All Medicine Terms Page 81
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SULPHUR
This is an important constituent in certain native mineral waters. On the bowels it acts as a mild laxative. It is very good in certain skin diseases and for itch in the form of an ointment it is often used. It is useful in chronic acne, and for lice, i... SULPHURIC ACID. Symptoms
The stomach and bowels are irritated and inflamed, the mouth may burn and bleed; swallowing is difficult. "Coffee grounds" vomiting. Pulse feeble, clammy skin. Treatment. Usually the first thing to do is to give an emetic. Send for a doctor and give ... Sulphuric Ether
Ethyl ether; formerly called Naphtha vitrioli (naphtha of vitriol). ... Sumac (sumach)
Shrubs or small trees of the genus Rhus, having compound leaves, clusters of small greenish flowers, and usually red, hairy fruit. Some species, such as the poison ivy and poison oak, cause an acute itching rash on contact. ... Sumbul
Root of a plant of the genus Ferula (F. sumbul); formerly a tonic and antispasmodic. ... Summer Complaint (summer Diarrhea)
Diarrhea of children that in hot weather; often caused by ingestion of food contaminated by microorganisms. ... SUNBURN
When severe, sunburn may present the symptoms of inflammation of the skin. Then there will be redness, swelling and pain followed by deep discoloration of the skin. MOTHERS' REMEDIES for Sunburn. 1. Lemon Juice and Vinegar for. "An application of... SUNBURN
Avoid it when possible. If going on the water, apply magnesia to the face rather thickly. If sunburned, rub the skin with cold cream, leaving it on as long as you can before using water on it. A wash that is good for tan and sunburn requires half an oun... Sundry Causes
Diabetes, melancholy, insanity, old age, paralysis, lead poisoning and some troubles of local origin, like fissure of the rectum, ulceration, stricture and polypus. Symptoms. Headache, inattention to business, loss of memory, melancholy, sallow c... SUNSTROKE. Heat Stroke, Thermic (heat) Fever
This occurs in persons chiefly who, while working very hard are exposed to the sun. Soldiers who are marching with their heavy accoutrements are very liable to be attacked. In large cities the most of the cases are confined to workmen who are much expo... Suppuration
Formation or discharge of pus. Also called pyesis, pyopoiesis, pyosis. ... Suprarenal
Located above the kidney; a suprarenal part, especially an adrenal gland. ... Sweating, to Cause
"Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot soapstone and wrap in cloth. Take it to bed and you will sweat." This creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly. ... Sweating, to Cause
"Hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts, will cause sweating." ... Sweet William
Annual, biennial, or perennial herb (Dianthus barbatus), native to Eurasia, widely cultivated as an ornamental for its flat-topped dense clusters of varicolored flowers. ...