as given in the foregoing recipe, or even his own com"We know this much, that whenever the skin and eyes

bination, will cure it ?

are yellow, there is a certain condition of the liver, and it is generally believed,

at least, that this condition is always the same, hence, they are always cured, as

above indicated, by the same medicines. But there is a certain diseased condition of the liver, attended with considerable uneasiness, sometimes amounting to actual pain, but not having the jaundiced or yellow .skin and eyes, when

the author has not been able to touch the liver, so as to start the bile, with

either the common liver pills, which contain

podophyllin, leptandrin, etc.,

nor with the chionanthus; but very minute doses of calomel, even the 20th

of a grain, taken at bed-time, followed with a tea-spoonful of epsom salts,

in the morning, has aroused its action, and started tl)e bi)e fveeiy w^tUiD

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the following 24 hours, and

was entirely satisfactory and lasting, by repeat

ing the same doses, at an interval of a week, for 2 or 3 times.

perate cases, else I should not liave ventured

ered a desperate remedy

tlie

—calomel.

These were des-

upon what I had always consid-

But, as I have always believed in "giving

devil his due," I have thus set this down to the credit of calomel, notwitb

standing I, and my mother before me, as well as eclectics generally, have fought

against the use of calomel all our lives.

But I would not, even now, use it in

large doses, especially when such very small ones have such a decided and ben-

But I always try the ordinary treatment first, and only fall back

upon these small doses of calomel when the first plan fails.

But if I fail to "touch",the liver, as the allopaths call it, i. e., fail to

arouse its action, by which its usual biliary secretions are produced, with the

small doses, I should use them as large as 1 to 3 grs. or, if need be, blue mass,

a 3 gr. pill, followed with the salts, to accomplish the same end. I know several persons who claim, and no doubt believe, that nothing but a 3 grain pill of

of blue mass at night, and sometimes for a second night, will act on their liver

when out of order. Working off next morning, of course, with salts or some

eficial effect.

;

other active cathartic.

lose the life of

And I certainly prefer to try this plan rather than to

my patient, or have him go to a doctor who will use calomel or

blue mass from choice; although, by their giving large doses of calomel, they

often fail to cure.

But I always give this class of patients a 1 to 2 gr. pill of

quinine 3 or 4 times daily, after the bilious passages have somewhat subsided

and if much sour eructations arise from the stomach while the bile is being

poured out so freely, I give a little bi-carbonate (common baking) soda, in half

tea-spoonful doses, in a little water. Certainly, however, there can be no objection raised to Dr. Snyder's doses of calomel, as there would be less than 3^ a gr.

to each powder, while allopaths, in the first time of cholera in the United States,

gave it sometimes in ounce doses, and no doubt killed by such treatment more

than the cholera itself. But now, as some of them have got down to the

20th of a grain, or even }^ grain doses, I will gracefully cease my warfare upon

And I am now,

it, at least, when given in the above, homoBopathic, doses.

more than ever before confirmed in the idea that it was by large doses, and

other abuses of its use, that much of the harm it has done was brought about.

Where it is used, let it be in small doses only, and its action watched with great

care, and I trust the result will be as satisfactory to others, as

it

has been

with myself.

1.

SYPHILIS — Alterative for, Successful in Bad Cases.—

poke root, yellow dock root and burdock root,

Direceach 2 ozs. iodide of potash,

to

oz. simple syrup to make 1 pt.

tions Dissolve the iodide in a little of the mixture, and mix all. Dose

tea-spoonful 4 times] daily, one being at bed-time.

Large and robust patients

may put in the

oz. iodide, weak and feeble ones only the J^ oz.

Remarks. If there is any gonorrhea discharge, every other time it is made,

leave out the extract of poke root, and put in the same amount of the fl. ex. of

buchu, in its place. In very bad cases of syphilis, when the pint has been all

taken, get a pint bottle of Tilden's Elixir of lodo Bromide of Calcium ComFl. ex. of stillingla, corydalis,

%

;

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—

%

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205

pound (kept by druggists), and take it according to the directions upon the bottle, and so alternate, for a year, or longer, unless well satisfied that all the syphilitic poison is eradicated from the system sooner than this.

The doctor of

whom I obtained this, at Grand Rapids, Mich., told me that in this manner ho

had cured very bad cases one where the whole body was covered with scabJ

and sores, except, fortunately for the patient, his face and hands did not sho^W

the eruptions.

Upon the scales, or rather around them, he applied an ointment

made as follows: Take a pint bottle and put into it nitric acid, 1 oz. quick

silver, 1 oz., and let stand until the silver is cut; then melt lard,

lb., in ail

earthen bowl, and mix all together and stir with a wooden spatula until

cold.

