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Physician's Materia Medica on Ze-an
ZE-AN
Aconcentrated preparation of CORN SILK, q. v. An efficient lenitive diuretic stimulating the renal secretion without causing - local congestion or irritation. A valuable remedy in catarrhal in flammation of the bladder and in all cases where there is irritation of the genito-urinary tract. Ordinary adult dose 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm), representing about one ounce of fresh corn silk.1
Aconcentrated preparation of CORN SILK, q. v. An efficient lenitive diuretic stimulating the renal secretion without causing - local congestion or irritation. A valuable remedy in catarrhal in flammation of the bladder and in all cases where there is irritation of the genito-urinary tract. Ordinary adult dose 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm), representing about one ounce of fresh corn silk.1
ZE-AN, LITHIATED
Each fluidrachm contains the active constituents of one ounce of fresh corn silk together with Lithium Benzoate, 1 1/2 grs. and Lithium Salicylate, 1 1/2 grs. It is especially useful in cases where uric acid is present in the system in excess. Dose, 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm).1
Each fluidrachm contains the active constituents of one ounce of fresh corn silk together with Lithium Benzoate, 1 1/2 grs. and Lithium Salicylate, 1 1/2 grs. It is especially useful in cases where uric acid is present in the system in excess. Dose, 4 c. c. (a fluidrachm).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WARNING: All medicines, drugs, plants, chemicals or medicial precedures below are for historical reference only.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 Therapeutics Memoranda on Ze-an
CYSTITIS
In Acute Cystitis, aconite and spirit of nitrous ether, supposi tories (or hot rectal... / ...r bladder. Avoid highly seasoned foods and remedies which may irritate the bladder. If urine becomes purulent, salol is useful. In Subacute Cystitis, Ze-an (which is also ad misible even in acute attacks as a lenitive diuretic), buchu, uva ursi, Elixir Saw Palmetto and Sandalwood. In Chronic Cystiti...1
In Acute Cystitis, aconite and spirit of nitrous ether, supposi tories (or hot rectal... / ...r bladder. Avoid highly seasoned foods and remedies which may irritate the bladder. If urine becomes purulent, salol is useful. In Subacute Cystitis, Ze-an (which is also ad misible even in acute attacks as a lenitive diuretic), buchu, uva ursi, Elixir Saw Palmetto and Sandalwood. In Chronic Cystiti...1
GLEET
Iodosyl Pencils; astringent and antiseptic injections or irrigation (silver nitrate, mercuric chloride, zinc sulphate, carbolic acid. potassium permanganate, bismuth subnitrate); internally, methylere blue, sandalwood oil, etc.; Ze-an. Treat stricture by dilatation.1
Iodosyl Pencils; astringent and antiseptic injections or irrigation (silver nitrate, mercuric chloride, zinc sulphate, carbolic acid. potassium permanganate, bismuth subnitrate); internally, methylere blue, sandalwood oil, etc.; Ze-an. Treat stricture by dilatation.1
GONORRHEA
Free irrigation twice a day with a hot solution of potassium per manganate (1 grain increased gradually to 3 grs. to the pint); Iodosyl Pencils, with internal use of Ze-an; injections of silver nitrate or protargol, zinc acetate, mercuric chloride. Internally copaiba, oil sandalwood, cubeb. Treatment for acute gonorrhea should be con tinued until gonococci have completely disappeared.1
Free irrigation twice a day with a hot solution of potassium per manganate (1 grain increased gradually to 3 grs. to the pint); Iodosyl Pencils, with internal use of Ze-an; injections of silver nitrate or protargol, zinc acetate, mercuric chloride. Internally copaiba, oil sandalwood, cubeb. Treatment for acute gonorrhea should be con tinued until gonococci have completely disappeared.1
INCONTINENCE OF URINE
In the nocturnal incontinence of children, remove first any source of reflex irritation, such as worms or long prepuce or excessive acidity or alkalinity of urine. Belladonna, nux vomica, ergot, rhus aroma tica, tincture ferric chloride are among the remedies found service able. Nervous incontinence in adults is best treated with can tharides (one drop of the tincture three times a day) combined with lithiated Ze-an.1
In the nocturnal incontinence of children, remove first any source of reflex irritation, such as worms or long prepuce or excessive acidity or alkalinity of urine. Belladonna, nux vomica, ergot, rhus aroma tica, tincture ferric chloride are among the remedies found service able. Nervous incontinence in adults is best treated with can tharides (one drop of the tincture three times a day) combined with lithiated Ze-an.1
NEPHRITIS, ACUTE
Prescribe at first aconite, calomel and sodium bicarbonate fol lowed by a saline cathartic; warm mucilaginous drinks, potassium citrate and Ze-an; Glyceroplasma over loins. If uremia is threaten ed, elaterium, Tonic Pilocarpine Compound, hot air baths to cause sweating. In later stages digitalis and squill, caffeine, compound spirit juniper, even cantharides in small doses.1
Prescribe at first aconite, calomel and sodium bicarbonate fol lowed by a saline cathartic; warm mucilaginous drinks, potassium citrate and Ze-an; Glyceroplasma over loins. If uremia is threaten ed, elaterium, Tonic Pilocarpine Compound, hot air baths to cause sweating. In later stages digitalis and squill, caffeine, compound spirit juniper, even cantharides in small doses.1
PROSTATITIS
General treatment for Inflammation, q. v. To relieve vesical tenesmus and pain, rectal suppositories of opium and henbane; Ze-an as diuretic, with which may be combined potassium citrate. In chronic cases, local treatment by steel sounds or application of suit able medicaments.1
General treatment for Inflammation, q. v. To relieve vesical tenesmus and pain, rectal suppositories of opium and henbane; Ze-an as diuretic, with which may be combined potassium citrate. In chronic cases, local treatment by steel sounds or application of suit able medicaments.1
SCARLATINA
Some physicians prescribe as a specific remedy sodium salicylate (2 gr. doses every hour),... / ...rs. every 2 to 4 hours). The usual treatment is by diaphoretic and diuretic refrigerants. potassium citrate with spirit nitrous ether, vichy water or Ze-an, N., B. & Co., with potassium acetate. For the sore throat, cold applica tions externally; gargles of Alkal-Antiseptine, N., B. & Co., or car bo...1
Some physicians prescribe as a specific remedy sodium salicylate (2 gr. doses every hour),... / ...rs. every 2 to 4 hours). The usual treatment is by diaphoretic and diuretic refrigerants. potassium citrate with spirit nitrous ether, vichy water or Ze-an, N., B. & Co., with potassium acetate. For the sore throat, cold applica tions externally; gargles of Alkal-Antiseptine, N., B. & Co., or car bo...1
References
1) Nelson, Baker & Co., 1904, Physician's Handy Book of Materia Medica and Therapeustics, Detroit, Michigan.