Ledgend of Medicine

ANEMOPSIS CALIFORNICA
   The root of Anemopsis californica, Hooker (Nat. Ord. Saururaceae). A native perennial of wet places in Southern California and Northern Mexico.... / ...se, 10 to 60 drops in syrup. Action and Therapy.—Reputed astringent, tonic, carminative, and anti-emetic. A mucous membrane stimulant for catarrhal conditions of the respiratory, gastro-intestinal, a... / ...to slightly glycerinated water. It has a reputation for relieving the excessive discharges of chronic gonorrhea, acting somewhat like cubeb. ¹

ANTHEMIS NOBILIS
   The flower-heads of Anthemis nobilis, Linné, (Nat. Ord. Compositae). Collected from cultivated plants. Common Names: Roman Chamomile, Chamomile,... / ...y.—The cold infusion is reputed stomachic; the hot infusion diaphoretic (1 to 2 fluidounces), and emetic (5 to 12 fluidounces); the oil carminative. The cold infusion may be used in gastric debility,... / ...cramps and colic due to flatulency. Anthemis is little used. ¹

AQUA ROSÆ
   Rose Water. Stronger Rose Water mixed with an equal part of distilled water, immediately before dispensing. Description.—A clear aqueous... / ...on-irritating and slightly astringent collyrium. As a perfume preparation it is of much value in cosmetic lotions and washes, and the Stronger Rose Water (Aqua Rosae Fortior) is an ingredient of Ointm...¹

CAPSICUM
   The ripe fruit, dried, of Capsicum frutescens, Linné (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). Tropical America; also cultivated in most tropical countries. Dose,... / ...h stomach and intestines. A mixture of capsicum, vinegar, and salt will sometimes prove a good antiemetic if given in small doses diluted with cold water. Capsicum should be largely used in low forms ...¹

CASCARA SAGRADA
   The dried bark of Rhamnus Purshiana, De Candolle (Nat. Ord. Rhamnaceae). A shrub of Northern Idaho and the Pacific coast. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...ompanied by hepatic torpor. Only preparations of old cascara bark are desirable; the fresh bark is emetic and otherwise disturbing. The taste of cascara is extremely bitter. This may be modified to a ... / ...Dose: One half to one teaspoonful at bedtime. If a more profound action is desired a half drachm of Specific Medicine Podophyllum may be added.¹

COLCHICUM^COLCH
   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... / ...The reputed antidote is tannin freely administered with plenty of water and followed by the use of emetics or the stomach pump. Opium may be given to relieve pain, atropine to sustain breathing, and a...¹

CONIUM
   The full grown fruit, gathered green, of Conium maculatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). Europe and Asia; naturalized in the United... / ... staggering gait, drooping eyelids, and ascending muscular prostration. In poisoning by conium the emetic may be used, but it is preferable to repeatedly wash out the stomach by means of the stomach p... / ...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

DRACONTIUM (Symplocarpus).^DRACO2
   The rhizome, roots and seeds of Symplocarpus foetidus, Linné (Nat. Ord. Araceae). A peculiar plant found in moist grounds in the United States.... / ... cabbage was an ingredient of many early Eclectic medicines, and is still a constituent of Acetous Emetic Tincture, Compound Emetic Powder, and Libradol, the magma representing the latter compound.¹

ERYNGIUM
   The rhizome of Eryngium yuccifolium, Michaux (Nat. Ord. Umbelliferae). A swamp and wet prairie plant found from Virginia to Texas. Dose, 10 to 40... / ...Therapy.—The root of eryngium, when chewed, causes a profuse flow of saliva; in large doses it is emetic. Its chief properties are those of a diuretic and expectorant. While of considerable value in ... / ...gastric irritation and mucous diarrhoea. In these cases the tongue is red and tender, nausea is marked, and there is a strong for food.¹

EUPATORIUM PERFOLIATUM
   ...nd aching pain. Action.—Eupatorium, in small doses, acts as a simple bitter; in large doses it is emetic. Given in hot infusion it causes both emesis and profuse diaphoresis; sometimes catharsis also......nd its way into general medicine through aboriginal and domestic usage. Formerly it was a favorite emetic and was successfully used at the outset of fevers of the bilious remittent and intermittent ty......ecognized, obtaining for it the vulgar name of “Boneset”. It is now seldom, or never, used as an emetic chiefly because emetics are not often employed, and also on account of the bitterness of the d...¹