This was swabbed on around the scabs (if a little gets on thf

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it does not matter;

but he thinks it not best to tear off the scabs,

but to put it freely around the edges), at first three times a week, then

twice, and finally only once a week, till all is smooth as a child's flesh;

This case paid him $100, and had previously paid out over $250, with-

scab

I have also since cured a very bad case with it, and therefore kno'rt

an alterative. In the case first given the doctor told me that aftej

the scabs or sores were cured about 6 months, the man wanted to know if ht

might "marry with safety;" the answer was, " continue the alterative for a yeaf

longer, then there will be safety in marrying. " He followed it up as directed

and then did marry, and never afterwards saw any ill effects from the disease

Although the plan of alternating the above alterative with the Tilden preparation is especially valuable for syphilis, yet the alterative above will be foun(^

very valuable in all the other diseases requiring one.

out benefit.

its value as

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—

2. Gonorrhea Remedy. It consists of an inflammationof theurethrr

of the male and of the vagina of the female, which causes, generally, a dig

•

charge (which is contagious) of a muco-purulent character, having the appear-

ance of mucous and pus. It is generally caused from impure cohabitation bu'i

it does sometimes arise from the parts coming in contact with this gonorrheaf

;

matter, even when partially dry, upon sheets where those having the diseasfl

have slept, or from privy seats, and, in fact, husbands sometimes are affected bj)

an inflammation of a similar character taken from the wife who has an acricf

leucorrheal discharge, while both are perfectly honest and virtuous towards each

These points are now well-known by many physicians, but not well

understood by the people, which leads me to introduce these recipes as much to

other.

point out these facts as to enable people to cure themselves or their friends in

like condition.

Then, as the disease is well-known, as above remarked, in this

manner also described above, let everyone be very careful how they pronounce

another guilty of criminal or impure connection, at least until they are positive

as to the facts in any particular case.

And let me caution every one having

this disease, or in treating others who have it, to be very careful not to allow

any of the matter to come in contact with any open sore, nor with the eye oi

nostrils, for all mucous membranes will take on the disease by such contact.

Keep the hands clean and buru all cloths used for the purpose of cleanliness f?

ensure safety.

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—

the

Other Treatment Necessary. In the commencement of the disease, while

inflammation is acute or active, give a full cathartic dose of some

cooling purgative

—for instance, the compound powder of jalap, with cream of

tartar, or a full cathartic dose of

any medicine one is in the habit of usiug as a

cathartic.

—

Compound Powder of Jalap. Best Alexandria senna, in powder, 1 oz.;

dr. or powdered ginger, 1 dr. mix.

powdered jalap, )4. ^'^- powdered cloves,

This forms an excellent cathartic in all cases requiring quick action. It is mild

but efficient, stimulating the liver and biliary ducts to a healthy action, and help-

%

'>

;

;

ing materially to reduce all inflammatory diseases. It should not, however, be

given in inflammation of the stomach or the bowels, if of a severe character.

In pregnancy, painful menstruation, and other like conditions of females, it

should be taken only in about half the usual doses; repeat half the dose, if

Dose Take one tea-spoonful of the

it does not operate in 4 hours in all cases.

powder in a tea-cup and half fill with boiling water; stir occasionally till cool;

Sweeten, if desired. In all fevers and in the above

stir again and drink all.

cases put into the cup 1 tea-spoonful of cream of tartar, which aids in reducing

fevers or inflammations, especially of the character above indicated.

The patient should also take freely of mucilaginous drinks, as gum-arabic

oz. to 1 oz. to the pint, poured on boiling hot, and the whole drank in

water,

the course of the day, or two at most; or, a tea of marsh mallows, 1 oz. to the

pint of water daily; or, flaxseed tea made in the same way, as most convenient

to obtain.

As soon as the action of the cathartic is well over, and one of the

mucilaginous drinks have helped to allay the severity of the inflammation, use

injections also of an astringent, tonic or antiseptic character, according to the

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severity of the case, like the following:

—

The following is one of the more

3, Injection for Gonorrhea.

common, being principally astringent, for cases where the inflammation and

discharge is slight: Sulphate of zinc, 8 grs., to water, 4 ozs. Directions To

—

be injected 2 or 3 times a day at least; but it is well to inject after each urination; but if much pumlent or thick matter, use one of the following, first having injected water to cleanse the parts thoroughly, and

much smarting or pain, reduce half with water.

if this

strength causes

A glass or rubber syringe is

better than the metallic ones for all these purposes.

4.

Injection for Gonorrhea.

