Useful Prescriptions

Useful

PRESCRIPTIONS

Compiled by

CLOYCE WILSON, M. D.

Published By

LLOYD BROTHERS, PHARMACISTS, INC.

CINCINNATI, OHIO

MARCH 1935

Copyright 1935By

LLOYD BROTHERS, PHARMACISTS, INC.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Foreword

The prescriptions comprising the major portion of this

little volume have been carefully selected from a large col-

lection contributed by many practicing physicians. Through

years of study and clinical experience, they have been found

applicable and serviceable in the treatment of the sick.

On the concluding pages the indications for each Specific

Medicine mentioned in the prescriptions are briefly stated

and the average dose given It is hoped these pages mill

prove of value by enabling the physician to vary the pre-

scription when needed, or to choose a single remedy adapted

to the case under treatment.

We believe the recipients of this volume will join in our

expression of appreciation to Dr. Cloyce Wilson for his

painstaking work in assembling and classifying these pre-

scriptions; to Dr. Byron H Nellans for constructive sug-

gestions, and to the many physicians who have contributed

prescriptions that have proved of value in their daily

practice.

LLOYD BROTHERS PHARMACISTS, INC.

Contents

Preface 7

Skin 19

Ear and Upper Respiratory System 26

Lower Respiratory System 31

Alimentary Tract 39

Cardio Vascular System 53

Nervous System 58

Genito-Urinary System 64

Reproductive SystemóFemale 72

Neuro-Muscular System and Joints 79

Alteratives and Tonics 84

Specific Medicines 89

Precipitates in Specific Medicines 91

Compatibility 91

Colloidums 92

Comparative Strength of Specific Medicines 93

Vehicle for Dilution 95

Indications and Doses of Specific Medicines 97

Preface

CLOYCE WILSON, M.D.

The physician is ever alert to find i m p r o v e dmethods of treating the sick. He welcomes sugges-tions. Yet experience in his own practice teacheshim the dependability of certain remedies in certainconditions. As physicians pass on their own experi-ences, the knowledge of practical medicine is en-riched.

In the following pages are presented prescriptionswhich have been found efficacious in the treatmentof disease and disease-expressions. This presentationrepresents the best of those gleaned from the cor-respondence of hundreds of physicians successfullyengaged in the actual practice of medicine. They arethe fruits of actual clinical experience.

These prescriptions are presented, not as hardand fast formulae, which must be strictly followed,but as suggestive forms which will aid the prescriberin formulating his own methods of prescribing. Thecareful prescriber uses as few remedies as possiblein his prescriptions. The ideal method, possibly isto exhibit but one drug at a time. But certain reme-dies have been found to be synergistic, and experi-ence has shown the wisdom of their intelligent com-bination.

PREFACE

Many drugs are known to have affinities for cer-tain tissues, groups of tissues (organs), or bodilysystems. Knowledge of this selective action aids intheir proper application. This knowledge is impera-tive to proper understanding of drug therapy. Dis-ease names are given only as aids in finding theindicated treatment. We do not believe in the treat-ment of the disease by name only, but rather thetreatment of the underlying wrongs of the disease,as expressed by tangible signs and symptoms. Thephysician must necessarily study carefully the casein hand, to arrive at a correct working diagnosis, tounderstand the underlying pathology, the changesto be expected, the duration, the susceptibility totreatment and possible ultimate cure, as well as thepossibility of complications and involvement of otherstructures.

It will be noted that many of the prescriptions areapplicable to chronic lesions. Comparatively few in-quiries have come regarding the treatment of theacute or the sub-acute diseases; it is in the field ofchronic disease that the practitioner finds his deep-est problems. These answers have been taken fromGleaners, Nos. 1 to 42, from correspondence con-nected with the publishing of the Gleaner, from text-books and active journals of medicine, and from pre-scriptions furnished by physicians engaged in theday-by-day practice of their profession, under actual

PREFACE

conditions, in the office, at the bedside, in the hospi-tal and in the clinic.

It would not be practicable to attempt to arrangea complete list of prescriptions, covering the widerange of disease expressions. It is hoped that thosegiven will form the basis for an intelligent methodof treatment, though many times requiring changeto meet the requirements of the particular case inhand.

There are, of course, limits to the therapeuticaction of medicines. Structure is but little affecteddirectly, by any form of medication. We may hope,however, to correct disordered function, thus restor-ing the patient's condition to a more nearly normalstate. By so correcting abnormal function, indi-rectly, many wrongs with a pathological basis maybe righted.

Medicines are not to be expected to supplant con-servative and intelligent surgery, dietetics, hygieneand other forms of therapeutics recognized and usedby all physicians; but presuppose a close alliancewith all these forms of treatment. Medicines are ameans to an end, the instruments by which we workour art. And so considered are a source of confi-dence and reliance to the physician, profit and well-being to the sufferer. So far as drugs are intelli-gently and understandingly used, they are capable

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of immense benefit. The physician must recognizedefinitely, where one form of treatment begins andanother ends.

The dosage of drugs varies according to the effectsdesired from their use. The amounts given may bemodified to suit the individual case. When drugs areadministered for their physiological effect, a saferule to follow when prescr ib ing for children, isYoung's Rule. To find the dose for a child: Dividethe age of the child by the age plus 12. The result-ing fraction will approximate the fraction of theadult dose required.

All individuals are not susceptible alike to druginfluence. Some react in an atypical manner. Thisindividual reaction is known as idiosyncrasy, and canonly be known by experience with the particularpatient. Any drug which is known to be capableof this effect must be used in small amounts until thepatient's reaction is known. It is often difficult toimpress upon the average student of therapeutics,that the small dose frequently repeated does havevalue in treating the sick.

Many other factors determine the dosage. Thegeneral condition of the patient, age, sex, habits,interval between doses, presence or absence of foodin stomach, are but a few of the factors, which mustbe considered in making up an intelligent prescrip-tion.

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The amounts given in the following prescriptionshave been found correct in practice with the averagepatient, but may require change in certain instances.The doses given upon the Specific Medicine labelshave been found safe and effective in years of actualuse, and should not be exceeded without care and afull understanding of possible untoward and evenpoisonous effects. The Specific Medicines are activeenergetic preparations, representing the desirablemedicinal qualities of the drugs from which they areprepared. "The dosage should be the smallest pos-sible quantity that will cure disease." (Dr. J. M.Scudder)

GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS

So large a proportion of the medical professionfollows the natural method of drug selection, manytimes unconsciously, that it has been deemed a neces-sary result of this tendency to formulate and presentreasons for the selection of drugs in certain diseasemanifestations. This knowledge comes from longexperience and careful observation. It is not suf-ficient to merely diagnose the name of the disease,praiseworthy as that may be. The study must gofurther and determine how far and in what waysthe condition of the patient has departed from thenormal. The most successful prescriber is he whotreats the condit ions which actually are present.

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That which we call disease may always be dividedinto its component parts. In our system of medicineagents are used to correct, influence or return tonormal those funct ions which have become ab-normal. We are not always able to influence all dis-ease expressions at one time, but by proper observa-tion we may determine the underlying conditions, asshown by clinical signs and symptoms, and in time,by proper medication, in a kindly manner, and byworking with natural laws in mind overcome theentire disease complex.

"Disease is not an entity, something to be expelledfrom the body, but is a method of life. It cannot bepurged from the body, vomited from the stomach,strained from the skin and kidneys, or exorcised bycounter-irritation. Such means may do good whenthey remove of fending substances, or establish afunction that is deficient, but they should have arational use.

