the uvula and the pharynx, and as an injection in leucorrhea and gonorrhea also as a stimulating application to indolent ulcers. Internal. A good astr...1
The self-dried juice of Pterocarpus Marsupium, Roxburgh (Nat. Ord. Leguminosae). A tree of the mountains of the Malabar coast of Hindustan. Dose,... / ... an astringent wash in soreness and relaxation of the uvula and the pharynx, and as an injection in leucorrhea and gonorrhea also as a stimulating application to indolent ulcers. Internal. A good astr...1
KRAMERIA
The root of Krameria triandra, Ruiz et Pavon, and of Krameria Ixina, Linné (Nat. Ord. Krameriaceae). Small suffruticose plants of South America... / ...ernally it has been used in passive hemorrhage, mucous and serous diarrheas, incontinence of urine, leucorrhea, prostatorrhea and colliquative sweating. It has been advised in the diarrhea of opium ha...1
The root of Krameria triandra, Ruiz et Pavon, and of Krameria Ixina, Linné (Nat. Ord. Krameriaceae). Small suffruticose plants of South America... / ...ernally it has been used in passive hemorrhage, mucous and serous diarrheas, incontinence of urine, leucorrhea, prostatorrhea and colliquative sweating. It has been advised in the diarrhea of opium ha...1
MYRICAMYMA2
The bark and wax of Myrica cerifera, Linné (Nat. Ord. Myricaceae). Dry woods and open fields from Canada to Florida. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...n tissues, and to aphthous and indolent ulcerations. As an injection it is valued by some in atonic leucorrhea. Internal. Bayberry is a stimulating astringent. In full doses it is emetic. It is a reme... / ...grated nut is in frequent domestic use to flavor foods for the sick, and it and the oil in prescription pharmacy to aromatize sleeping mixtures.1
The bark and wax of Myrica cerifera, Linné (Nat. Ord. Myricaceae). Dry woods and open fields from Canada to Florida. Dose, 5 to 60 grains. Common... / ...n tissues, and to aphthous and indolent ulcerations. As an injection it is valued by some in atonic leucorrhea. Internal. Bayberry is a stimulating astringent. In full doses it is emetic. It is a reme... / ...grated nut is in frequent domestic use to flavor foods for the sick, and it and the oil in prescription pharmacy to aromatize sleeping mixtures.1
MYRRHA (Commiphora spp.)
...pectorate; soreness and sponginess of the gums; ptyalism; weight and dragging in pelvis in females; leucorrhea; muscular debility. Action and Therapy.External. Myrrh is the best local application fo......iron and aloes. It is used in diseases of women when there is weight and dragging in the pelvis and leucorrhea; and in suppression of the menses in anemic girls. For the type of amenorrhea dependent u...1
...pectorate; soreness and sponginess of the gums; ptyalism; weight and dragging in pelvis in females; leucorrhea; muscular debility. Action and Therapy.External. Myrrh is the best local application fo......iron and aloes. It is used in diseases of women when there is weight and dragging in the pelvis and leucorrhea; and in suppression of the menses in anemic girls. For the type of amenorrhea dependent u...1
QUERCUSQUAC3
The bark of Quercus alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Fagaceae). Indigenous. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common Names: Oak Bark, White Oak Bark. Principal... / ..., as an astringent for relaxed uvula, with flabby or ulcerated sore throat, and as an injection for leucorrhea, prolapsed rectum and hemorrhoids. The bark of Quercus tinctoria, Bartram (Black Oak), ha... / ...the bowels may first be flushed by means of castor oil or magnesium sulphate, after which the decoction of oak bark may complete the cure.1
The bark of Quercus alba, Linné (Nat. Ord. Fagaceae). Indigenous. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common Names: Oak Bark, White Oak Bark. Principal... / ..., as an astringent for relaxed uvula, with flabby or ulcerated sore throat, and as an injection for leucorrhea, prolapsed rectum and hemorrhoids. The bark of Quercus tinctoria, Bartram (Black Oak), ha... / ...the bowels may first be flushed by means of castor oil or magnesium sulphate, after which the decoction of oak bark may complete the cure.1
