Staphisagria (stavesacre)
Categories: TermsEurasian plant of the genus Delphinium (D. staphisagria). Ripe seeds of
the stavesacre contain delphinine, are violently emetic and carthartic,
and have been used to kill head lice called also staphisagria
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Splints
In emergencies splints can be made from shingles, pasteboards or even bark. ... SPOILED FOODS. Symptoms
Vomiting, cramps, diarrhea, weakness, cold hands and feet. Treatment. Emetics such as warm salt water until patient vomits freely; or mustard water, lard, goose grease, vaselin, tickle throat with feather, etc. ... SPOTTED FEVER
Marked loss of appetite, chill, projectile vomiting, severe headache, pain and stiffness of the back and neck. Later head is drawn back, often the back is rigid. The muscles of the neck and back are very tender. [5 MOTHERS' DIAGNOSIS] ... SPOTTED FEVER (Cerebro-Spinal Meningitis)
Aconite 2X dil. Belladonna 3X dil. Bryonia 2X dil. Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet form). AP ... SPRAINS
Sprains or wrenches of the joints are caused by a twist or a blow. The injury consists in the tear or rupture of a number of the fibres of the ligaments. Symptoms. Severe pain, the joint is practically useless for a time; swelling, heat and later the... Squill (sea Onion)
Bulbous Eurasian and African plants of the genus Scilla, having narrow leaves and bell-shaped blue, white, or pink flowers. The dried inner scales of the bulbs used as rat poison and formerly as a cardiac stimulant, expectorant, and diuretic. ... SQUINT OR STRABISMUS
Both lines of sight are not directed towards the same object of fixation. Internal or Convergent Squint. Where one eye is turned inward toward the nose. External or Divergent Squint. One eye turns outward toward the temple. Squinting upward and do... St Vitus' Dance
See chorea ... ST. JACOB'S OIL
Gum Camphor 1 ounce Chloral Hydrate 1 ounce Chloroform 1 ounce Sulp. Ether 1 ounce Laudanum 1/2 ounce Oil Origanum 1/2 ounce Oil Sassafras ... ST. VITUS' DANCE (Chorea)
Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet form) emaciated, tired girls, weak. Belladonna 3X dil. suited to rugged looking girls, with rush of blood to the head. Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form) constipated, stomach bad. Pulsatilla 3X dil. For blonde girls, me... STAGES OF LABOR
First stage extends from the beginning of labor until the mouth of the womb is dilated. Second stage, from the complete dilation until the complete birth of the child. Third stage, from the birth of the child until the expulsions of the after-birth--Pla... STAMMERING
This may be inherited to some extent; excitement, nervousness, bodily fatigue, want of rest, etc., make it worse. MOTHER'S REMEDY. 1. Stammering, Easy Cure for. "Read aloud in a room an hour each day. Repeat each word slowly and distinctly." PHYSIC... Stammering, a Canadian Mother's Treatment for
"I always stop my boy when I hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables. I find he is getting much better." The above is one of the best plans and should be tried. ... Staphisagria (stavesacre)
Eurasian plant of the genus Delphinium (D. staphisagria). Ripe seeds of the stavesacre contain delphinine, are violently emetic and carthartic, and have been used to kill head lice called also staphisagria ... Stephanotis
Woody climbing plants of the genus Stephanotis, especially S. floribunda of Madagascar, cultivated for its showy fragrant white flowers. ... Steppage
Peculiar gait seen in neuritis of the peroneal nerve and in tabes dorsalis; high stepping to allow the drooping foot and toes to clear the ground. ... Stertorous
Harsh snoring or gasping sound. ... Stevia
Plant of the genus Stevia or Piqueria, having white or purplish flowers. ... Stiletto
Small dagger with a slender, tapering blade. Small, sharp-pointed instrument used for making eyelet holes in needlework. ... Stillingia
Genus of widely distributed herbs and shrubs (family Euphorbiaceae). The dried root of a plant of the genus Stillingia (S. sylvatica) was formerly used as a diuretic, and laxative. ... Stings from Nettles, an Inexpensive Remedy for
"Rub the affected parts, if of nettles, with berry juice and let dry. This is what I always do during the berry season." Berry juice is quieting and soothing; it contains tannin. It would be handy to use and is recommended. ... Stings, an Old, Tried Canadian Remedy for
"For the bee sting I put soda on and dampen it with honey." An old-time remedy and seems to do the work. Soda is an antiseptic and cleansing remedy. If no honey at hand, dampen soda with water. ... STINGS, MOTHERS' REMEDIES
1. Leaves of Geranium Good for Bee or Wasp. "Bruise the leaves of geranium and bind on the affected part. This has proved an excellent, though simple remedy." 2. Stings, Simple Remedy for. "Take a dresser key or any with a good sized hole and press o... STOMACH OR GASTRIC HEADACHE
This, as the name indicates, is due to some acute or chronic trouble with the stomach. It is caused by over-loading the stomach, or eating food that does not agree, such as fat meat, gravies, starchy food, warm bread, pastry, etc., or it may be due to ... Stomachic
Relating to the stomach; gastric. Beneficial to digestion. An agent that strengthens the stomach. ... STOMATITIS
Meaning a simple inflammation of the mouth. Mercurius sol. 3X trit. (tablet form). Give one to two every one to three hours, according to the case. ...