"The life of disease is not the life of health, neitherin the whole body, nor in the individual part. It isalways exhaustive, impairing the life now and later,by faulty renewal of tissue. We study disease,therefore, as an impairment of living, and we treatthe diseased body as a living body which has beenplaced in such position that its life has become en-feebled or deranged.

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"Disease has certain expressions which we call signsor symptoms, as health has certain expressions. Wefind the manifestations of health uniform and con-sistent and we can hardly mistake their meaning.So in disease, the expressions of morbid life are uni-form and constant, and do not vary in different indi-viduals. If we determine in any given case, the ex-pression of diseased life, we shall find it the samein all cases. It has been claimed and tacitly ad-mitted, that symptoms of disease are so changeableand inconstant that they could not be depended uponwith any certainty. This is certainly true to thosewho make their diagnosis according to the usualnosology, and then prescribe at the name. For, asmany diverse patholog ica l conditions would begrouped under each name, the symptoms would ofcourse vary, and the treatment would show the ele-ment of uncertainty in so marked a manner that idio-syncrasy would be ca l led upon to explain thetrouble.

"We propose to study the expressions or symptomsof disease with reference to the administration ofremedies. It is a matter of scientific interest to knowthe exact character of a lesionóbut it is also import-ant to know the exact relationship of drug action todisease expression, and how the one will oppose theother and restore health. If we have determined

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such relationship, we have determined it in all dis-ease alike, in all persons, and for all time to come.

"The first lesson in pathology we learn, is, that dis-ease is a wrong life. The first in diagnosis is thatwrong life finds a distinct and uniform expressionin the outward manifestations cognizable to one'ssenses. The first lesson in therapeutics, that reme-dies are uniform in their action; the conditions beingthe same, the action is always the same.

"All disease has a distinct expression in the outerman. We have a standard of color for the generalsurface or for special parts. It is in the skin at large,and in those places where the circulation is less free,where it is very superficial and free, as in the nailsand veins. We have a standard color for lips, gums,teeth, tongue, mucous membrane. We have a stand-ard in touch, smoothness, resistance, elasticity, sizeand association. We have a standard respiration, infrequency fullness and depth and freedom, which isdistinct and clear, which we know of ourselves, byobservation. We have a standard circulation whichwe know at the radial artery, under the finger, aswell as by the expression of the parts associated withthe heart in action. We have a standard condition of

the digestive organs, which we know by the generalexpression of the muscles of the mouth, whether theman has a good appetite, good digestion, and good

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bloodmaking. Constipation will be shadowed forthin the outer man.

"Bloodmaking and nutrition must have a distinctexpression and a standard for measurement will bereadily formed, for all functional activity is depend-ent upon nutrition. The standard of healthy excre-tion by skin, kidneys and bowels, is readily found byobservation, not upon the sick but upon the well, notunder the influence of drugs.

"We desire to determine the nature and localityof disease, its pathology, but we also wish to deter-mine those agencies which will oppose disease andrestore healthótherapeutics.

"The Brain: Determination of blood is marked bybright eyes, contracted pupils, moderate contractionof facial muscles. The direct remedy is Gelsemium.Congestion is marked by dull eyes, expressionlessface, dilated pupils, inclination to sleep, eventuallycoma. The direct remedy Belladonna. Inflammationis marked by greater contraction of the muscles,especially of the orbits and frontal region, deeperflushing of face and constriction of tissues. Herethe direct remedies are Aconite and Gelsemium orVeratrum. Gastro-intestinal, a white line aroundmouth, with fullness of tissue, Podophyllum, Hy-drastis or Santonin: With constriction and thinningof tissue, Aconite and Ipecac.

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"Bright red flush, left cheek, in acute disease, indi-cates a lesion of sympathetic and spinal innervation.Rhus tox. is the remedy. Deeper flush right cheek,lesions of serous membranes and fibrous tissues,Bryonia is the remedy. Undue blueness of super-ficial veins, Iron is the remedy. Deeper redness oftongue and mucous membranes calls for tinctureChloride of Iron.

"Skin: Brownish discoloration, associated withwrongs of digestion, Podophyllum and Hydrastis.Brownish, dull and opaque, associated with leadentinge of adjacent skin, Chelidonium. Podophyllin iftissue show fullness. Sallowness, with slight tingeof green calls for copper. Deepened tint of skin,dull and opaque, arsenic or phosphorus. Distinctwant of pigment, not anemia, Sulphur as a restora-tive.

"Tongue. Form: Elongated pointed express irrita-tion and determination of blood to gastro-intestinaltract. It is associated with excitation of the nervecenters. Remedies are, Aconite, Ipecac, Acid Hydro-cyanic Dil.,, or small doses of Rhubarb and Bismuth.Full tongue, broad and thick, shows atony, NuxVom. Coating: Full, heavy, more at base, emetics.Yellowness, wrongs of hepatic function, calling forNux Vom., Podophyllum, Hydrastis. Dull leadencoating, Chelidonium. Bright redness, tip and edges,sedatives: Aconite, Ipecac, Rhus tox. Broad pallid

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tongue, want of alkali, usually Sodium Bicarb. Ifassociated with wrongs of the muscular system, Po-tassium Bicarbonate. If of the cellular tissues, someform of lime. Deep red tongue, contracted and dry;calls for acid, usually Dilute Hydrochloric Acid.Deep red or deep violet with fullness, showing sepsis,Baptisia. Full color with violet shade, Acid NitricDil. Dull leaden color, Phosphorus or the hypophos-phites. Large thick in center, incurved edges, dullblue or leaden color, Arsenic.

"Dirty gray or dirty white, Sodium Sulphite."Moisture of tongue assures us that Quinine or

opium may be used, if indicated."Contraction shows excited nervous system."Fullness shows atony, wrongs of the sympathetic

nervous system."The Pulse:"The full pulse, with strength, Veratrum."The full doughy pulse, Lobelia. Lacks vibration."The full open pulse, Podophyllum."The full vibratile pulse, Gelsemium."The full oppressed pulse, Belladonna."The small pulse, Aconite."The small vibratile pulse, Aconite with Gelsemi-

um."Pulse with want of power, Digitalis."Sharp stroke of pulse, with tremulous waves,

Rhus tox.

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"Sharp stroke with even small vibratile currentbetween strokes, Bryonia.

"Small open pulse, wave drops suddenly. Cactus,Pulsatilla.

"Irregularity, soft and open. Cactus."Steady vibratile pulse without marked waves,

Macrotys."Temperature is but an expression of disease. If

disease is favorably influenced by medicines, it tendsto fall or rise to the normal standard. As is pulse,so is temperature. Certain remedies influence tem-perature through the nervous system: Rhus tox.,Gelsemium, Bryonia, Belladonna, Nux Vomica, NitricAcid.

"Periodicity: Whatever may be the cause, Quinineis the usual remedy."

(Excerpt, Specific Diagnosis, Dr. J. M. Scudder)

SKIN

Acne:

^

Acne:

Sp. Med. Nux Vom. gtt. x.Sp. Med. Berberis 3ij.Sp. Med. Pulsatilla 3j.Glyconda q.s. giv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime.

Gl. 40, p. 1266

Alterative:Sp. Med. Berberis 3iij.Echafolta 3iij.Sp. Med. Iris 3j.Elix. Simplex q.s. ßiv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

Gl. 3, p. 105

Skin Lesions Accompanying Anemia:

1̂ Lloyd's Iron.Fowler's Solution Arsenic aa. 3j.Aq. Dest. q.s. ßvi. M.S i g : A teaspoonful in water after meats.

Gl. 33, p. 1066

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Thyroid Enlargement:

(a) Simple Enlargement :I$ Sp. Med. Iris gtt. xv.-xxv.

