Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by bacteria. It infects the genital area, lips, mouth, or anus of both men and women. You usually get syphilis from sexual contact with someone who has it. It can also pass from mother to baby during pregnancy.
The early stage of syphilis usually causes a single, small, painless sore. Sometimes it causes swelling in nearby lymph nodes. If you do not treat it, syphilis usually causes a non-itchy skin rash, often on your hands and feet. Many people do not notice symptoms for years. Symptoms can go away and come back.
The sores caused by syphilis make it easier to get or give someone HIV during sex. If you are pregnant, syphilis can cause complications, or you could lose your baby. In rare cases, syphilis causes serious health problems and even death.
Syphilis is easy to cure with antibiotics if you catch it early. Correct usage of latex condoms greatly reduces, but does not completely eliminate, the risk of catching or spreading syphilis. If your or your partner is allergic to latex, you can use polyurethane condoms. The most reliable way to avoid infection is to not have anal, vaginal, or oral sex.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Syphilis
BERBERIS (Mahonia) AQUIFOLIUM
...ng. In this way most likely its good effects are produced in such grave constitutional disorders as syphilis. Certainly the ravages of this disease are lessened under these circumstances and aggravate......ic and intestinal catarrh. Remotely it sometimes controls leucorrhoea. If these are associated with syphilis, it helps the latter to the extent that it controls these disorders. Berberis aquifolium ha......lterative and reparative action. The bone, mucosa, and cutaneous disorders following in the wake of syphilis seem to clear up under its persistent use, when given in appreciable doses. Whether it has ...1
...ng. In this way most likely its good effects are produced in such grave constitutional disorders as syphilis. Certainly the ravages of this disease are lessened under these circumstances and aggravate......ic and intestinal catarrh. Remotely it sometimes controls leucorrhoea. If these are associated with syphilis, it helps the latter to the extent that it controls these disorders. Berberis aquifolium ha......lterative and reparative action. The bone, mucosa, and cutaneous disorders following in the wake of syphilis seem to clear up under its persistent use, when given in appreciable doses. Whether it has ...1
CONDURANGO
The bark of Gonolobus Cundurango, Triana (Marsdenia Condurango, Reichenbach) (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). South America, especially Ecuador. Common... / .... Action and Therapy.A drug of considerable power, introduced into medicine in 1871 as a cure for syphilis and cancer of the stomach, in both of which it has but an unsustained reputation. It is tho... / ...powerfully upon the nervous system, inducing in animals, impaired appetite, vomiting, ptyalism, muscular weakness, convulsions, and paralysis.1
The bark of Gonolobus Cundurango, Triana (Marsdenia Condurango, Reichenbach) (Nat. Ord. Asclepiadaceae). South America, especially Ecuador. Common... / .... Action and Therapy.A drug of considerable power, introduced into medicine in 1871 as a cure for syphilis and cancer of the stomach, in both of which it has but an unsustained reputation. It is tho... / ...powerfully upon the nervous system, inducing in animals, impaired appetite, vomiting, ptyalism, muscular weakness, convulsions, and paralysis.1
ECHINACEA
The dried root of Brauneria angustifolia, Linné (Echinacea angustifolia [DeCandolle], Heller). (Nat. Ord. Compositae.) In rich prairie soils of... / ...cers, bed sores, stinking tibial ulcers, and ulcers of the nasal mucosa, due either to ozaena or to syphilis. The greater the tendency to lifelessness and dissolution of the tissues and the more prono... / ...cent solution to full strength echinacea or echafolta may be freely used, syringing the channels with it. This gives great relief from pain 1