SENECIO
...he pelvic contents, with dragging painful sensations; uterine enlargement, with uterine or cervical leucorrhea and impairment of function; vaginal prolapse; slight uterine prolapse; pelvic weight and ......s also perineal weight and fullness, and in chronic cases an enlargement of the womb, with cervical leucorrhea. dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, chlorosis, functional sterility, leucorrhea, dy...1
...he pelvic contents, with dragging painful sensations; uterine enlargement, with uterine or cervical leucorrhea and impairment of function; vaginal prolapse; slight uterine prolapse; pelvic weight and ......s also perineal weight and fullness, and in chronic cases an enlargement of the womb, with cervical leucorrhea. dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, chlorosis, functional sterility, leucorrhea, dy...1
SERENOASEREN
The fruit of Serenoa serrulata, Bentham and Hooker (Nat. Ord. Palmacae). Atlantic Coast from Florida to South Carolina. Dose, 10 to 60... / ...ine hypertrophy, the latter being more properly a large, loosely relaxed and flabby organ, actively leucorrheal. It has been recorded also that it increases the sexual appetite and restores lost power... / ...and mucoid discharge.1
The fruit of Serenoa serrulata, Bentham and Hooker (Nat. Ord. Palmacae). Atlantic Coast from Florida to South Carolina. Dose, 10 to 60... / ...ine hypertrophy, the latter being more properly a large, loosely relaxed and flabby organ, actively leucorrheal. It has been recorded also that it increases the sexual appetite and restores lost power... / ...and mucoid discharge.1
STAPHISAGRIA
The ripe seeds of Delphinium Staphisagria, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Mediterranean Basin; cultivated. Dose, 1 to 2 grains. Common Name:... / ...e disorders, with feeble pelvic circulation; deep-seated soreness, dragging and bearing-down pains; leucorrhea; and painful urination. (American Dispensatory.) Action and Toxicology.In small doses... / ...The indications for staphisagria, as concisely stated by us in the American Dispensatory, are given here under Specific Indications.1
The ripe seeds of Delphinium Staphisagria, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ranunculaceae). Mediterranean Basin; cultivated. Dose, 1 to 2 grains. Common Name:... / ...e disorders, with feeble pelvic circulation; deep-seated soreness, dragging and bearing-down pains; leucorrhea; and painful urination. (American Dispensatory.) Action and Toxicology.In small doses... / ...The indications for staphisagria, as concisely stated by us in the American Dispensatory, are given here under Specific Indications.1
VIBURNUM PRUNIFOLIUMVIPR2
The dried bark of the root of Viburnum prunifolium, Linné. The U.S.P. admits the dried bark of this and also of the Viburnum Lentago, Linné, or... / ... chronic uterine inflammation, in subinvolution, in boggy, congested uterus, and for the associated leucorrheal discharges. As a remedy for passive hemorrhage its use will be governed largely by the c...1
The dried bark of the root of Viburnum prunifolium, Linné. The U.S.P. admits the dried bark of this and also of the Viburnum Lentago, Linné, or... / ... chronic uterine inflammation, in subinvolution, in boggy, congested uterus, and for the associated leucorrheal discharges. As a remedy for passive hemorrhage its use will be governed largely by the c...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 Leucorrhea
AGRIMONYAGRIM
The herb of AGRIMONIA EUPATORI,-3, Lin. Astringent. Used in passive hemorrhages, bowel troubles, leucorrhea; the infusion as an astringent wash for ulcers or gargle for sore throat.2
The herb of AGRIMONIA EUPATORI,-3, Lin. Astringent. Used in passive hemorrhages, bowel troubles, leucorrhea; the infusion as an astringent wash for ulcers or gargle for sore throat.2
COPAIBA COOF2