—The following combines tonic,

gent, and antiseptic properties, applicable in the severe cases.

Prof.

It was

astrin-

given by

King in his "Chronic Diseases," with the remark, "that he makes it

known for the first time": Sulphate of quinine, 20 grs.

is aromatic sulphuric acid), 1

dr.;

elixir of vitriol (which

mix, and shake to dissolve the quinine; then

;

add camphor water, 1 oz. and distilled water, 3 ozs. solution of iodide of iron,

Inject as the first; and if it causes pain or uneasiness to any extent,

]4, dr.

reduce a little with water, until the improvement enables it to be borne. I will

give one more, which also combines the astringent, tonic, and antiseptic properties necessary to ensure success, and equally valuable as an Injection in leucor

rhea (which see). It is as follows.,

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Injection— Valuable in Gonorrliea and Leucorrhea.— Fl.

%

chlorate of

sulphate, or acetate, of zinc, 1 dr.

dr.

of golden seal,

d^-; tannin and sulphate of quinine, each 15 grs., the quinine to be

potassa,

dissolved with 15 or 20 drops of aromatic sulphuric acid before put in; distilled

ext.

;

;

%

Used same as the above.

For leucorrhea it had better be made in double the quantity, and used with

a female syringe, cleansing the parts, first, by injecting water as hot as it can be

borne, keeping it in the vagina 2 or 3 minutes, by placing the fingers over the

This is important in all these

external parts to prevent its immediate escape.

injections.

It is also thought best, by J. W. Burney, M. D., of Des Arc, Ark.,

or soft water, 1 pt.

for leucorrhea, to give, internally, a tea-spoonful 3 times daily of the fl. ext. of

buchu in some flax-seed tea.

It will

prove valuable as a diuretic

in either of

these diseased conditions of the system.

6. Any of the articles named in these injections have been used alone, in

the strength of 2 grs. to the oz. of water, for gonorrhea; and, besides these,

strychnia, 1 gr. to the oz. of water, and corrosive sublimate of the same strength,

have been used, it is claimed, with success. The acetate, and the iodide of zinc,

1 to 3 grs. of either to the oz. of water, have been used very satisfactorily.

Of late, suppositories have been brought into use, containing a suitable

amount of any of the foregoing, or other articles which are desired, to be intro-

duced into the ureter at bed-time, by which, it is claimed, a better action is had,

from the fact that the cocoa butter, in which the medicines are held, dissolves

slowly, and thus the medicine is held the longer in contact with the diseased

They are also made of suitable size for the vagina, in leu-

parts of the ureter.

corrhea and gonorrhea of females.

7.

Gonorrhea Cured "Without Injections. —If the following inter-

nal treatment will do

what Dr. Given, of Louisville, Ky., claims for it, it ia

He states, through the

an inquiry, " How to Cure Gonorrhea Successfully Without the Use of Copaiba, Cubebs or Injections?" as follows:

" The following is my prescription, as published in \he American Practi.

tioner several years ago.

It cures in from 2 to 10 days, if given within the first

I have never injected a single

24 or 36 hours after the disease has developed.

Spirits of nitric ether, balsam copaiba and camph. tinct. opii (parapatient:

Mix. Dose A tea-spoontinct. veratrum viride, 1 dr.

goric), of each 1 oz.

preferable, or, at least, is a less difficult plan to pursue.

Brief, in answer to

;

—

ful 3 or 4 times a day."

Remarks.

—The author would say in flaxseed tea or some of the other mucil-

aginous drinks.

The more freely the mucilages are taken, the better for the

however, that those suffering with gonorrhea

must be careful about their diet, excluding meats of all kinds, fats, tea, coffee,

and absolutely avoid all alcoholic and malt liquors, and tobacco in all its forms,

if they hope to get well at all speedily; and also to take a mild cathartic every

3 or 4 days, and that it is also valuable to take a hip-bath 2 or 3 times a day,

while the inflammation is considerable, as hot as it can be borne; also to keep as

quiet as possible, else support the scrotum with a suspensary bandage to pr©patient.

It is generally claimed,

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308

vent stagnation or accumulation of blood in the parts, to which there is often

considerable tendency.

Gonorrhea, the Great French Bemedy for.—In Gunn's " New

8.

Family Physician " we find the following, which he says is known as the

" Great French Remedy for Gonorrhea " in any stage of the disease, and said

to be infallible, without any other medicine:

" Take J^ oz. each of dragon's blood to be found at the druggist:' pulverized colocynth and pulverized gamboge pulverize (better buy the pulverized

article if you can) and rub these three articles together in a mortar; then add 3^

pint boiling water (rain or soft water preferable) and stir occasionally for an

nour with the pestle; then add 2 ozs. each of sweet spirits of nitre and balsam

copaiba, and stir again till well mixed; then bottle for use.