The dried root of Brauneria angustifolia, Linné (Echinacea angustifolia [DeCandolle], Heller). (Nat. Ord. Compositae.) In rich prairie soils of... / ...cers, bed sores, stinking tibial ulcers, and ulcers of the nasal mucosa, due either to ozaena or to syphilis. The greater the tendency to lifelessness and dissolution of the tissues and the more prono... / ...cent solution to full strength echinacea or echafolta may be freely used, syringing the channels with it. This gives great relief from pain 1
FRANCISCEA
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable... / ... and Therapy.Diuretic and probably alterative. It is employed along the Amazon for rheumatism and syphilis. It is capable of producing gastro-enteritis and death. Manaca has been proposed for rheuma...1
The root and stem of Brunfelsia (Franciscea) uniflora, Pohl (Nat. Ord. Solanaceae). A tropical American shrub. Common Names: Manaca, Vegetable... / ... and Therapy.Diuretic and probably alterative. It is employed along the Amazon for rheumatism and syphilis. It is capable of producing gastro-enteritis and death. Manaca has been proposed for rheuma...1
GUAIACUM
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...forms of sore throat mentioned below. Internal. Guaiaic once had considerable vogue as a remedy for syphilis, but is practically out of use in that disease at the present day. It was also much used in... / ...a fourfold dilution of specific medicine, mixed with syrup and water. Stronger preparations than this diluted tincture precipitate heavily.1
The resin of the wood of Guaiacum officinale, Linné, or of Guaiacum sanctum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Zygophyllaceae). West Indian trees. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...forms of sore throat mentioned below. Internal. Guaiaic once had considerable vogue as a remedy for syphilis, but is practically out of use in that disease at the present day. It was also much used in... / ...a fourfold dilution of specific medicine, mixed with syrup and water. Stronger preparations than this diluted tincture precipitate heavily.1
IRISIRIS
The rhizome and roots of Iris versicolor, Linné (Nat. Ord. Iridaceae). Common in wet places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common... / ...ograde metamorphosis. Iris impresses the thyroid function, is of great value in the adenopathies of syphilis and skin affections, with imperfect functioning of the lymphatic system resulting in enlarg...1
The rhizome and roots of Iris versicolor, Linné (Nat. Ord. Iridaceae). Common in wet places in the United States. Dose, 5 to 20 grains. Common... / ...ograde metamorphosis. Iris impresses the thyroid function, is of great value in the adenopathies of syphilis and skin affections, with imperfect functioning of the lymphatic system resulting in enlarg...1
JACARANDAJACAR
The leaves of Jacaranda procera, Sprengel (Nat. Ord. Bignoniaceae). A tree of Guiana and Brazil. Common Names: Carob Tree, Caroba,... / ...ned no such reputation in this country. A few, however, have used it for the late manifestations of syphilis, as eruptions and ulcerations. Watkins suggested its use in the epilepsy of masturbators an...1
The leaves of Jacaranda procera, Sprengel (Nat. Ord. Bignoniaceae). A tree of Guiana and Brazil. Common Names: Carob Tree, Caroba,... / ...ned no such reputation in this country. A few, however, have used it for the late manifestations of syphilis, as eruptions and ulcerations. Watkins suggested its use in the epilepsy of masturbators an...1
KALMIA
The leaves of Kalmia latifolia, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). A beautiful shrub of mountains and damp situations in the United States. Common... / ... irritation; chronic syphilitic cachexia. Action and Therapy.King valued kalmia in constitutional syphilis, with excited heart-action and rapid circulation. Being a sedative it is said to allay feve... / ...associated with a syphilitic taint. Kalmia has never obtained a very important place in medicine, though it possesses strongly toxic properties.1
The leaves of Kalmia latifolia, Linné (Nat. Ord. Ericaceae). A beautiful shrub of mountains and damp situations in the United States. Common... / ... irritation; chronic syphilitic cachexia. Action and Therapy.King valued kalmia in constitutional syphilis, with excited heart-action and rapid circulation. Being a sedative it is said to allay feve... / ...associated with a syphilitic taint. Kalmia has never obtained a very important place in medicine, though it possesses strongly toxic properties.1