Aq. Dest. q.s. ziv. M.(Shake Label)

Sig: A teaspoonful four times a day.Gl. 32, p. 1042

(b) Exophthalmic :I$ Sp. Med. Ergot 3j.

Sp. Med. Passiflora 3ij. to 3iv.Aq. Dest. q.s. siv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful four times a day.

Gl. 32, p. 1050

(c) Enlargement with Anemia and CardiacLesions :

I$ Sp. Med. Cactus 3j.Lloyd’s Iron 3jss.Aq. Dest. q.s. ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful four times a day.

Gl. 32, p. 1052

Enlarged Thyroid Women—Simple Enlargement :

Wrongs of reproductive system :I$ Sp. Med. Phytolacca 3ij.

Sp. Med. IrisSp. Med. Macrotys aa. 3j.Elix. Aromatic q.s. siv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

Gl. 4, p. 150

SPECIFIC MEDICINESBY JOHN THOMAS LLOYD

Specific Medicines with few exceptions, are liquidpreparations of vegetable drugs. They are designedto carry the desirab1e medicinal qualities of thedrugs in therapeutic balance and to eliminate incom-patible and antagonistic constituents. They are per-manent preparations which, with reasonable caredo not deteriorate in any climate.

Specific Medicines are supplied in 4, 8 and 16ounce square bottles. Each bottle is plainly labeledwith the indications for the remedy and with thedose usually dispensed.

Drugs Used in Making Specific Medicines.-EachSpecific Medicine is made from a certain part of theplant supplying its name. The bark, the root, theleaf, the catkin, the gum, the wood, the seed, theflower, the fruit or the stem is employed. In somecases the green drug is used, in others the dried. Theprocess of curing is as painstaking as the prepara-tion of tobacco for the market. It is a fallacy to be-lieve that the finer qualities of all drugs must be lostor lessened by drying. On the contrary, in some in-stances they are developed only by the process ofcuring. The same principle applies to certain wellknown foods such as tea, coffee and chocolate, andto tobacco. These, we all know, are useless untilproper curing and aging have re-arranged naturalstructures and developed flavor and aroma that didnot exist in the green plant.

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The careful and intelligent selection and treat-ment of the crude drug is the first step in the prepa-ration of a fine medicinal product.

Drug Structures . -Every drug contains many re-lated interstructural constituents. Each part of aplant is an intercellular complexity. No one consti-tuent represents a whole drug. In many cases adrug’s dominating substance is less valuable for theuses of the medicinal preparation than the less ener-getic constituents which it overshadows when innatural proportion. The art of selecting the desir-able structures, or limiting those undesirable, is gen-erally a neglected feature of plant pharmacy. Themost conspicuous alkaloid or resin of a drug, thoughusually viewed as all-important, if present in too greatamount, may be an enemy to a preparation’s finer qualities.The study of each drug and each part of a drug withintent of balancing its important interstructural com-plexity is a part of the pharmacy of Specific Medi-cines.

Colors. - T h e coloring matter of a drug is notoften a therapeutic factor, but it is usually so inti-mately associated with the structures that impart itsmedicinal qualities that separation without injury tothe product is impossible. The bark of a root isbrown even though the fresh root pulp is white. Thisbark imparts a brown or red color if the drug bethoroughly represented, for to remove the bark isoften to remove the drug’s most energetic part.

Inert colors in different lots of drugs may vary ac-cording to the soil, sunlight, heat or moisture inwhich the plant grew. Accordingly, the shade ofdifferent batches of Specific Medicines may differslightly. It is the aim to keep Specific Medicines ofconstant therapeutic value, regardless of the amountof coloring matter imparted from the crude drug tothe preparation.

Precipitates in Specific Medicines.-In markedcontrast to vegetable liquid preparations of formertimes, Specific Medicines, unless allowed to evapor-ate, seldom form precipitates. It must be remem-bered that the proportions of the ingredients of themenstruums and the dissolved drug constituents areexactly balanced. If a bottle is left uncorked or withloose stopper, one constituent of the menstruum evaporatesfaster than another. Thus the proportions are changedand precipitates may occur. Evaporation is the mostcommon cause of precipitation in Specific Medicines.

If precipitates do occur in Specific Medicines, thebottle should be shaken before using. In this waythe full value of the medicine will enter each pre-scription.

Compatibility.-Any combination or mixture ofSpecific Medicines may be made in prescriptionswithout change of therapeutic power. The physiciancan with confidence combine all Specific Medicinesthat are not physiologically antagonistic.


Some Specific Medicines have opposite action,and, accordingly, are classed as physiological incom-patibles. For example, remedies that increase secre-tion and remedies that decrease secretion are physi-ologically antagonistic. “Hence,” in the words ofDr. A. F. Stephens, “to administer gelsemium andbelladonna at one and the same time is to administertwo drugs that must necessarily act to neutralizeeach other, with the possible result of one gaininga slight ascend en cy through greater activity orlarger dosage, which effect, however, must fall shortof the normal force of the remedy.”

Precipitates in Prescriptions.—Every SpecificMedicine d es i gn a t e d “Colloidum” will mix clearwith water in the dose recommended on the label.

Most Specific Medicines not designated “Col-loidum” precipitate when mixed with water. I nthese preparations there are oils, resins or other con-stituents of medicinal value that are not water solu-ble, or else the valuable qualities are so intimatelyassociated with insoluble substances that separa-tion has as yet proved impossible. When precipitatesoccur in prescriptions they are a valuable part of themedicine and the prescription should be stirred orshaken before each dose is taken.

Colloidums .-Vegetable structures in their natura1settings are in non-crystalline form known as “col-loids,” a term devised by Graham in 1861. For many

years we have studied the colloidal nature of naturalvegetable structures, with the result that we areable to offer many Specific Medicines with the non-crystalline (colloidal) structure of the drug trans-ferred unchanged to the liquid solvent of the medi-cine. These Specific Medicines are designated “Col-loidums.”

Colloidum Specific Medicines will mix with water,glycerin or syrup without milkiness or precipitation.This remarkable pharmaceutical quality is achievedwithout lessening or in any way altering the thera-.peutic values of the preparations. In accomplishingthis object each drug has been studied as a thingunto itself, and distinct manufacturing processeshave been worked out for each Specific Medicine.Years have elapsed since we perfected the first “Col-loidum,” but our studies in this field have not les-sened.

Strength of Specific Medicines.-Physicians some-times ask the strength of Specific Medicines com-pared to tinctures, fluid extracts or the specialties ofother manufacturers. Simple though this questionmay seem on first thought, the comparison in mostcases can not be easily made.

As stated, Specific Medicines are made with appa-ratus designed by us and used in no other pharma-ceutica1 laboratories. Also the menstruums as wellas the manipulative processes have resulted fromour long and painstaking study.


To understand how two preparations of the samedrug can differ in their qualities, let us offer a verysimple hypothetical example. Suppose that thecrude drug contains equal amounts of two familiarconstituents, shellac and sugar. In this simple case,if an extract be made with strong alcohol the prod-uct will contain shellac but little or no sugar. If, onthe other hand, an aqueous menstruum is used, thesugar will be easily extracted but the shellac will re-main in the drug. A half and half mixture of alco-hol and water will dissolve some sugar and a smallamount of shellac, but will not dissolve them in thesame proportion. With even a slight change in thealcoholic per cent of the menstruum, there will be adecided change in the proportion of the two in-gredients.

No plant is as simple as the imaginary examplecited, yet this principle is the same in all. In makingmedicines from vegetable drugs we not only have todo with the action of solvents on simple constituentsof different soluble qualities like shellac or sugar,but must also deal with the complex reactions of theextracted constituents themselves.