Dose Two teaspoonfuls night and morning until it operates thoroughly on the bowels then 1

tea-spoonful 3 or 3 times a day, or sufficient to keep up a gentle action on the

bowels, and continue until a cure is affected."

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;

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;

Gonorrhea in Its Commencement— Cure Without Injecto my dinner, and on my return

I

9.

tion.

—After having written the above, went

found my Medical Brief had been delivered, and, on looking it over, was struck

at the simplicity of a recipe for gonorrhea, given in answer to an inquiry for

such a cure, by Dr. Hall, of Fairmount, Ga., as follows:

" Spirits nit. dulc. (sweet spirits of nitre), 1 oz. balsam of copaiba and

Mix. Dose

tinct. of mur. ferri (tinct. of muriate of iron), of each, 1 dr.

A tea-spoonful in water, milk or wine (I would say in some of the mucilages

before mentioned) given every few days, 4 to 6 hours apart. No injections needed

;

—

in incipient (the beginning of) gonorrhea."

Remarks.

—He uses the same in ardor urinee (scalding, or heat in passing

urine) with like success; but in this last condition he gives the

repeating in 3 hours, then at longer intervals.

same

dose,

From my knowledge of the

recommend a trial, at once, wherever and whenever

But as some persons will not begin any treatment at

once, as they ought to do, letting the disease become chronic, or by mismanagement or carelessness in taking medicine, or by persisting in the use of spirits,

fat meats, etc. a gleet, or slight discharge, will continue from the urethra after

the inflammatory condition has been subdued.

Such a condition will require

properties of the article, I

needed, in either disease.

,

something of the character given for gleet, after the next item.

10. Gonorrhea, the Latest and Most Simple Treatment for.—

Some time after all the foregoing had been written, upon this subject, the

December number of my Therapeutic Oazette, of Detroit, Micii., came to hand,

with a treatment for this disease, from Dr. Joseph McChesney, surgeon of the

Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railroad Co., at Deming, N. M., which appears

so simple and easy of trial, and withal so effectual (he reporting a number of

cures

I

feel

in

from 6

constrained

to

10 days, and

to give

some of them of long

believing

to

be

as

standing), that

effectual

as it is

Dissolve corrosive sublimate, 1 gr. only, in water, 6

ozs., injecting a syringe of it every 4 hours.

simple.

It is as follows:

it,

it

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—

liemarks. He gave cases of acute, or just commenced, as well as those of

long standing, in which it was equally effective. Il needs no further comment

nor recommendation of mine, only to say I trust too, with him, that in the corrosive sublimate treatment for gonorrhea, I have at last met with the drug that

gives such entire satisfaction to the unfortunate, and one that will prove a finaacial boon to me, and hereby a boon to the unfortunate many, who may never

see Dr. McChcsney, nor myself.

—

11. Gleet, Effectual Treatment for. Some of the first above

mentioned injections for gonorrhea, may be injected for gleet, or the following,

as used by Dr. S. L. Blake, of San Francisco, Cal., who has found it so effectual that he deemed it his duty to place it before the readers of the Brief, in

1880, as follows: Sulphate of zinc, 13 grs.; tinct. iodine, 10 drops; distilled

water (soft water will do in all such cases), Bozs.; mix; inject 4 thnes a day.

Also, fl. ex. uva ursi, 3 ozs. fl. ex. pareira brava, 1 oz. fl. ex. cascara sagrada

and syrup of orange, each 2 ozs. water sufficient to make 8 ozs. mix. [The

pareira brava is a native of the West India Islands and the Spanish Main, says

King, in his American Dispensatory, " It is a tonic, diuretic and aperient, used

in chronic inflammations of the bladder, and various disorders of the urinary

;

;

;

;

organs."

The cascara sagrada is valuable in constipation, while the properties

of the other articles in these prescriptions are well

what he recommends them.]

Dose

known to be valuable for

—Take a tea-spoonful 3 times a day before

meals.

—

This, he says, I consider an invaluable remedy in obstinate

Of course the principal readers of the Brief are physicians, which shows

that Dr. Blake was well satisfied with it or he would not risk the criticism he

would receive if it was not reliable.

Remarks.

cases.

12.

Gleet, for the Pain and Weakness in the Back.—For this,

condition take Venice or white pine turpentine, and work into it as much finely

pulverized rhubarb as will make it pill.

Make into usual sized pills, and take

2 pills twice daily.

13.

