ENTERITIS
Categories: HomeopathyAcute 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.
Arsenicum alb. 3X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets every one to two
hours, when the pains are burning, tearing, cutting in the bowels,
restless and
Belladonna 3X dil. Prepare and give as usual. When the ordinary symptoms
are accompanied by delirium or spasms with throbbing head.
Chamomilla 1X dil. For children during teething, with foul green diarrhea.
Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets everyone to three
hours with usual pains, pasty, coated tongue, foul breath, painful
diarrhea with it.
Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form). One to two tablets every one to three
hours. Caused by sudden suppression of piles, especially in drinkers and
high livers, with lazy habits.
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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 ... Erysipelas
Acute skin disease caused by hemolytic streptococcus; marked by localized inflammation and fever. Also called Saint Anthony's fire. ... ERYSIPELAS
The onset is sudden, high fever, and a local redness with a sharply defined margin between it and a healthy skin. It frequently appears upon the nose and spreads over one cheek or both. It may show only a smooth raised skin, or there may be vesicles. ... ERYSIPELAS
Erysipelas is an infectious disease, and it is usually caused by a germ which we call "streptococcus pyogenes." The disease shows itself by its local symptoms, pain, swelling, etc., and also by general or constitutional symptoms such as fever, headache,... ERYSIPELAS
Belladonna 3X dil. Bright red color, pain in head and eyes; full throbbing, bounding pulse. Rhus tax 6X dil. When swelling is dark and in the form of vesicles. Apis Mel 2X trit. (tablet form) for puffy swollen kind. Urine is generally light yellow ... Erysipelas, Antiseptic Wash for
"Hyposulphite of Soda 8 ounces Carbolic Acid (200 drops) 3-1/3 drams Soft Water 1 pint" The above wash has very strong recommendations as a local application. It was secured from a family that had used i... Eschar
Dry scab or slough formed on the skin caused by a burn or by the action of a corrosive or caustic substance. ... ESOPHAGUS, INFLAMMATION OF
Aconite 2X dil. if there is much fever. Belladonna 3X dil. If there is much local pain. ... Eucaine
A crystalline substance, C15H21NO2, used as a local anesthetic, substituting for cocaine, in veterinary medicine. ... Eucalyptol (cineole)
Colorless oily liquid, C10H18O, from eucalyptus; used in pharmaceuticals, flavoring, and perfumery. ... Eucalyptus
Trees of the genus Eucalyptus, native to Australia; they have aromatic leaves that yield an oil used medicinally. ... Examination of the Patient
The physician needs to satisfy himself as to the position of the child, etc. This can be done by an examination of the abdomen and also of the vagina. He must determine whether the child is alive, its position, the condition of the cervix and mouth of t... EXCESSIVE SWEATING. (Hyperidrosis)
This is a disorder of the sweat glands in which sweat is thrown out in excessive quantities. Symptoms. It may be great only in the armpit where it stains the clothing. When it comes on the hands and feet they may be wet, clammy and have an offensive ... Exercise, Rest and Sleep
Plenty of exercise in the open air should be taken daily, without this health cannot be maintained. It should not be violent or so great as to fatigue and overtire. Slow riding in a carriage and walking will give the best results. Horseback riding and r... EXOPHTHALMIC GOITRE. (Parry's, Graves or Basedows Disease)
It is characterized by exophthalmos (bulging of the eyes), Goitre, fast beating of the heart, trembling and nervousness. Causes. It is most common in women from twenty to thirty. Several cases may occur in the same family. The exact cause is unknown.... EYELASHES AND EYEBROWS
The best application for these is the simplest. Just a little yellow vaselin, which encourages growth. Don't clip, either. Frequent brushing will generally train the brows into a shapely line. A heavy, coarse hair may be pulled out with the fingers. ... EYES, Simple Inflammation of
Aconite 2X dil. First stage. Belladonna 3X dil. Second stage. Mercurius 3X trit. (tablet form) when there is a thick discharge. ... EYES, weak and watery
Ruta 3X dil. (may need glasses). EYES, stye on lids. Pulsatilla 3X dil. Four times daily. ...