From the example cited, which illustrates but oneof many factors determining the quality of medi-cines, it should be readily understood that prepara-tions made by different methods and with men-struums of different strengths must differ not alonein the amount of the dominant energetic constituent

which determines strength, but also in the proportionof less energetic constituents, which is an importantfactor in determining quality. In manufacturingSpecific Medicines it has ever been our aim to pro-duce balanced preparations in which the energy ofno constituent overshadows the milder action of lessenergetic principles. The quality of Specific Medi-cines can not be gauged by the quantity or action ofany one constituent or any one separate, but mustbe determined by the therapeutically balanced re-lation of all of the drug constituents desirable forthe purpose for which the preparation is designed.

Vehicle for Dilution .-Water is the most fre-quently used vehicle for Specific Medicines in pre-scriptions. When the taste of the medicine is notdisagreeable to the patient and when the prescrip-tion is not to be left for a considerable length of time,no vehicle is superior to water.

Like most all other organic substances and mostinorganics, when greatly diluted with water SpecificMedicines may sour. To prevent souring when theprescription is not to be completely consumed withina few days, as well as to overcome or mask bitter anddisagreeable flavors, nothing else known to us willSO perfectly fill the requirements for a vehicle asGlyconda. Glyconda is described more at length inthe following paragraph.

Glyconda As a Vehicle.-When an alkaline agentis not contra-indicated, Glyconda is unsurpassed as a

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vehicle for prescribed medicines. Its deep, brilliant,wine-red color adds to the appearance of the pre-scription, while its characteristic flavor, free fromthe sweetness of sugar or syrup, is almost alwayspleasant to the sick. Its power of masking bitterand unpleasant flavors is remarkable. Even suchintensely bitter flavors as Nux Vomica and Colocynthin medicinal doses are overcome or greatly lessenedwhen prescribed in Glyconda.

Almost all medicines not dependent upon an acidmenstruum may be prescribed in Glyconda. In ourexperience there is no menstruum in which all medi-cines will mix without precipitation. While precipi-tates do occur when some medicines are mixed withGlyconda, the precipitate is almost always light andflocculent. Even such heavily resinous preparationsas Jalap, Xanthoxylum and Podophyllum do notform the heavy, sticky precipitates that characterize them when mixed with water.

When Glyconda is the vehicle, even in mid-sum-mer, prescriptions need not be replaced on accountof fermentation. Glyconda will neither freeze norferment.

INDICATIONS AND DOSES OFIMPORTANT SPECIFIC

MEDIClNES

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ACID CARBOLIC (Phenol) -Specific Indications: A broad, moist tongue, cadaverous odor ofbreath, gastric fermentation-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Locally, as an antiseptic, diluted with three parts water.Usual Dosage :

I# Sp. Med. AC. Carbolic gtt. x.Syrup or Water q.s. 3iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ACID HYDROCHLORIC - SpecificIndications: Deep red, dry and contracted tongue, with brownishcoating, brown sordes on teeth and tongue. Tongue contracted,fissured and brown. Pungent heat of skin. Slow digestion withdeficient gastric juice acidity.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I& pi M&AC. Hydrochloric gtt. x.

. q.s. 5iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonfut every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ACID SULPHUROUS (A Com-E:;$\-A supersaturated alkaline aqueous solution of Sulphur

.Specific Indications : Full relaxed tissues, deep redness, sticky

unhealthy discharges. Sweetish mawkish odor of breath andexcretions, increased, viscid saliva. Full, broad tongue, atonic,normally red, with glutinous coat, transparent or dirty-brown-ish, effaced papillae. Sepsis and debility.

Locally in parasitic skin diseases.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ 21 $e&. AC. Sulphurous 5iij.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.Locally, 3j, diluted with four to twenty parts water,


SPECIFIC MEDICINE ACONITE—Specific Indications: Smallfrequent pulse, with impaired circulation. Dryness of skin,lack of tone of capillary circulation. Acute inflammations ofmucous membranes of nose, throat and larynx.-H. W. Felter,M.D. Mat. Med. Phar. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ pi 5~:~ Aconite gtt. v.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every hour.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE AESCULUS (Buckeye) - SpecificIndications: Constriction of chest, with spasmodic cough; of in-testines, near umbilicus, with colic; of rectum, with tightness,with or without haemorrhoids.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :l$ Z& &b& Aesculus 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE AMBROSIA - Specific Indications:Sneezing, with excessive irritation of mucous membranes, nose,throat, mouth, urethra, bowels, with free mucous discharge.-J. S. Niederkorn, M.D. Reference Book.

Usual Dosage :I$ f3-p; Bb& Ambrosia 3ij.

. . q.s. %v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE AMYGDALUS—Specific Indications:Gastric and abdominal tenderness. Elongated, pointed tongue,reddened tip and edges, prominent papillae. Nausea and vomit-ing. Irritative cough, colds and bronchitis.—John King, M.D.Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :I+ Sp. Med. Amygdalus tt. xx.

Aq. Dest. q.s. %iv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every half hour.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE APIS—Specific Indications: Frequenturination, with scanty burning urine. Burning, itching skin,urticarial in character. Edema of mucous membranes, sorethroat, coughs and colds.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :v Sp. Med. Apis gtt. x.

Aq. Dest. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE APOCYNUM—Specific Indications:Local edema, especially of feet and legs, pitting on pressure ;feeble heart action, and defective renal elimination.-FinleyEllingwood, M.D. Am. Mat. Med. and Ther.

Usual Dosage :Ij SJI EVlii Apocynum gtt. xxx.

. . q.s. Zv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ASCLEPIAS (Pleurisy Root)-Specific Indications : Skin hot, but inclined to moisture, faceflushed, vascular excitement of bronchial region, scanty urine;serous or synovial inflammation .-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :J-3 Sp. Med. Asclepias gtt. xxx.

Aq. Dest. q.s. %v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

ASEPSIN—A definite sodium compound, a white crystallinepowder, prepared from oil of wintergreen. Soluble in water,hot or cold, decomposed by acids.

Specific Indications: Fermentation and putrefaction : paletongue and dusky discoloration, of throat and tongue, feeblecapillary circulation, with tendency to breaking down of tissue.

Usual Dosage :v Asepsin gr. v.

Milk Sugar 3j. M.Div. in Chart. No. xij.Sig: A powder every four hours with one-quarter glass water.Locally, a five per cent. solution may be used as a wash or irri-

gation.H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ASTHMA WEED (Euphorbia Pilu-lifera)-Specific Indications: Dyspnea; spasmodic action of respi-ratory muscles, with bronchial irritation.—John King, M.D.Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :l$ pi &IQ& Asthma Weed 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. ng.Sig: A teaspoonful every hour.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE AVENA (Common Oat)—SpecificIndications: Nervous exhaustion of convalescence, cardiac weak-ness with nervous depression.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :@ 5j-1-1 Iklb~I~~ Avena

3j.. . q.s. Zv. M.

Sig : A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE BAPTISIA—Specific Indications: Full-ness of tissue, with dusky, leaden, purplish discoloration; ten-dency to ulceration and sloughing. Face swollen and bluish,enfeebled circulation, fetid discharges.-H. W. Felter M.D.Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ E& lb!k& Baptisia gtt. xx.

. . q.s. 5%. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE BAROSMA (Buchu)—Specific Indi-cations: Acid urine, with constant desire to urinate; vesico-renalirritation, with copious mucous or muco-purulent discharges.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :6 Sp. Med. Barosma 3iv.