Red Drops, Specific for Gleet, Gonorrhea, Leucorrhea^

and Affections of the Kidneys. —Tinct. of guaiac and compound spirits

of lavender, each

copaiba, 1 oz.

;

% oz. oil of cubebs and laudanum, each J^ oz.

mix.

;

Dose

;

balsam of

—A tea-spoonful 3 or 4 times a day—one always

being at bed-time in these cases.

Remarks.

— Dr. Gunn says of these drops; "A specific (positive cure) for

gleet, gonorrhea and leucorrhea, and good for affections of the kidneys."

They

are all, in a certain degree, of a similar character, i. e., there is an inflammation

of the mucus membrane of the parts in each disease; then, what will overcome

it

in one case, will also do

it

in any of the others,

and yet not be a "cure all,"

as the mucus membrane is the same everywhere.

BEE AND WASP STINGS— Sure Cure for.—

I.

Bees.— Mr. R.

L. Aylor, of Waterloo, Ky., in reporting his success in keeping his bees over

the winter of 1881-2, sends a recipe to the Bee Journal, headed "Bees," claim-

ing it as his own discovery.

14

It is simple, easily obtained, and cheap;

and if it

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210

proves as quick and successful a cure as he claims, lie is the one to have the

benefit of "discovery." He gave it in the following words: "Buy from any

drug store a small phial of tincture of myrrh as soon as you are stung apply a

It is also

little to the puncture, when all pain and swelling ceases instantly.

;

excellent for bites of spiders and poisonous reptiles."

Remarks.

— Certainly no one would ask

it

I trust it shall prove as successful as claimed.

desired.

to cure quicker than "instantly."

it does,

If

nothing else "ould be

—

Cut an onion, scrape and

Wasp Stings, Quick and Certain Cure.

II.

apply the juicy part to the sting. It quickly relieves, and allays the irritation

almost as quickly.

Remarks. A correspondent of the London Times reports the case of his

son, stung in the eyeball by a wasp, and when he reached the house, " looked

like death," etc., which made a great commotion, and the sal volatile was gotten,

but one of the maids used the onion juice, and the relief was so quick that he

got up and went out again to help the men destroy the nest. I have no doubt

the onion juice, or scraped onion, is as good for bee stings as for the other; but

lose no time in applying it, if a wasp sting, for they are very poisonous.

—

Handy Remedy for Bites and Stings of Poisonous Animals and Insects.

III.

—A writer in Holfs Journal of Health says: "That for persons about to travel

or to go jnto the country for the summer, an ounce vial of spirits of hartshorn

should be considered one of the indispeusables, as, in case of being bitten or

stung by any poisonous animal or insect, the immediate and free application of

this alkali, as a wash to the part bitten, gives instant, perfect and permanent

so will strong ashesrelief, the bite of a mad dog (we believe) not excepted

;

water.

Remarks..

—I should as soon risk the immediate application of the

—

spirits

of hartshorn as any other caustic for a mad dog bite; but it would not do to

put it into the eye as the onion juice referred to.

SPRAINS, SWELLINGS, CROUP, ETC.-Remedy for.— Best

cider vinegar, 1 pt.

all.

Directions

;

spirits of turpentine,

J^ pt.

;

beat well, 3 eggs, and

mix

— Apply to the neck in croup, and to sprains or swellings by

saturating (thoroughly wetting) cloths and lay on, or bind on when necessary.

" Cures," says Preacher Jones,

swollen

"on the 'double quick.' It cured a woman's

arm in 9 days who had had to give up work and go to begging on

account of the swelling."

Remarks. It would be as valuable for animals as for persons.

See

" Croup, Sovereign Remedy for," for the value of turpentine in this disease. I

think the vinegar and beaten eggs will improve it.

—

HOP BITTERS— Cheap and Reliable, Without Spirits of AnyKind. — Hops, 2 ozs.

brown sugar, 2 lbs.

;

ginger root, bruLsed, 1 table-spoonful; water, 2 galls.;

—

yeast, J^ cup.

Directions Boil the hops and ginger to

obtain their strength, strain half an hour; add the sugar and continue the heat,

;

removing

all

scum

yeast;

the

yeast work

let

that

then cool to blood warmth, put in the

over night, or that length of time, then bottle

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—

and keep in a cool place. Dose Take 2 or 3 good swallows before each meal,

or in- amount as found necessary from the following:

Remarks. These bitters are recommended in all cases requiring a tonic

action, where there is a tendency to a chronic inflammation, as in catarrhal

headache, pain in other parts, kidneys out of order, etc. The gentleman from

whom I obtained tliis, at Grass Lake, Mich., was a kind of "domestic doctor,"

had a cure for everything. I have used these hop bitters, however, and am well

They improve the appetite and strengthen the digespleased with their action.

tion.

