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Spinal Affections.
Arsenic, 2. With quinine in malarial enlargement; alone in simple engorged spleen; in typho-malarial fever; and prophylactic in malaria
Spinal Affections.
Cold Affusion, 2. To reduce the engorged
Ergot 1. In relapsing intermittent fever associated with permanently enlarged spleen Gelsemium, 2. Beneficial in cases in which arsenic is, but not specific Grape Cure
Hydrastis, 2. Less powerful than quinine Iodine and Iodides, 2. To promote absorption of the enlarged spleen in simple hypertrophy Manganese, 2. To remedy anaemia if present Mercuric Biniodide. The ointment applied over the splenic area rapidly produces absorption in simple enlargement Muscarine, 2. In vascular dilatation Nitric Acid, 1. Long course in syphilitic and cachexia with enlargement of the spleen Plumbic Iodide, 2. Like mercuric iodide Quinine, 2, 3, 4. Almost a specific in the malarial enlargement of the spleen Resorcin, 2. Like and equal to quinine
Splenic Affections.
Aconite Ammonium Iodide
Sprains.
Aconite Liniment. Well rubbed in Alcohol. Methylated spirit in four of water applied to sprain continuously and allowed to evaporate Ammonium Chloride, 1. Prolonged application of cold saturated lotion Arnica, 3. Much vaunted, little use Bandaging, 1. To give rest to the injured ligaments Calendula. As a lotion Camphor, 4. A stimulating liniment Cold Douche, 1, 3. Collodion, 1. A thick coating to exert a firm even pressure as it dries Hot Fomentations, 1. Early applied Inuction of Olive Oil, 1. With free rubbing Iodine. To a chronic inflammation after a sprain Lead Lotions. Applied at once to a sprained joint Oil of Bay Rest
Rhus Toxicodendron. Lotion Shampooing. After the inflammation has ceased, to break down adhesions Strapping, 1. To give rest Turpentine Liniment. A stimulant application to be well rubbed in Vinegar, 4. Cooling lotion
Stammering.
Vocal Training the most useful
Sterility.
Alkaline Injections, 1. In excessively acid secretions from the vagina Aurum, 2. Where due to chronic metritis, ovarian torpor or coldness; also in decline in the sexual power of the male Borax. Vaginal injection in acid secretion Cantharides. As a stimulant where there is impotence in either sex Cimicifuga, 2. In congestive dysmenorrhoea Dilatation of Cervix in dysmenorrhoea, in pinhole os uteri, and in plugging of the cervix with mucus
Electrical Stimulation of Uterus, 1. In torpor
Sterility.
Gossypii Radix, 4. In dysmenorrhoea with sterility Guaiacum, 1. In dysmenorrhoea with sterility Intra-uterine Stems, 1. To stimulate the lining membrane of the uterus Key-tsi-Ching, 1. A Japanese remedy for female sterility Phosphorus, 2. Functional debility in the male Potassium Iodide. An emmenagogue
Stings and Bites.
Aconite
Alum, 1. For scorpion sting
Ammonia and Alkalies, 3. In stings of insects, to neutralise the formic acid; and in snake-bite
Aqua Calcis, 1. In stings of bees and wasps
Arsenic. As a caustic
Camphor
Carbolic Acid. Mosquito-bites and scorpion-stings
Chloroform, 1. On lint
Essence of Pennyroyal, 1. Against mosquitos
Eucalyptus, 1. Plant in room to keep away mosquitos
Ipecacuanha, 1. Leaves as poultice for mosquito and scorpion bites
Mint Leaves
Oil of Cinnamon. 3j. to 3j. spermaceti ointment spread over hands and face against mosquitos
Oil op Cloves. The same
Potassa Fusa. In dog-bites a most efficient caustic
Removal op Sting
Silver Nitrate. A caustic, but not sufficiently strong in dog-bites
Soap, 1. To relieve itching of mosquito-bites
Stimulants
Sugar. Pounded, in wasp-stings
Stomatitis.
Acids, Mineral, 3. Nitro-hydrochloric acid as gargle or internally ulcerative stomatitis
Alcohol, 2. Brandy and water, a gargle in mercurial and ulcerative stomatitis
Alum, 3. Burnt alum applied locally in ulcerative stomatitis
Argentic Nitrate, 1. In thrush locally
Bismuth, 2. In aphthae of nursing children, sore mouth, dyspeptic ulcers, mercurial salivation, locally applied
Borax, 1. In thrush and chronic stomatitis
Boric Acid, 3. Lotion of 1 in 50
Carbolic Acid, 4. Strong solution locally to aphthae
Copper Sulphate, 3. Locally in ulcerative stomatitis, and to indolent ulcers and sores
Eucalyptus, 2. In all forms
Glycerine of Tannin, 3. In ulcerative stomatitis
Hydrochloric Acid, 2. Concentrated in gangrenous stomatitis; dilute in mercurial, aphthous, etc.
Hydrastis, 2. Fluid extract locally
Iris. In dyspeptic ulcer
Lime Water, 3. In ulcerative stomatitis
Mercury. In dyspeptic ulcers, grey powder
Potassium Chlorate, 1, 2, 3, 4. The chief remedy locally and internally
Potassium Iodide, 1. In syphilitic ulceration
Rubus, 2. Astringent
Salicylic Acid, 3. One part in sufficient alcohol to dissolve, to 50 of water, in catarrhal inflammation to ease the pain
Strabismus.
Atropine. To lessen converging squint when periodic in hypermetropia Eserine. To stimulate the ciliary muscles in deficient contraction Eletricity hyoscyamus Mercury. Like Iodide of Potassium
Potassium Iodide. In syphilitic history if one nerve only is paralysed
Shade over One Eye. In children to maintain acuity of vision
Suitable Glasses. To remedy defective vision
Strophulus.
Antimonium Crudum
Borax And Bran Bath. If skin is irritable Carbonate of Calcium Chamomile Glycerine Lancing the Gums Lead Lotions. To act as astringents Mercury. Grey powder if stools are pale Milk Diet Pulsatilla
Spiritus aetheris Nitrosi. In S. confertus where there is deficient secretion of urine
Sunstroke.
Aconite, 1. Not to be used with a weak heart Alcohol, 1. Is afterwards always a poison Ammonia, 1. For its diaphoretic action Apomorphine, 1. 1/16 grain at once counteracts symptoms Artificial Respiration Belladonna
 
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