Aq. Dest. q.s. Ziv. M.

Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE BELLADONNA—Specific Indications:Dull expressionless face, dilated pupils, impaired capillary circu-lation of skin and mucous membrane, soft oppressed easilycompressed pulse. Urinary incontinence. Spasm of involuntarymuscles.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :r!i Sp. Med. Belladonna gtt. v.

Aq. Dest. q.s. 5iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE BERBERIS—Specific Indications:Chronic blood dyscrasia, with scaly skin eruptions and impairednutrition and waste.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I# f!& RI&& Berberis 3j.


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SPECIFIC MEDICINE BLACK HAW (Viburnum Pruni-folium) - Specific Indications: Uterine irritability and hypere-sthesia. uterine colic. with severe lumbar and Pelvic cramps.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Phar. Ther.

-

Usual Dosage :I$ Fi lklklfi Black Haw 3j.

. . q.s. 5iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE BRYONIA—Specific Indications;Sharp cutting pain in serous or synovial membranes, increasedby pressure or motion ; moderately full vibratile pulse; hacking,racking explosive cough.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :I# EJI~I lMkl~i Bryonia gtt. x.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CACTUS—Specific Indications: Im-paired heart action, feeble, irregular tumultuous, with mentaldepression, apprehension and praecordial oppression.-H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ pi Ilk& Cactus 3j.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE CANNABIS--Specific Indications;Great nervous depression, mental illusions, spasmodic neuralgia.Genito-urinary irritation with tenesmus and scalding frequenturination .-John King, M.D. Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :I+ ifi& &Ikk& Cannabis

%tt. xxx.

. . q.s. iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CAPSELLA—Specific Indications:Passive haemorrhage and discharge of mucous membrane,especially of female generative organs.ring menorrhagia.-H.

Prolonged and recur-

Usual Dosage :W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

I$ SJII $k& Capsella 3ijj.. . q.s. 5iv. M.

Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.

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SPECIFIC MEDICINE CAPSICUM—Specific Indications: SPECIFIC MEDICINE CHELIDONIUM—Specific Ind ications:Marked depression with feeble pulse and scanty secretions. Full, pale, sallow tongue and membranes; skin sallow, some-Tongue dry and harsh, salivary secretions suppressed.-H. W. times greenish. Hepatic congestion with light pasty stools;Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther. fullness in right hypochondrium, with tensive throbbing to

Usual Dosage : right shoulder.-H. W. Felter. M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.Usual Dosage :

I# pi lUSk& Chelidonium 3j.. . q.s. giv. M.

Sig : A teaspoonful every four hours.

Sp. Med: Capsicum gtt. ij.Aq. Dest. q.s. ?Zv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.Local use: Stimulant, rubefacient, counter-irritant.Preparations: Emplastrum Capsici.Capsicum occurs also in Compound Lobelia Powder, and in

Libradol, and in Compound Tincture of Myrrh andCapsicum.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CASCARA (Rhamnus Purshiana)-Specific Indications : Constipation, due to neglect, or to nervousor muscular atony of the bowels.-H. W. Fe ter, M.D. Mat. Med.lPharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Sp. Med. Cascara 5j.

GlycondaAq. Dest. aa. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours to effect, then reduce the

dosage.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CAULOPHYLLUM—Specific Zndica-tions: Uterine heaviness and sense of soreness in legs, with pel-vic congestion. Sluggish labor pains.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I& E$ IMfii Caulophyllum 3ss.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Related Preparations : Leontin, a 1% solution of Leontin, a

glucosid, the emmenagogue principle of caulophyllum, inwater, Dose 5 to 15 drops in water or syrup.

Syrup Mitchella Compound, Uterine tonic, Dose, one ounce.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CEANOTHUS—Specific Indications:Gastric and hepatic disorders with splenic hypertrophy, expres-sionless countenance, sallow doughy skin. Catarrhal conditionswith profuse mucous flow. Antihemorrhagic.-H. W. Felter,M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :Ej Sp. Med. Ceanothus 3j.

Aq. Dest. q.s. 8iv. M.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CHIONANTHUS—Specific Indications:Jaundice of skin and conjunctiva. Hepatic tenderness upondeep pressure, light clay-colored stools, high colored urine.-H. W. Felter M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I!# pi lib& Chionanthus 3j.

. . q.s. giv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CINCHONA—Specific Indications :Periodicity ; soft open pulse, tongue moist and cleaning, skinsoft and moist, nervous system free from irritation-H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ pi Efti Cinchona 3j.

. . q.s. giv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CINNAMOMUM—Specific Indications:Passive, haemorrhage. Gastric irritation with flatulence. Anti-septic, preservative, a flavor.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :FJ F3 Ji!l&& Cinnamomum 3j.

. . q.s. giv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE COLCHICUM—Specific Indications:Gouty, rheumatoid or lithemic diathesis, characterized by mus-cular involvement of a sharp, tearing, cutting quality, aggra-vated by heat and pressure .-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Spec. Medica-tion.

Usual Dosage :l$ Sg lMM~i Colchicum gtt. xxx.

. . q.s. giv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE COLLINSONIA4pecifk hdicutions:Atony of venous circulation, irritation and constriction ofmucous membrane of larynx, hoarseness. Gastro-intestinal ir-ritation with sluggish portal circulation.-H. W. Felter, M.D.Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ f3pi ?tUti Collinsonia 3j.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A reaspoonful euery three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE COLOCYNTH - Specific hfkdcm:Abdominal distress, cutting, boring in character. Tormina andtenesmus, gaseous distension, dry scybalous stools. - H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :B S$ ?fkb~i Colocynth gtt. v.

. . q.s. 5iv. M.Sig : A teaspoonfut euery hour.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CONIUM4pecific hdicu~iom: Nerv-ous excitation and restlessness with or without pain or dis-tress.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ y.3 ?!IVkfi Conium 3ss.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE CORNUS-SpecXc Zmficariom: Perio-dicity, with feeble relaxed tissues, weak pulse, subnormal tem-perature.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ E& NIWfi Cornus 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful euery hour. In intermittent fevers, ten to

fifteen drops of the Specific iuedicine Cornus may be giuenin water every hour as required.

SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE CORYDALIS--Specific Zndicutions:Blood dyscrasias, sIuggish digestion, deficient glandular secre-tions. Disturbed menstruation, following exhausting diseases.-Finley Ellingwood, M.D. Amer. Mat. Med. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ E$. I&& Corydalis 3j.

. . q.s. %v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE CRATAEGUS - Specific Zndications:Cardiac weakness and palpitation, irregular intermittent pulse,with increased rate, dyspnoea and nervous depression.-J. W.Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :Ifi pi $k& Crataegus 3j.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE CYPRIPEDIUM4pecifk Indications:Insomnia, irritability, neuralgia, restlessness, muscular twitch-ing and tremor, due to atony.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :l!j SJI $lVlfi Cypripedium 3j.

. . q.s. %v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE D I G I TALI S--Specitic Indications:Weak, rapid, irregular heart action, jugular fullness; labored,accelerated breathing; edema, anasarca, ascites, scanty high-colored urine.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm, Ther.

Usual Dosage:. .I) pi iM!lfi Dlgrtalis gtt. xxx.


SPECIFIC M ED I C I N E DIOSCOREAdpecifk Indications:Spasmodic abdominal colic, nausea, with skin and conjunctivayellow. Twisting boring distress centered at umbilicus.-H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I) Sp. Med. Dioscorea 3ss.

Aq. Dest. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every rwo hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE DROSERA-3pecific Zndications: Dry-ness of air passages, with spasmodic frequent cough, explosivein character.-John King, M.D. Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :E$ pi gkkti Drosera 3ss.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A reaspoonful every two hours.