One of his cures was for ague, by taking sulphur in m.olasses every

night.

He claims to have cured over 100 obstinate cases with that simple rem€dy. He said if the hop bitters did not loosen the bowels after a few days to

add a little salts Epsom enough of it, for a day or two only, to loosen them.

The following is claimed to be the real Hop Bitters which has made such a

stir in the world:

Hop leaves, 3 ozs. buchu leaves, 1 oz. fl. ext. of dandelion,

1 oz. fl. ext. of mandrake, 2 drs. whisky, 1 qt.

Directions, Dose, etc.

Boil or simmer the hops and the buchu leaves in water, 3^ gal., for 6 hours,

or down to 1 qt. strain, and when cold add the fl. exts. and whisky. Dose—

—

—

—

;

;

;

—

;

,

From 1 to 3 table-spoonfuls, 3 times a day, before meals.

—

Remarks. It will be found a tonic and laxative, and the amount taken

must be governed so as not to loosen the bowels but slightly, else its tonic effects

would be carried off too readily. I have not used this, but I have the first

above, witli much satisfaction.

TOBACCO— Its Use Frequently Injuring Sight and Memory.

— Dr. Mackenzie, in his "Opthalmology," a work on the anatomy and diseases of

the eye, expresses his opinion that tobacco is the frequent cause of amaurosis,

diminution, or complete loss of sight, and says: "One of the best proofs of

this being the case, is the great

improvement in vision (sometimes complete resTobacco

toration), which ensues on the use of that narcotic being abandoned. "

is

a powerful narcotic, and often affects the nerves disastrously.

of Mackenzie, says a French writer, is confirmed

This position

by M. Michel, who classes

the disease among the two forms oi cerebral, or brain, amaurosis (loss or dimin-

ution of sight by the condition of the brain), which are but little known.

of these conditions is seen in heavy drinkers, and

One

symptomatic of delirium

tremens; but the other, he thinks, is brought about by the use of tobacco; and

he also believes there are but few persons who have habitually, for a long period,

smoked more than 5 drachms,

of an ounce, daily, without their sight, and

is

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often their memory, being more or less enfeebled.

Then let those who already

good for their occurkeep

their young folks from its use, if possible.

Fortunate for the author he could

never tolerate its use at all but one can scarcely see an old man, or even young

men, and many boys, even passing afong the street, without a cigar in their

mouth, or gracefully (?) held in their fingers. If its use continues to increase

for the next century as it has for the last decade (10 years passed of this century) we shall, I greatly fear, be the next thing to a nation of imbeciles with

realize either of these conditions, or think the prospect

rence, abandon the use of tobacco in any form, at once, and forever, and

;

;

much larger per cent, of

idiots than at this writing.

A fearful responsi-

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bility rests upon parents,

and governments. Certainly no scliool-boy should be

allowed to use tobacco in any form; but it is law, and vigilant watchfulness of

officers appointed for this purpose, with the same care and watchfulness of par-

ents also that will ever prevent it, and that not wholly; for it has a fascination

which cannot be accounted for upon any other principle only that of exhilaration, which is, in fact, the reason

lates the nerves,

life, if

etc.

why it should never be used.

It over stimu-

and thereby destroys, or very much injures them, shortening

no more serious catastrophe, as blindness,

loss of

memory, paralysis,

does not set in before.

EPILEPSY—Remedies Which Have Been Successful. — I.

Chas. Van Wye, M. D., of Browning, Mo., reports through the Brief the case

of a man of 37, who had been troubled from childhood with epilepsy, cured by

the use of bromide of potassium, 30 grs., 3 times a day, dissolved in water,

half a tumbler or so, until it produced its physiological effects, which are similar to that of iodide of potassium, i.

if

e., it

may affect the head like a cold, and

it may produce diarrhea,

the stomach or alimentary canal are irresistible,

and increase the urine too much, but it ma}' produce acne (a pustular affection

of the skin), and a person taking large doses very long may have a manifestation of weakening of the mind; then, if any of these occur, stop its use a few

days, or a week; or if taking it 3 times daily about meal-time, stop the noon

dose, and if this does not relieve that, or either of these conditions, drop to 15

or 20 gr. doses, twice daily, then if not relieved in a few days stop as above

indicated.

In the case given it was used at intervals, i. e., stopping every fourth

week for 15 months, and only one convulsion after beginning its use. But the

doctor would not begin unless the man would agree to take it several months at

least.

He considered it a perfect cure.

Remarks.