PODOPHYLLUM
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...t will give good results as an aid to elimination of broken-down products in the secondary phase of syphilis, in so-called chronic rheumatism and in scrofula. The dose should be small, not sufficient ...1
The dried rhizome and roots of Podophyllum peltatum, Linné (Nat. Ord. Berberidaceae). Rich woods and thickets of North America. Dose, 5 to 30... / ...t will give good results as an aid to elimination of broken-down products in the secondary phase of syphilis, in so-called chronic rheumatism and in scrofula. The dose should be small, not sufficient ...1
STILLINGIA
...sation, and more or less resultant prostration. For a long time it has been praised as a remedy for syphilis, and discordant views are expressed by clinicians as to its value as such. We do not believ......eatly aiding other and more powerful agents, as the iodide of potassium. In all phases of secondary syphiliscutaneous syphilides, mucous patches, ulcers, and periosteal pain and nodular and glandula......e through its depurative action. It must not be misunderstood, however, that any claim to a cure of syphilis by stillingia can be justified by past experience. Nevertheless, it is one of the best of r...1
...sation, and more or less resultant prostration. For a long time it has been praised as a remedy for syphilis, and discordant views are expressed by clinicians as to its value as such. We do not believ......eatly aiding other and more powerful agents, as the iodide of potassium. In all phases of secondary syphiliscutaneous syphilides, mucous patches, ulcers, and periosteal pain and nodular and glandula......e through its depurative action. It must not be misunderstood, however, that any claim to a cure of syphilis by stillingia can be justified by past experience. Nevertheless, it is one of the best of r...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 Syphilis
ARSENIC
An active irritant poison. In small doses a powerful alterative. tonic, hematinic and antiperiodic. Prescribed in chronic cutaneous diseases, secondary syphilis, chorea, neuralgia and malarial fevers. a. Arsenous Bromide. Has been used especially in diabe tes. Dose, 0.0015 to 0.006 Grm. (1-40 to 1-10 gr.). b. Arsenous Chloride. Dose, 0.002 to 0.004 Grm. (1-30 to 1-15 am). For formulas see in Part II, Alteratives ( a) and Tonics (i). c. Arslenous iodide. Particularly useful in syphilis and obstin2
An active irritant poison. In small doses a powerful alterative. tonic, hematinic and antiperiodic. Prescribed in chronic cutaneous diseases, secondary syphilis, chorea, neuralgia and malarial fevers. a. Arsenous Bromide. Has been used especially in diabe tes. Dose, 0.0015 to 0.006 Grm. (1-40 to 1-10 gr.). b. Arsenous Chloride. Dose, 0.002 to 0.004 Grm. (1-30 to 1-15 am). For formulas see in Part II, Alteratives ( a) and Tonics (i). c. Arslenous iodide. Particularly useful in syphilis and obstin2
CASCARA AMARGA
The bark of an undetermined species of PICRAMNIA. Alterative, tonic, hepatic stimulant. Used especially in constitutional syphilis, and in chronic nephritis.2
The bark of an undetermined species of PICRAMNIA. Alterative, tonic, hepatic stimulant. Used especially in constitutional syphilis, and in chronic nephritis.2
FALSE BITTERSWEET
The bark of the root of CELASTRUs SCANDENS, Lin. Emetic, dis cutient, alterative. Has been employed in chronic rheumatic and cutaneous aflections, in secondary syphilis, and in the form of an ointment in treatment of burns, excoriations. indurated glands, etc.2
The bark of the root of CELASTRUs SCANDENS, Lin. Emetic, dis cutient, alterative. Has been employed in chronic rheumatic and cutaneous aflections, in secondary syphilis, and in the form of an ointment in treatment of burns, excoriations. indurated glands, etc.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
MEZEREUM
The bark of DAPHNE MEZEREUM, Lin. Irritant, sialagogue, alterative, in large doses emeto-cathartic; locally applied as a counter-irritant. Used in scrofula and syphilis, in chronic rheumatism and in obstinate cutaneous diseases.2