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SPECIFIC MEDICINE ELATERIUM-Specific Indications:Chronic cystitis, with soreness in neck of bladder; micturitionfollowed by violent cramp-like aching extending from bladderto thighs and pelvis. Ascites of hepatic or abdominal origin, inthe plethoric.-John King, M.D. Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :I$ yi &lb.l~i Elaterium

gtt. x.. . q.s. siv. M.

Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE ECHINACEA--Specific Indications:Systemic sepsis, tendency to boils and to formation of semi-active multiple cellular abscesses, with adynamia and asthenia.Foul discharges with emaciation. Dirty brownish or bluishtongue, with sordes. Skin and mucous membranes, dull bluishor purplish in color.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :I# ~II lMkk& Echinacea 3j.

. . q.s. 3iv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.Echinacea is applied locally in aphthous and herpetic eruptions;

it is deodorant, antiseptic, and slightly anaesthetic.Related Preparations: Echafolta, for external use. Echafolta

Cream, mild soothing ointment.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ERGOT—Specific Indications: Activehaemorrhage. Post-partum haemorrhage with uterine inertia.Venous fullness, mental apathy, cold surface, low blood pres-sure-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :v Sp. Med. Ergot 3j.

Aq. Dest. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonfut every four hours.In active haemorrhage, one drachm Specific Medicine Ergot re-

peated as conditions require.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ERIGERON-Specific Indications:Free discharge from mucous membranes. Passive capillaryhaemorrhage. Choleraic discharges, sudden, gushing and watery,attended by cramping and distress.-John King, M.D. Amer.Disp.

Usual Dosage :E$ E&. &fbffi Erigeron 3j.

. . q.s. 5iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.Oil of Erigeron, capillary or passive haemorrhage: haematuria,

haemoptysis, epistaxis, haematemesis, metrorrhagia. Dose1 to 60 drops.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE ERY NGIUM—Specific Indications:Irritability of bladder and urethra, with burning and frequentdesire to urinate, aching extending to loins. Scanty, scaldingurine.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I3 E& IfIG& Eryngium 3ss.

. . q.s. Zv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE EUPATORIUM—Specific Indications:Large full pulse, current showing small waves, skin, hot andfull, with tendency to moisture. Deep-seated aching in boneswith general bodily aching. Hoarseness, cough, soreness ofchest. Urine turbid and high-colored.-H. W. Felter, M.D.Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ ?I $IbIfi Eupatorium 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC ME D I C I N E EUPHRASIA—Specific Indications;Acute irritating inflammation of mucous membranes of eyesand upper respiratory passages, with acrid watery discharges.-Finley Ellingwood, M.D. Amer. Mat. Med. and Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ ?I lb& Euphrasia 3j.

. . q.s. %v. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE FRAGRANT SUMACH (Rhus Aro-matica)—Specific Indications: Pulse small and feeble, stools pro-fuse, abdomen flabby, tongue pale, trembling and moist, languorand lassitude. Nocturnal enuresis. Frequent micturition withenlarged prostate.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Sp. Med. Fragrant Sumach

Glyconda3j.

Aq. Dest. aa. q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE GAULTHERIA—Specific Indications:Irritation of bladder and prostate, undue sexual excitement.Early stages of nephritis . - H . W. Felter M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I+ 55% $IxI~~ Gaultheria 3j.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

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SPECIFIC MED I C I N E GELSEMlUM—Specific Indications:Hyperemia. Bright eyes, contracted pupils, nervous unrest.Tremors with nervous excitement and marked temperature.Dysuria with scanty urine. Dryness of parturient canal withthin rigid OS uteri.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ pi gG& Gelsemium

gtt. xv.. . q.s. Ziv. M.

Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE GERANIUM—Specific Indications: Re-laxed mucous tissues, with profuse debilitating discharges. Diar-rhoea with constant desire to defecate. Passive haemorrhage.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :l$ ii& ?G& Geranium 3ij.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE GOSSYPIUM—Specific Indications:Delayed menstruation? backache, and sense of fullness anddragging in pelvis. Difficult micturition, with weight and full-ness in bladder.--J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I$ Fi ?!Ib!k& Gossypium 3ss.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE GRAVEL ROOT (Eupatorium pureum)—Specific Indications: Functional derangements of urin-ary organs, scanty, burning urination.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D.Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I$ ii&. Yl!Il!k& Gravel Root

3ij.. . q.s. Ziv. M.

Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE GRINDELIA—Specific Indications:Dyspnea with cyanosis in the plethoric individual, attended bymucous rales and ineffectual expectoration.-Lyman Watkins,M.D. Compend Pract. Med.

Usual Dosage : @ f&. Ebb& Grindelia 3j.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.Locally applied in dilution as treatment for rhus poisoning,

and to slow-healing ulcers.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE GUAIACUM (Guaiac)—Specific lndi-cations: Dryness and stiffness of throat, in incipient inflamma-tion of tonsils and pharynx, painful deglutition and dribblingof saliva.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :@ Sp. Med. Guaiacum 3j.

Glycerine &ss.Aq. Dest. q.s. Zv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.As a gargle, add 3ij to glass warm water.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HAMAMELIS—Specific Indications:Full tissues, venous stasis, excessive mucous flow.-H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ i; Effi Hamamelis 3j.

Sig; A teaspoonful euery three hours.q.s. Zv. M.

Local use, sprains, contusions, minor wounds, haemorrhoids.Inflamed or contused skin or mucosa, venous stasis.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HELLEBORUS NIGER (Black Hel-lebore) -Specific indications : Flashes of heat, burning of sur-faces, sensitiveness of perineal structures. Weak, rapid irregu-lar heart action, low arterial tension. Jelly-like, mucoid bowelevacuations, dullness and stupor.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. SpecificMedication.

Usual Dosage :I# 53; lklkh& Helleborus Niger gtt. v.

l . q.s. 5v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HELONIAS—Specific Indications: Re-laxation of uterine tissue, with pelvic fullness, irritability, de-spondency and mental torpor.-H.Pharm. Ther.

W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.

Usual Dosage :I$ f3pi I%& Helonias 3ss.

. .Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

q.s. ?jiv. M .

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HUMULUS (Hops)—Specific Indica-tions : Nervousness, irritability, insomnia. Acid eructations.Vesical irritation.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Sp. Med. Humulus

Glycerin3ij.

Aq. Dest.5j.

Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.q.s. 5v. M.

Related Preparation : Specific Medicine Lupulin.

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SPECIFIC MEDICINE HYDRANGEA—Specific Indications:Vesical and urethral irritation with dull aching in back, urinetinged with blood.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ t&. I&& Hydrangea 3j.

.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

q.55.. 5iv. M.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HYDRASTIS (Golden Seal)—SpecificIndications: Relaxed mucous membranes, with feeble circulation,and profuse mucous flow of thick, tenacious, yellowish or green-ish-vellow character. Gastric irritability and anorexia.-H. W.Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ f&. &lM~i Hydrastis 3j.

. . q.s. ?liv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Related Preparations: Colorless H ydrasris (Lloyd’s H ydrasris) ,

Dose, 5 to 15 drops. Also used locally.Hydrastine Muriate (Berberine Hydrochloride). Average dose

gr. ij.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE HYOSCYAMUS-Specific Indications:Nervous irritability with insomnia and restlessness. Dilatedpupils, fl ushed face. Low muttering delirium. Urinary incon-tinence in the feeble and the aged.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I# E$. lMM~i Hyoscyamus gtt. x.

