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Vervain (verbena)
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New World plants of the genus Verbena, especially those with showy
spikes of variously colored flowers.
Vermifuge
VICARIOUS MENSTRUATION (In place of)
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Valvular
Resembling or functioning as a valve. Relating to a valve, especially of the heart. ...
VAN BUSKIRK'S FRAGRANT SOZODONT
The following formula may be regarded as making an article identical with the original in all essential features: Alcohol 1 fluidounce Water 1-1/4 fluidounces Soap 120 grains Oil of ...
VARICOSE VEINS (Varix)
This term means an enlarged, elongated, tortuous, knotty condition of the veins. The term "varicose veins" is restricted in general use to the veins of the extremities, and especially those belonging to the lower extremity. The disease begins with a slo...
Varicose Veins and Piles
Varicose veins: These are due to the pressure on the veins so that the return flow of blood is impeded and occur as a rule late in pregnancy. They are seen oftenest on the inner side of the thighs, the lower extremities, the vulva, and in the region of ...
Varioloid
Mild form of smallpox occurring in people previously vaccinated or who previously had the disease. ...
VASELIN
Under the name of Petrolatum is sold a semi-solid substance derived from certain kinds of petroleum called cosmoline or vaselin. It has very soothing powers and does not become rancid and is used as a soothing dressing in sores, boils, and skin affectio...
Vegetable Marrow
Squash plants with elongated fruit and smooth dark green skin and whitish flesh. ...
VEINS VARICOSE
Hamamelis locally is good. Sulphur 6X trit. (tablet form) for varicose ulcers. ...
Venereal diseases
Dr. Child says, "Syphilis exerts its usual baneful influence, but gonorrhoea is responsible for more pathological (diseased) lesions (conditions) in the female pelvis than any other one factor. Its attack, if not resulting in ultimate loss of life, alwa...
Veratrum
Poisonous alkaloid from the root hellebore (Veratrum) and from sabadilla seeds. Used externally to treat neuralgia and rheumatism. ...
Verdigris
Blue or green powder, basic cupric acetate used as a paint pigment and fungicide. A green patina of copper sulfate or copper chloride on copper, brass, and bronze exposed to air or seawater. ...
Vermifuge
Medicine that expels intestinal worms. ...
Vervain (verbena)
New World plants of the genus Verbena, especially those with showy spikes of variously colored flowers. ...
VICARIOUS MENSTRUATION (In place of)
When menstruation is absent or suppressed, bleeding sometimes occurs periodically, from the ear, nose, any existing raw surface, leg, ulcer, and from the respiratory (breathing) tract, and also from the bowels. ...
Vichy Water
Sparkling mineral water from springs at Vichy, France or water similar to it. ...
VINEGAR (Acetic Acid)
Vinegar contains from six to seven per cent acetic acid. Dilute acetic acid contains six per cent pure acetic acid. The pure or glacial acetic acid is a crystalline solid at 59 degrees F., takes up moisture readily so should be kept in well stoppered bo...
Vis-a-vis
One that is face to face with or opposite to another. ...
VISITS TO THE DENTIST
Pain and expense are saved by consulting the dentist in good season. The smallest cavity should be filled as soon as discovered. At least once a year the teeth should be carefully examined by one's dentist; it would be better to go every six months. Let...
Vitiate
Reduce the value; impair the quality; corrupt morally; debase; make ineffective; invalidate. voile Light, plain-weave, sheer fabric of cotton, rayon, silk, or wool used for dresses and curtains. wahoo Shrubby North American tree of th...
Vomiting
This is simply a symptom; many diseases cause it, as scarlet fever, tuberculosis, meningitis, acute dyspepsia, biliousness, chronic dyspepsia, indigestion, neuralgia of the bowels, appendicitis, ulcer and cancer of the stomach, pregnancy, etc. Many pers...
VOMITING
Nux Vomica 3X trit. (tablet form). For acid vomiting, one tablet dry on the tongue every fifteen minutes. Ipecac 3X trit. (tablet form) for bilious vomiting. Cocculus 2X dil. for vomiting from riding. Ten drops in a half glass full of water; take o...
Waldorf Salad
Diced raw apples, celery, and walnuts mixed with mayonnaise. wen Harmless cyst, usually on the scalp or face, containing the fatty secretion of a sebaceous gland. ...
WART (Verucca). Mothers' Remedies
1. An Application for, also Good for Cuts and Lacerations. "Make a lotion of ten drops tincture of marigold to two ounces of water and apply." This is also good for severe cuts and lacerations. It may be applied by cloths or bandages if the case require...
WASHING THE HAIR
One suspects that those who advise washing the hair once a week have more of all eye to the increase of their business than to the welfare of their customers' hair. The egg shampoo has been advised. Use a soap made of vegetable oil if possible. Never ru...