EUPHORBIA COROLLATA
   ...ough and tenacious secretion. Action and Therapy.—In full doses euphorbia is a comparatively mild emetic; in overdoses it causes drastic emeto-catharsis. It was formerly used to fulfill the purposes ......in overdoses it causes drastic emeto-catharsis. It was formerly used to fulfill the purposes of an emetic and purgative in dropsical conditions. It is now used chiefly in small doses for irritation of...¹

FRASERA
   The dried root of Frasera carolinensis, Walter (Nat. Ord. Gentianaceae). A striking plant found in the Middle and Southern States, west of the... / ...dicine Frasera. Dose, 5 to 60 drops. Action and Therapy.—The recent root is reputed cathartic and emetic. When dried it is a simple, mild tonic to be used like the simple bitters. Scudder regarded it... / ...value in chronic catarrhal dyspepsia. From 5 to 60 drops of Specific Medicine Frasera, well diluted, may be given every four hours.¹

GELSEMIUM
   The dried rhizome and roots of Gelsemium sempervirens (Linné,) Aiton (Nat. Ord. Loganiaceae). Dose, 1/10 to 1 grain. Common Names: Yellow... / ...the lower jaw, and absolute muscular prostration. In poisoning by gelsemium or its alkaloids, the emetic or stomach pump should be used if the patient is not too weak. Tannic acid (or strong infusion... / ...great restlessness and excitation” are the classic indications for it as first formulated by Scudder, and these stand among the truest of speci¹

GLYCERINUM
   Glycerin, Glycerol. A liquid composed most largely of a trihydric alcohol (C3H5(OH)3) obtained by the processes of hydrolysis and distillation of... / ...used. Equal parts of glycerin and water, or preferably rose water, form an elegant and emollient cosmetic lotion for chapped hands, lips, and face cracked or sore nipples, excoriated and chafed surfac... / ...A 5 per cent solution of phenol in glycerin upon cotton may be used for insertion into the aural canal after rupture of the membrana tympani wh¹

IPECACUANHA (Cephaelis Ipecacuanha).
   ...l, tannin, etc. Preparations.-1. Pulvis Ipecacuanha, Powdered Ipecac. Dose, 1 to 20 grains. (Usual emetic dose, 10 to 15 grains.) 2. Specific Medicine Ipecac. Dose, 1/30 to 20 drops (for specific purp....... 3. Syrupus Ipecacuanha, Syrup of Ipecac. Dose, 1 to 20 minims (expectorant); 2 to 4 fluidrachms (emetic). 4. Alcresta Ipecac. Dose, 1 tablet daily. Specific Indications.—Irritation with long and po......r without dyspnea; hoarseness from coughs and colds; hemorrhage; menorrhagia (medium doses); as an emetic when the stomach is overloaded or in foul condition, with broad, flabby and slimy tongue (full...¹

ACID CARBOLIC (Phenol)
   A powerful antiseptic and germicide, also an energetic and rapid poison; used internally as an anti-emetic and a gastric and in testinal antiseptic. Locally it acts as an anesthetic and cauterant. The liquified acid is applied in full strength to cauterize or thoroughly cleanse infected wounds, followed by strongalcohol to neu tralize its devitalizing effects. Carbolated oil (10 grs. to the ounce) or a carbolated ointment of similar strength, is one of the best dress ings for burns, scalds and i²

ALUM [Aluminium and Potassium Sulphate]
   A powerful astringent. Internally used as an emetic (especially in croup), also in lead colic. Locally used as a hemostatic or an as tringent wash or gargle. Dose as emetic, 4 to 8 Grm. (60 to 120 grs.); in lead colic, 1 to 3 Grru. (15 to 45 grs.) every 4 hours, in dilute solution.²