. . q.s. 3iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE IGNATIA-Specific Indications: Atonyof female generative organs with nervous debility. Deep-seateddull soreness in epigastrium extending to right shoulder.-J.W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I$ yi &Ilk& Ignatia gtt. v.

. . q.s. Zv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE IPECACUANHA (Ipecac)-Specific SPECIFIC MEDICINE KRAMERIA—Specific Indications:Indications: Irritation, long pointed tongue, reddened tip and

Relaxed mucous membranes with mucous discharges and fulledges, nausea and vomiting. Increased bronchial secretion and relaxed skin .-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.hoarseness.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :Usual Dosage : I$ Sp. Med. Krameria 3j.

Q Z& W& Ipecacuanha gtt. x. Aq. Dest. q.s. %v. M.

. . q-s. Ziv. M. Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours. Locally it is applied to relaxed tissue.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE IRIS—Specific Indications: Enlargedsoft, yielding lymphatic tissue. Gastro-intestinal irritation,burning in the epigastrium, acid eructations.-H. W. Felter,- M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :@ Sp. Med. Iris

3ss.Glycerin sss.Aq. Dest. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE JABORANDI (Pilocarpus)—SpecificIndications: Skin and mucous membranes hot and dry, with de-ficient secretion. Pulse, full, hard, sharp and strong; dryparched tongue.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ pi Iklkl~i Jaborandi 3ss.

.Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

q.s. Ziv. M.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE JALAP—Specific Indications: Sluggishbowel action from deficient secretion of intestinal glands.Edema and anasarca, with colonic stasis, tormina and tenesmus.H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Sp. Med. Jalap gtt. xx.

GlycondaAq. Dest. 55. q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Related Preparation : Compound Jalap Powder. (Antibilious

Physic).Dose, 60 grains in hot water.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE JUGLANS—Specific Indications: Gas-tro-intestinal irritation with acid eructations and flatulence.Tenesmus with burning fetid alvine discharges. Chronic vesi-cular skin disease with free discharge.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ ?I $;di Juglans

. .3ss.

q.s. 3iv. M.Sii: A teaspoonful every four hours. -


SPECIFIC MEDICINE NUX VOMICA—Specific Indications:Atony. Tongue pallid and uncoated or heavy pasty yellowishcoating. Yellowish tinge to skin and conjunctiva, sallow linearound mouth. Fullness and dull pain in right shoulder point-ing toward umbilicus.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ ?I I&& Nux Vomica gtt. v.

. .Sig: A teaspoonful every three hours.

q.s. Ziv. M.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE OENANTHE—Specific Indications:Spasmodic seizures, epileptiform in character, with anemia ofbrain and cord . - H . W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :l$ E& bG& Oenanthe gtt. x.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Note-Colloidal Oenanthe is twice the strength of the Specific

Medicine.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PASSIFLORA INCARNATA—Spe-cific Indications: Irritation and atony of brain and nervous systemwith insomnia .-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :l$ Sp. Med. Passiflora Incarnata 3j.

Aq. Dest. qs. %iv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PHOSPHORUS—Specific Indications:Nervous exhaustion and atony. Vesical and urethral irritationwith mucoid discharges, fullness and dragging in perineum.Bowel discharges slimy and frothy, with tympanites. Delayedbone resolution . - J . W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :Tig Fi ~ITIW~~ Phosphorus gtt. xx.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE PHYSOSTIGMA—SpecificIndications:Feeble, tremulous pulse, cool surface, cold extremities? con-tracted pupils. Small rapid pulse, with constriction and difficultbreathing. Relaxed muscular walls of stomach and bowels withimpaired secretion. - H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm_Ther.

Usual Dosage :Q pi lVlVk& Physostigma gtt. v.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE PHYTOLACCA—Specific Indications:Enlargement and inflammation of glandular structures, mucousmembranes pallid. Impaired glandular secretion and function.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :l3 f3pi Iklk~I~~ Phytolacca gtt. xxx.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE PIPER METHYSTICUM (KavaKava)—Specific Indications: Irritation, inflammation, atony_ ofurinary passages., painful micturition, scanty and irregular.Pale edematous tissues.- H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :.B p4 &i!ii; Plper Methysticum 3j.

* . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PISCIDIA—Specific Indications: In-somnia and nervous unrest, spasm, pain, nervous irritability;neuralgias of trifacial and cervical plexuses.-C. S. Amidon,M.D.

Usual Dosage :.@ Z& 5~:~ Piscidia 3j.

. . q.s. Zv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every three hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PLANTAGO MAJOR—Specific Indica-tions: Nocturnal enuresis in children, with pale abundant urine,irritation and relaxation of sphincter vesicae.-John King,M.D. Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :I$ SJI I&& Plantago Major

. .3j.

q.s. Ziv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PODOPHYLLUM—Specific Indica-tions: Fullness of tissue, fullness of superficial veins, dirty yel-lowish coating of tongue.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :B f& lMkk& Podophyllum

. .tt. xx.

q.s. 5iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Related Preparations: Sp. Med. Podophyllin Triturate, dose 1

to 10 grains. Podophyllum Laxative (Dewees’), Dose,one-half to 1 drachm.

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SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE POLYMNIA-specific Zndicafions:Full, sodden, inelastic tissues. Splenic and hepatic enlarge-ment, with fullness and weight in epigastric region. Impairsment of function of parts supplied by coeliac axis.-H. W. Fel-ter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ i; lkIkIti Polymnia 3ss.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE POLYTRICHUM&pecific Indications:Vesical irritation, scanty painful urination with anasarca.4.W. King, M.D. Amer. Disp.

Usual Dosage :Ej 5&. fk& Polytrichum 3ij.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE PRUNUS (WiId Cherry Bark)-Specific Indications: Irregnlar or intermittent heart action; con-vulsive action due to overstrain. Irritation of stomach withcough, bronchial irritation. Impaired appetite and atonic in-d&&ion. Lack of muscular tone.-J. W. F’yfe, M.D. Spec.

Usual Dosage :I) S& zk& Prunus

. . q.a. 8lY&x*. .Sig : A teaspoonful every two hours.Related Preparation: Syrupus Pruni Virginianae. A syrup used

as a tonic and sedative in cases where prunus is indicated,also as a vehicle for cough mixtures.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE PULSATILLA4pecific Zndications:Nervousness, fear of impending danger. Nervous symptomsdepending upon wrongs of reproductive system. Pasty, creamy-white coating upon tongue.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ iS$ lMM~i Pulsatilla 3j.

. . q.s. 5v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE RHAMNUS CALIFORNICA-Spe-cific Zndicarions: Rheumatoid conditions, depending upon wrongsof intestinal tract, atonic in character. Rheumatoid diathesis.-H. W. Felter. M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE RHEUM (Rhuharb)apecific Indict-tions : Gastric irritation, elongated, reddened tongue, nauseaand vomiting. Irritative diarrhoea, tenderness on pressure.Light-colored acrid fecal discharges.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ 55~1~ ilk& Rheum 3ss.

. . q.s. 3iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.Related Preparation : Glyconda, Neutralizing Cordial. Dosage

1 to 4 drachms.

SPECIFIC ME D I C I N E RHUS TOX-Specific Indications:Long, pointed tongue, prominent papillae, heat redness, unrest.Moderately sharp, quick pulse, sometimes vibratile. Urethralburning with urinary dribbling. Inflammations, red swollensurface, deep burning pain.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :QG EJII 2~;~ Rhus tox gtt. v.


SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE RUMEX (Yellow Dock&SpecificIndicarions: Vitiated blood, with skin disorders; low glandularand cellular deposits, with tendency to ulceration. Dyspnea,with epigastric fullness and pectoral distress. Anorexia, withdisturbed nutrition .-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :Et FYI lKl!l~i Rumex 3j.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SALIX NIGRA AMENTS - Specificindications: Sexual erethism. Vesical and urethral irritation fromvenereal excess.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I) Z$. lMIS~i Salix Nigra Aments 3j.


Usual Dosage :I$ L!& E!k.ii Rhamnus Californica 3j.

.Sig: A tekpoonful every four hours.

q.s. %v. M.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SANGUINARIA~pecific Indications:Burning, itching of throat, air passages, hot dry and swollen.Sense of constriction in throat, difficult deglutition. Bronchialirritation with increased secretion. Uneasiness and burning instomach. - J . W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I$ S&. oh& Sanguinaria gtt. x.

. . q.s. 3iv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every three hours.Related Preparations : Sanguinarine Nitrate, mixed alkaloids of

Sanguinaria, dose, 1/30 to M grain.Trituration Sanguinarine Nitrate (1: 100) dose 1 to 10 grains.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE SAW PALMETTOdpecifk Indicu-tions: Relaxation of tissues, copious mucous secretion. Genito-urinary distress and dribbling. Impaired appetite, digestionand assimilation.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Z$. IMM~i Saw Palmetto 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours,

SPECIFIC MEDICINE SCUTELLARIA (Skullcap)dpeczXc[ndications; Nervous twitchings from mental or physical exhaus-tion, tremors, restlessness.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ t& &Ik& Scutellaria 3j.

. . q.s. siv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE SENECIO&pecific Indicutions: Atonyand relaxation of pelvic contents with discharge, weight andvascular engorgement.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ i; &I&& Senecio 3j.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SODIUM PHOSPHATEGpecifk Zn-dimions: Deficient biliary excretion, pale membranes, tonguedirty and moist, or with yellow coat or dry fur upon a pallidtongue; sallow skin intestinal stasis.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat.Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :One to sixty grains well diluted with water.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE SODIUM SULPHITEdpecific Indi-cations : Tongue broad and pallid, pasty whitish or yellowishcoating. Pallid mucous tissue with light and pasty exudate.-J. W. Fyfe, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I# Fi lMM~i Sodium Sulphite gr. xx.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SOLANUM CAROLINENSEApe-cific Indications: Epileptif orm and choreiform seizures. Coughsuasmodic in character.-J. W. Fvfe. M.D. Suecific Medication.

a ” ,Usual Dosage :

If6 SJI &lkl~i Solarium car. 3ss.. . q.s. Zv. M.


SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE SPIKENARDapecific Indications:Irritation of mucous surfaces of respiratory tract, wheezingrespiration, expectoration of tough stringy mucus. - LymanWatkins, M.D. Comp. Prac. Med.

Usual Dosage :I$ E$. lMMii Spikenard 3j.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SPONGIAapecific Indications: Simpleenlargement of thyroid and cervical glands. Laryngeal irrita-tion with dry catarrhal cough.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med.Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :E) S& gk& Spongia . gtt. xx.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE SQUILL-dpecific Indications: Cough,with scanty expectoration.scanty high-colored urine.

Cardiac edema, general asthenia,Hypotension and cardiac atony.-

H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.Usual Dosage :

E$ it& lMMfi Squill gtt. xx.. . q.s. Ziv. M.



SPECIFIC ME D I C I N E STAPHISAGRIAapecifIc Indicu-tions : Chronic irritation and inflammation of genito-urinarytract, scalding urination, prostatorrhoea and urinary inconti-nencea. W. Fyfe, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ ET& lklkl~i Staphisagria h3.

. . q.s. ad. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE STICTA PULMONARIA-specificIndications: Short hacking cough, pain in shoulder extending toneck and back of head. Soreness of pectoral muscles increasedby deep breathing.-J. W. fife, M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage: .I$ Fi lMf~i Sticta Pulmonaria 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig : A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE STILLINGIA-3pecific Indications:Feeble tissues with impaired waste and repair. Mucosa redglistening and tumid, scanty secretion. Laryngeal irritation,hoarseness and cough. Skin lesions with ichorous discharge.-H. W. Felter. M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ Fi lMMfi Stillingia 3ss.

. . q.s. ?$v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful euery four hours.Related Preparation : Compound Stillingia Liniment, dose one

drop on sugar or in simple syrup.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE STRAMONHJMapecific Indications:Cerebral irritation, with or without delirium, face congested,red and bloated, restlessness and fearfulness.-H. W. Felter,M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :pi E& lb& Stramonium gtt. v.

. . q.s. siv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE STROPHANTHUS - Specific Indica-tions: Irregular heart action, praecordial pain, dyspnea. Ede-ma. Heart lesions showing atony and weakness of cardiacmuscle .-J. W. Fyfe, Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :I$ ?I gG& Strophanthus gtt. x.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig: A reaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE THUJAapecific Zndicurions: Vesicalirritation and atony, urinary incontinence. Atonic enuresis.Catarrhal flow from bladder or genitalia.-H. W. Felter, M.D.Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I!$ Sp. Med. Thuja 3j.

Glycerin zss.Aq. Dest. q.s. Z-iv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.External Use: Stimulanr, sub-asrringenr, deodorant, antiseptic.

Used in rhe rreatment of verrucous growrhs, haemorrhoids,fistula, hydrocele, hernia.Related Prepararion: Aqueous Thuja, chiefly used locally:

dose, internally 1 to 30 drops.Long’s Thuja, an ointment.

SPECIFIC ME D ICI NE TIGER LILYapecific Zndicarions:Uterine congestion, weight and downward pressure in lowerabdomen. Reflex nausea and headache from uterine causes.-J. W. Fvfe. M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage:. -R Fq lMM:t Tiger Lily

. .3j.

q.s. Ziv. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every four hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE TRITICUM REPENS (Couch Grass)Specific Zndications: Irritation of urinary system, with catarrhaldischarge, aching in back, dysuria and tenesmus.-J. W. Fyfe,M.D. Specific Medication.

Usual Dosage :@ Ti I!vT!vT~~ Triticum Repens 3j.


SPECI FIG M ED I C I N E VALERIAN-4pecific Indicurions:Cerebral anemia, mental depression, despondency, mild spas-modic movements.-H. W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ f& iklf~i Valerian 3j.

. . q.s. 5v. M.Sig: A teaspoonful every two hours.


SPECIFIC MEDICINE VERATRUM (Veratrum viride)-Specific Indications: Full bounding pulse, rapid, corded or wiry,throbbing of carotids. Tissues full and surfaces flushed, in-creased arterial tension. - H . W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm.Ther.

Usual Dosage :I# fiJff W& Veratrum gtt. x.

. . q.s. 8iv. M.Sig : A reaspoonful euery rwo hours.

SPECIFIC MEDICINE VIBURNUM (Cramp Bark)--Spec%cIndicarions: Spasmodic uterine cramps, muscular soreness ofthighs and back. Neuralgic or spasmodic dysmenorrhoea.-H.W. Felter, M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :.I$ SAII &I::; Viburnum 3j.

. . q.s. %v. M.Sig : A reaspoonful euery four hours.

SPECIFIC M ED I C I NE XANTHOXYLUM4pec& Zndicu-rions : Relaxation of mucosa with hypersecretion. Atony ofnervous system. Tympanites, gastro-intestinal torpor, with de-ficient secretion, dryness of mouth and fauces.-H. W. Felter,M.D. Mat. Med. Pharm. Ther.

Usual Dosage :I$ yi g!k& Xanthoxylum 3j.

. . q.s. Ziv. M.Sig : A reaspoonful every three hours.

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