EDWARD'S ALTERATIVE AND TONIC BITTERS
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Fluid Extract of Red Cinchona 2 ounces
Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla 6 drams
Fluid Extract Golden Seal 6 drams
Fluid Extract of Podophyllum 4 drams
Oil of Wintergreen 6 drams
Oil Sassafras 3 drams
Oil of Peppermint 2 drams
Oil of Lemon 2 drams
Sugar 12 ounces
Alcohol 1 quart
Water enough to make 6 quarts
The above amount would cost about $1.75.
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EAR AND ITS DISEASES
The external ear is called auricle or pinna. It is an oval funnel-shaped organ. The canal leading in to the membrane (drum) is called the external auditory meatus. It extends inward about one and one-quarter inches and terminates in a membrane. M... EAR, inflammation or
Aconite 2X dil. First stage, followed by Belladonna 3X tablet; then Hepar sulph. 3X trit. (tablet form) or Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form). DISEASES OF WOMEN. METRITIS, (inflammation of the womb)--Aconite 2X dil. followed by Belladonna ... EARACHE
This is very common in children. It comes frequently as an extension through the eustachian canal of a cold. The ache is only an evidence of congestion or inflammation in the ear. The child bursts out crying violently and nothing seems to make it stop. ... EARACHE
The general belief exists that earache is something which is quite harmless and entirely different from a genuine inflammation of the ear. This belief is strengthened by the fact that the great majority of earaches subside without inflicting any harm up... EARACHE
Tincture Opium 1 dram Olive Oil 1/2 ounce Glycerin 1/2 ounce Mix. This is another prescription you should have made up and keep on hand, as children are very subject to earache, especially in the winter. ... EARS, boils in the canal
Belladonna 3X dil. hourly doses. Hepar sulph. 3X trit. (tablet form) when suppuration (pus formation) appears. ... ECZEMA
Graphites 6X trit. (tablet form). Hepar sulph. 3X trit. (tablet form). Rhus tox 6X trit. (tablet form). Arsenicum 3X trit. (tablet form). ... ECZEMA OF THE EXTERNAL EAR (Auricle)
This is an inflammatory disease of the skin, and in the poorer classes it is very frequent. It is quite a common disease in old age. It develops in other parts of the body at the same time in a certain percentage of cases. Causes. Soaps, alkalies, fo... Eczema Papulosum. (Papular Variety)
This is characterized by flat or sharp pointed reddish pimples (papules), varying in size from a small to a large pin-head. They are usually numerous, run or crowd together and form large patches. The itching is usually very intense. This causes much s... Eczema Pustulosum. (Pustules). Pustular Kind
This is nearly like the preceding. The vesicles have pus in them from the start or develop from the vesicles. When the pustules rupture, their contents dry up to the thick greenish-yellow crusts. The scalp and face, in children especially, are the favo... Eczema Rubrum (red)
The skin looks red, raw, and "weeps." It is most commonly found about the face and scalp in children, and the lower parts of the legs in the old. ... Eczema Squamosis. (Scaling)
This may follow any of the other varieties, but usually follows the red and pimple (papule) variety. They are various sized and shaped reddish patches, which are dry and more or less scaly. Thickening is always present, also a tendency to cracking of th... Eczema Vesiculosum. (Vesicular Eczema)
This is preceded by a feeling of heat and irritation about the part. In a short time pinhead sized vesicles appear. These frequently run together and form patches. They rupture rapidly; the liquid is poured out, dries up and forms crusts. The discharge... Eczema, Gasoline for
"Bathe the affected parts in gasoline; be careful not to use the liquid where there is fire or lamps." ... Eczema, Lard and Sulphur for
"Melt lard and sulphur. When cool add a little alcohol to keep sweet." This combination is very soothing to the parts affected. ... ECZEMA. (Humid Tetter-Salt Rheum-Dry Tetter). Definition
Eczema is an inflammatory disease of the skin, characterized at its commencement by redness, pimples, vesicles, pustules and their combinations, with itching and burning. It terminates in a watery or pus-like discharge with the formation of crusts or s... EDWARD'S ALTERATIVE AND TONIC BITTERS
Fluid Extract of Hops 2 ounces Fluid Extract of Red Cinchona 2 ounces Fluid Extract Sarsaparilla 6 drams Fluid Extract Golden Seal 6 drams Fluid Extract of Podophyllum 4 drams Oil of Wintergreen ... Effusion
Seeping of serous, purulent, or bloody fluid into a body cavity or tissue. The effused fluid. ... Eiderdown (eider Down)
Down of the eider duck, used to stuff quilts and pillows. Quilt stuffed with the down of the eider duck. ... ELECTRIC SHOCK, ETC
In suffocation by smoke or any poisonous gas, as also by hanging if the neck is not broken, and in suspended breathing from effects of chloroform, hydrate of chloral, or electric shock, remove all obstructions to breathing, instantly loosen or cut apart... ELY'S CREAM BALM
This is a proprietary article, largely advertised in the Eastern states, and meets with rapid sales and is used for catarrh. The directions are to dip the little finger into the balm and insert up the nostrils giving two or three inhalations. It is ... EMERGENCY MEDICINES
If anemia is the cause, give tonics such as iron and arsenic. If the patient feels faint and nauseated, a small cup of strong hot coffee gives relief, sometimes. Antipyrin, given early in doses of two and one-half grains often relieves. Take another dos... EMPHYSEMA
A condition in which there is air or gas in tissues that normally have none, or an excess of air in tissues that normally contain a certain quantity of it. A condition of the lungs characterized by a permanent dilation of the air cells of the lung with ... Empyema
Pus in a body cavity, especially the pleural cavity. ennui Listlessness, dissatisfaction, lack of interest; boredom: ... ENDOCARDITIS
Inflammation of the lining of the heart chiefly confined to the valves; it may be acute or chronic. Simple Kind, Cause. Occurs at all ages, but most often in children and young adults. It most frequently comes with acute rheumatism, chorea, tonsiliti... ENDOCARDITIS
Inflammation of inner lining of the heart. Aconite 2X dil. Spigelia 3X dil. Cactus 3X dil. ... ENLARGED NAIL. (Onychauxis)
The nail may become too long, thick or wide. Treatment. Remove the cause. Trim away the excessive nail tissue with a knife or scissors. In paronychia, inflammation around the nail, pieces of lint or cotton should be inserted between the edge of the nail... ENLARGED TONSIL (Chronic)
Baryta Carb. 3X trit. (tablet form). Take one to two tablets daily for some time. ... ENTERITIS
Acute inflammation of the small intestines. Aconite 2X dil. Put ten drops in a glass half full of water and give one to two teaspoonfuls everyone to three hours. When it is at the commencement, caused by cold, with dry skin, dry tongue and fever. A... EPILEPSY. (Falling Sickness)
This is an affection of the nervous system, characterized by attacks of unconsciousness, with or without convulsion. Causes. In a large proportion of cases the disease begins before puberty. It rarely begins after twenty-five. It is more liable to att... Epsom Salts
Hydrated magnesium sulfate, MgSO4.7H2O, used as a cathartic and to reduce inflammation. ergot Fungus (Claviceps purpurea) infecting cereal plants; forms compact black masses of branching filaments that replace many of the grains of the h... Erigeron
Genus of composite herbs having flower heads resembling asters. Formerly used as a diuretic and as a hemostatic in uterine hemorrhage ...