The bark of DAPHNE MEZEREUM, Lin. Irritant, sialagogue, alterative, in large doses emeto-cathartic; locally applied as a counter-irritant. Used in scrofula and syphilis, in chronic rheumatism and in obstinate cutaneous diseases.2
PLANTAINPLANT
The leaves of PLANTAGO MAJOR, Lin. Alterative, diuretic, anti septic, hemostatic. Used in scrofula and syphilis, in menorrhagia, hematuria, dysentery and other fluxes, in eneuresis and as a remedy for toothache.2
The leaves of PLANTAGO MAJOR, Lin. Alterative, diuretic, anti septic, hemostatic. Used in scrofula and syphilis, in menorrhagia, hematuria, dysentery and other fluxes, in eneuresis and as a remedy for toothache.2
SARSAPARILLASMAR
The root of SMILAX OFFICINALIS, Kunth. SMILAX MEDICA. Schlecht. and other species of SMILAX. Alterative; prescribed in con stitutional diseases such as syphilis, usually in conjunction with potassium iodide and other alteratives.2
The root of SMILAX OFFICINALIS, Kunth. SMILAX MEDICA. Schlecht. and other species of SMILAX. Alterative; prescribed in con stitutional diseases such as syphilis, usually in conjunction with potassium iodide and other alteratives.2
SPIKENARDARALI
The rhizome of ARALIA RACEMOSA, Lin. Stimulant diaphoretic. alterative. Used in chronic rheumatism, scrofula and syphilis.2
The rhizome of ARALIA RACEMOSA, Lin. Stimulant diaphoretic. alterative. Used in chronic rheumatism, scrofula and syphilis.2
TWIN LEAF
The rhizomeof JEFFERSONIA DIPHYLLA, (L.) Pers. Antispas modic, expectorant, diaphoretic, alterative. Used in chronic rheu. matism and syphilis, in spasmodic affections and as a gargle in ulcerated sore throat.2
The rhizomeof JEFFERSONIA DIPHYLLA, (L.) Pers. Antispas modic, expectorant, diaphoretic, alterative. Used in chronic rheu. matism and syphilis, in spasmodic affections and as a gargle in ulcerated sore throat.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 Syphilis
ABORTION
Habitual abortion may be due to syphilis, to endo-metritis or uterine displacement. to undue sexual excitement or to anemia or other form of malnutrition.... / Habitual abortion may be due to syphilis, to endo-metritis or uterine displacement. to undue sexual excitement or to anemia or other form of malnutrition. Prevention of the accident ... / ...small doses of ergot and quinine. Ergot must al ways be used with proper caution, and only a physiologically stand ardized preparation should be employed.2
Habitual abortion may be due to syphilis, to endo-metritis or uterine displacement. to undue sexual excitement or to anemia or other form of malnutrition.... / Habitual abortion may be due to syphilis, to endo-metritis or uterine displacement. to undue sexual excitement or to anemia or other form of malnutrition. Prevention of the accident ... / ...small doses of ergot and quinine. Ergot must al ways be used with proper caution, and only a physiologically stand ardized preparation should be employed.2
CATARRH, VESICAL
Apply a20per cent. solution of cocaine as a local anesthetic, then cauterize with nitric acid. Dress afterwards with Iodosyl. Treat constitutionally ior syphilis.2
Apply a20per cent. solution of cocaine as a local anesthetic, then cauterize with nitric acid. Dress afterwards with Iodosyl. Treat constitutionally ior syphilis.2
SYPHILIS
The usual treatment is by mercurials (mercurous iodide, blue mass. mercury and chalk or corrosive sublimate. the first being generally given preference) continued up to the point of tolerance as much as eighteen months. followed by a course of potassium iodide, sometimes combined still with mercury. Vegetable alteratives are generally prescribed also, and the mercury is sometimes reinforced by combination with gold, as in the Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide with Mercury, N., B. & Co.2
The usual treatment is by mercurials (mercurous iodide, blue mass. mercury and chalk or corrosive sublimate. the first being generally given preference) continued up to the point of tolerance as much as eighteen months. followed by a course of potassium iodide, sometimes combined still with mercury. Vegetable alteratives are generally prescribed also, and the mercury is sometimes reinforced by combination with gold, as in the Solution Gold and Arsenic Bro mide with Mercury, N., B. & Co.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.