ANTIMONY
   Compounds of Antimony are irritant poisons producing specifi cally depression of the nervous and circulatory systems, nausea and diaphoresis. They are now used chiefly as diaphoretiw, expectorants and alteratives. a. Antimony and Potassium Tartrate (Tartar Emetic). Dose, as an alterative, 0.001 to 0.004 Grm. (1-50 to 1-15 gr.); as an expectorant, 0.005 to 0.010 Grm. (1-12 to 1-6 gr.); as a nauseant diaphore tic, 0.01 to 0.03 Grm. (1-6 to 1-2 gr.); as an emetic, 0.06 Grm. (1 gr.) re peated if ne²

APOMORPHINE
   Derivative alkaloid from MORPHINE. Expectorant or emetic ac cording to the dose. Small doses act as a sedative in delirium tre mens.' As an expectorant 0.001 to 0.0025 Grm. (1-60 to 1-25 gr.) may be given; as an emetic 0.06 (1-10 gr.) usually suflices (always given for this purpose hypodermatically).²

BAYBERRY BARK
   The bark of MYRICA CERIFERA, Lin. Astringent, alterative, errhine, in large doses emetic.²

BITTER-ROOT
   The root of APOCYNUM ANDROsAEMIFOLIUM, Lin. Emetic and cathartic in full doses; in smaller doses, diaphoretic, tonic, laxative and hepatic stimulant. Used especially in dyspepsia with constipa tion and in headache with torpor of the bowels.²

BLESSED THISTLE^CNBE
   The herb of CNICUS BENEDICTUS, Lin. Bitter tonic. hepatic stimulant, diaphoretic; in large doses emetic. Especially useful in dyspepsia with torpid liver.²

BLOOD ROOT (Sanguinaria)
   The rhizome of SANGUINARIA CANADE1\SIs, Lin. Emetic, expec torant, hepatic stimulant, emmenagogue. Used chiefly as a stimu lant expectorant. Active principle an alkaloid commonly called sanguinarine.²

BONESET (Eupatorium)^TAMAU2
   The leaves and flowering tops of EUPATORIU M PERFOLIATUM, Lin. Tonic, diaphoretic, febrifuge. in large doses laxative and nauseant or emetic. The remedy deserves more attention than it has received, its range of use being essentially the same as that of Matricaria.²

BRYONIA
   The root of BRYONIA ALBA, Lin. Hydragogue cathartic, irri. tant, emetic. Its principal use is in dropsy. It is prescribed also in chronic intermittent fever with enlargement of the spleen, in chronic bronchitis, in the early stage of whooping cough and in atonic dys pepsia.²

BILIOUSNESS
   When “bilious” attack is threatened give mercurous iodide, 1 gr. or calomel 2 to... / ...5 grs. (or % gr. every 15 minutes till six doses are taken), followed in four hours by a saline (effervescing granules mag nesia citrated). Often an emetic is the most eflicient remedy; ipecac followed by copious draught of tepid water. Between attacks, pre scribe avoidance of any food found to disa...²

DIPSOMANIA
   The treatment must be largely moral, but sustaining agents such as coca are important. The remedies having most effect are salts of gold (especially Solution Gold and Arsenic Bromide, N., B. & Co.); pilocarpine, tartar emetic, lupulin and capsicum.²

GASTRIC ULCER
   Nourish patient by enemas so that stomach may have complete rest. Internally, silver nitrate and resorcin with codeine or morph ine, antacids, especially sodium bicarbonate with bismuth subcar bonate; counter-irritation by tincture iodine or mustard leaves; antiemetics as needed; for hematemesis, emulsion of oil turpentine, antipyrin, alum or other styptic; suprarenal extract. Bowels must be regulated by enemata.²

INFLUENZA
   The remedies most prescribed in the early stage are; aconlte and potassium citrate to control... / ..., salicylic acid; calomel followed by a saline purge. The bronchitis must be treated in the usual manner, avoid ing depressing agents such as tartar emetic. Cannabis indica is a safe sedative in these cases. Combat the peculiar depression as the case progresses by strychnine or nux vomica in full do...²

MANlA
   The remedies of especial importance are; Hyoscine (or scopola mine) hydrobromide, chloral hydrate, sulphonal, cannabis indica, bromides, apomorphine (in emetic dose).²