Observations on the action of the broom-seed in dropsical affections / by Richard Pearson.

  • Pearson, Richard, 1765-1836.
Date:
1835
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Credit: Observations on the action of the broom-seed in dropsical affections / by Richard Pearson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    of the thorax. He had been taking various diuretics, and particu- larly digitalis, hut without the desired relief. July 4, 1834-—The broom-seeds were prescribed in lial drachm doses, to be taken three times a day in a table-spoonful of treacle. This brought on diarrhoea, which was, however, checked by giving from $gr. to jgr. of opium every night at bed-time — During the use of this medicine, the urinary secretion was consider- ably increased, and the patient, for a time, was evidently better. Still the difficulty of breathing, &c., depending on organic disease, continued. It was, therefore, proposed to suspend the use of the broom-seed; but after some days, the patient, having found previ- ous relief, requested he might be supplied with a fresh quantity, as he felt himself worse for the want of it. This request was complied with; but after continuing its use for about six weeks longei, he grew worse, and died on the 30th of August of visceral and organic disease. He had been an habitual drinker for the last fif- teen years. [The remark made respecting the case at page 11, is equally applicable here.—Ed.]