—Dr. King, in his Dispensatory, says: "It has been used

sue-

cessfully in enlarged spleen and liver, swelling of lymphatic glands (glands of

the neck, armpits, front of elbow, back of knee, groins, etc., externally,

and

along the lymphatic vessels internally), scrofula, epilepsy, nervous depression

from masturbation, also nocturnal (night) emissions, irritability of the nervous

centers, and in hypertrophy (enlargement) of the ventricles (of the heart).

It

has proved successful in pertussis (whooping-cough), and also in asthma, in

So you see it has been

doses of 20 to 30 grs., repeated 2 or 3 times a day," etc.

used in as large doses as Dr. Wye prescribes it above; but it has not been used

as long, generally, and that is the probable reason that it has not proved more

beneficial heretofore.

Even in doses of 10 to 15 grs. it has held fits in check,

and in such doses may be continued for years safely; watch in all cases, however, for any of the above named bad symptoms and stop or lessen the dose as

directed.

—

Sulphate of zinc and cayII.

Pill for Epileptic Fits in the Early Stages.

enne pepper, each 60 grs. rhubarb and ipecac, each 30 grs. all pulverized and

made into 60 pills, with solid ext. of hyoscyamus, enough only to form into

pill mass.

Dose Take 1 pill night and morning one week, then stop a week»

;

—

and so on every other week.

;

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—

Remarks. Dr. Gunn, in his "New Family Physician," says of it: "An

important remedy, and has cured many cases of epileptic fits, when taken in

early stages."

SALT WASHINGS, DRY RUBBINGS, ETC.—Important in

all Chronic Diseases, Especially of an Inflammatory Character.

In all chronic diseases, and especially diseases of an inflammatory character,

as catarrh, throat, bronchial or lung difficulties, inflammation of any or all

named, or intiammation of the stomach,

these parts

liver,

kidneys, bladder,

urethra, vagina, white swelling, and any or all other swellings or inflammation,

and in fact in all conditions and at all times of life, it is of the utmost importance, not only to keep the whole surface clean by bathing or washing, at least

twice a week in summer and once a week in winter; but in all chronic or longstanding diseases, it is very important to stimulate the skin by salt-water washings, every other morning (Sunday morning being set for a soap and water washing), followed by brisk rubbing of the whole surface, which equalizes the circulation, helps to break up congestions (an undue amount of blood in any

organ or part), putting the whole machinery of the circulatory system (heart,

arteries, veins,

and the smaller vessels near the surface known as capillaries),

into complete working order, without which perfect health cannot be long

maintained.

I.

Strength of Stilt Waiei'.

—Dissolve }4 a tea-cup of common barrel

salt in

3 pints of water (in winter the water should be warm and the bath taken in a warm

room; in summer, if the water stands in the room over night, it will do very

well without warming); then with a sponge, or what is better, a piece of coarse

woolen cloth, wash first the arms, neck and body thoroughly, then the lower

limbs and feet, by which time the upper parts will be dry without wiping, when,

with another piece of coarse woolen cloth, flesh-brush or hair mitten, rub a?

hard and long as the friction can be borne, or till the whole surface glows or

burns with the heat caused by the free circulation of the blood in the skin.

The morning is the best time to do it, as the system is then free from excitement, and, unless you have been too warmly covered, also free from perspiration; therefore, lessHkely to "take cold."

Do not neglect the feet even, bu*.

rub all well and thoroughly each time. It is claimed by some physicians that

these salt washings and dry rubbings alone will break up and cure many chronic

1 know, however, without a good circulation in the skin, health will

diseases.

sooner or later fail. My desire is to impress its importance upon every invalid,

for without it not half the speed can be

made in curing disease, even with the

best of treatment.

II.

Dry Rubbings.

— All other mornings and evenings than those for the

salt-water washings, the friction or dry rubbing will materially help to bring

about the desired circulation of the blood in the skin, as it draws it away from

any inflamed or otherwise diseased organ or part of the system. To be done

as you undress for the night, and before dressing in the morning.

III.

Cold Feet.

— In

all cases of

habitual cold feet, the foregoing plan of

washings and rubbings is also of the utmost importance, making the friction,

or rubbings, of the lower limbs and feet the most thorough.

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—

INFLUENZA (A Cold). Symptoms: A sense of fulness in the

mucous membrane of the nose, and a tingling, with dryness, are among theSneezing is a common symptom. Shortly,

first symptoms of this disease.

pains are felt in the forehead, and breathing through the nose becomes

The eyes are red and watery, the throat sore, a dry cough, hoarsedifficult.

ness, thirst, general languor, chills, and

an anxiety to be near the fire.

mucous membrane of the nose, throat, windpipe, and breathing

inflamed, red, swollen, and occasionally painful.

