Stillingia
Categories: TermsGenus 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.
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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. ... Strychnine
Extremely poisonous white crystalline alkaloid, C21H22O2N2, derived from nux vomica and related plants, used to poison rodents and topically in medicine as a stimulant for the central nervous system. stupe Hot, wet, medicated cloth used as ... STRYCHNINE. Symptoms
Appear quickly. Terrible convulsions, in paroxysms, devilish grin, the body is curved backward, jaw set. Treatment. Cause vomiting, with warm salt water, warm mustard water, lard, vaselin, etc.; sixty grains of bromide of potash and thirty grains of ... Stye (hordeolum)
Inflamed swelling of a sebaceous gland at the margin of an eyelid. suety Consisting of, or resembling, suet (hard fatty tissues around the kidneys of cattle and sheep, used in cooking and for making tallow.) ... STYE (HORDEOLUM)
This is a swelling beginning in a gland or glands at the edge of the lid and pus forms finally. Causes. Inflammation of the edge of the lid, stomach trouble, run down condition, poorly fitted glasses, when glasses should be worn to relieve the eye st... Stye, Common Tea Leaves for
" After steeping tea gather out a small handful of the steeped leaves, lay them in a cloth as you would any poultice, and apply warm over the stye." It is the tannin in the tea that cures the stye, although clear tannin bought at the drug store does not...