An oleoresin obtained from COPAIBA LANGSDORFFII (Desf.) O.Kze., and kindred species. Alterative to mucous membranes, es pecially of genito-urinary system and air passages; diuretic. Pre scribed in gonorrhea, sub-acute and chronic cystitis, leucorrhea, bronchial catarrh and in chronic skin diseases. Dose, 0.6 to 4.0 c. c. (10 to 60 M).2
An oleoresin obtained from COPAIBA LANGSDORFFII (Desf.) O.Kze., and kindred species. Alterative to mucous membranes, es pecially of genito-urinary system and air passages; diuretic. Pre scribed in gonorrhea, sub-acute and chronic cystitis, leucorrhea, bronchial catarrh and in chronic skin diseases. Dose, 0.6 to 4.0 c. c. (10 to 60 M).2
GALBANUMFEGU
Gum-resin obtained from FERULA GALBANIFLUA, Boiss. & Buhse. Locally applied, stimulant and irritant. Taken internally it tends to lessen excessive mucous secretion and is accordingly used in chronic bronchitis, in intestinal catarrh, leucorrhea, etc.2
Gum-resin obtained from FERULA GALBANIFLUA, Boiss. & Buhse. Locally applied, stimulant and irritant. Taken internally it tends to lessen excessive mucous secretion and is accordingly used in chronic bronchitis, in intestinal catarrh, leucorrhea, etc.2
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 2
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 2
RASPBERRY
The leaves of RUBUS STRIGOSUS, Michx. Astringent, having the same range of use as Blackberry root. It is said to act specifically also on the uterus like ergot. Locally applied in dilute solution in gonorrhea, gleet, leucorrhea and prolapus ani.2
The leaves of RUBUS STRIGOSUS, Michx. Astringent, having the same range of use as Blackberry root. It is said to act specifically also on the uterus like ergot. Locally applied in dilute solution in gonorrhea, gleet, leucorrhea and prolapus ani.2
RHATANY (Krameria)
The root of KRAMERIA TRIANDRA, Ruiz. & Pav. and K. IXINA. Lin, A powerful astringent and hemostatic, used internally or externally wherever an astringent action is dmired, e. g. internally in serous diarrhea, metrorrhagia and passive fluxes generally; locally as a gargle in'relaxed conditions of the throat. as an injection in leucorrhea, gleet, dysentery, etc,2
The root of KRAMERIA TRIANDRA, Ruiz. & Pav. and K. IXINA. Lin, A powerful astringent and hemostatic, used internally or externally wherever an astringent action is dmired, e. g. internally in serous diarrhea, metrorrhagia and passive fluxes generally; locally as a gargle in'relaxed conditions of the throat. as an injection in leucorrhea, gleet, dysentery, etc,2
ZINC SULPHOCARBOLATE (Zinc Phenyl-sulphate)
Properties are those of Zinc Sulphate with more emphasis per haps on their antiseptic character. Given internally as an intesti nal antiseptic; topically used in gargles in sore throat and diphtheria, in injections in leucorrhea as well as in gonorrhea, and in collyria. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).2
Properties are those of Zinc Sulphate with more emphasis per haps on their antiseptic character. Given internally as an intesti nal antiseptic; topically used in gargles in sore throat and diphtheria, in injections in leucorrhea as well as in gonorrhea, and in collyria. Dose, 0.06 to 0.30 Grm. (1 to 5 grs.).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 Leucorrhea
LEUCORRHEA
Improve general health by appropriate medication, exercise, etc. Uterine tonics will be generally useful. Local treatment may be by vaginal douche or by use of vaginal suppositories (preferably Iodosyl Ovoids, N., B. & Co.), the most useful remedies in this connection be ing boric acid, zinc acetate or sulphocarbolate, hydrastine, Iodosyl, alum, carbolic acid and belladonna.2
Improve general health by appropriate medication, exercise, etc. Uterine tonics will be generally useful. Local treatment may be by vaginal douche or by use of vaginal suppositories (preferably Iodosyl Ovoids, N., B. & Co.), the most useful remedies in this connection be ing boric acid, zinc acetate or sulphocarbolate, hydrastine, Iodosyl, alum, carbolic acid and belladonna.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.