The

tubes, is

In a short time water runs from the eyes and nose, and the cough becomes

There is also a slight discharge from the throat and tubes,

gradually increasing, and, at length, as the disease becomes less acute, the

more moist.

expectoration is thick and yellow.

An aching of back and limbs, appetite gone, thirst, flashes of heat and

chills,

whenever the patient is exposed to air cooler than accustomed to, are

almost continual attendants upon this complaint.

A

slight attack of the above mentioned disease, affecting here and there

a person, and lasting but a few days, is called a cold. If it affects a large

portion of the community at the same time, lasting days, and even weeks, it

The latter sometimes sweeps over a

is then an epidemic, termed influenza.

whole country, as in 1832, when

universe.

In

its

progress

it

it

extended over a greater part of the

often shows

marked severity, leaving serious

results behind.

Treatment. — In mild cases treat the disease as you would a severe cold,

—

as only simple treatment is required, such as remaining in the liouse for a

few days, bathing the feet in warm water, taking a mild sweat, drinking warm

infusions of mullein, flax-seed, slippery elm, or

sparingly of vegetable diet.

warm lemonade, and taking

If the bowels are costive, use a gentle physic,

likewise a laxative drink will be useful.

When the attack is quite severe, decisive measures must be taken toinduce sweating. This may be accomplished by the spirit vapor batli, or by

putting bottles of hot water to the patient's feet and sides while in bed, and

giving warm drinks, also compound tincture of Virginia snake root. Three

drops of the tincture of veratrum viride every three or four hours, will often

cause free perspiration, and reduce the inflammation upon the mucous surface.

Emetics are sometimes very useful. Vomiting may be produced by the

use of powder of ipecac, ten to twenty grains, or the compound tincture of

lobelia.

The inflamed mucous surfaces are soothed very much by inlialing tne

vapor from hailf a pint of hot water, with five drops of tincture of veratrum

viride, or a like quantity of tincture of aconite root.

If the cough is severe, use the preparations recommended under bronchitis,

and consumption.

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LA GRIPPE,

or Russian Influenza.—For the last four or five

centuries medical observers have noted the occurrence, from time to time,

of an epidemic affection characterized by bronchitis (inflammation of the

bronchial tubes), it is commonly known by the name of mfluenza, after a term

introduced by the Italian writers in the seventeenth century. The French

There was a great epidemic of this disease in 1832, and

again made its appearance in the year 1889, being most severe in France,

England and the United States. The epidemic is accompanied by more

call it "la grippe."

it

marked and

general symptoms than the ordinary influenza.

Symptoms:

fever, lassitude, debility, a loss of appetite, and a

Frontal head-ache is also a prominent feature, but no

Chills,

general prostration.

two persons are affected alike, while some at first are seized with protracted

sneezing, others will commence with chills and fever yet, however, the gen;

run of the disease is the same. It often ends in free perspiration or with

diarrhoea. The duration of an attack of " la grippe" is from three to six days,

but frequently serious complications arise, such as broncho-pneumonia or

capillary bronchitis, and with the old and feeble often proving fatal.

eral

Dr. S. P. Duffleld's Prescription.— Sulphate quinine, 13 grs.; powdered capsicum, 3 grs.

Mix; divide into 12 pills, or put into gelatin capsules.

These pills, if taken at the commencement of the

disease, will completely check it.

This remedy is well known among the

Take one every 3 hours.

fraternity, and is extensively prescribed.

—

An

1.

Eflfeetual Remedy. Sulphate quinine, 20 grs.; sulphate

morphine, 1 gr. powdered capsicum, 3 grs. tincture aconite root, 6 drops.

;

;

Take one every 3 hours.

Receipt to Control Fever. Liq. Ammon. Acet,

Mix, and divide in 12 pills or capsules.

2.

A Good

—

1 oz. ; tinct. aconite rad., 12 drops; spirits sether nit., 2 drachms; syr. limonis,

enough to make 3 ozs. of the whole; mix.

Dose — 1 tea-spoonful with water

every hour, until the fever is well under control.

3. Powders that will Relieve the Headache.— Acetanilid,

drachm. Divide into 6 powders. Take one every 3 or 4 hours, till easy from

pain.

This is very simple, but the relief that it affords is in some cases

^

astonishing.

4.

A Good Receipt for Children.—To be taken in doses of one

tea-spoonful every 3 hours.

This will be found very

effective.

Sulphate

quinine, 24 grs.; wine ipecac, 1 drachm; laudanum, 24 drops;