The principles and practice of the botanic system of medicine : a guide to the understanding of the nature of disease, its prevention and cure, by the use of simple, safe, and sanative means / by W. Dale.

  • Dale, W.
Date:
1855
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Credit: The principles and practice of the botanic system of medicine : a guide to the understanding of the nature of disease, its prevention and cure, by the use of simple, safe, and sanative means / by W. Dale. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    DIURETIC POWDER. Clivers, Burdock Seed, Pellitory, Junipers, and Ginger, equal parts, mixed. Dose—a tea-spoonful infused, three times a-day. This evacuates water, relieves scalding of urine, allays inflamma- tion in the kidneys or bladder, and removes the obstructions caused by gravel, stone, &c. ANTI-CHOLERA POWDER. Bayberry Bark of Root, Golden Seal Root, Pinus Canadensis Bark, Tormentil Root, British Oak Bark, Turkey Gum Myrrh, Jamaica Ginger Root, American Valerian Root, American Skull- cap Herb, 1 lb. each; Cayenne, \ lb.; Cloves, 6 oz.; Cinnamon, \ lb.; Allspice, 6 oz. All finely pulverized, thoroughly mixed, and sifted. Dose—a tea-spoonful in a cup of hot water, hot gruel, Peppermint tea, or Raspberry leaf tea, sweetened; the same by injection, if necessary. Before drinking this, a tea-spoonful or two of best brandy may be added by those who prefer it. Who- ever tries this in case of cholera or diarrhoea, or general debility, with looseness of the bowels, will have reason to be satisfied with it. DIAPHORETIC OR ANODYNE POWDER. Valerian and Skullcap, pulverized, 1 oz. each; Camphor, pul- verized, I oz.; Lobelia herb, pulverized, J oz.; mix. Dose—from half to a tea-spoonful, stirred into a cup of warm Sage or Catnip tea. To be given to allay restlessness and irritation, and to in- duce sleep. EMETIC POWDER. Lobelia herb and seed, 2 oz. each; Skunk Cabbage and Bitter Root, 1 oz. each; Blood Root, \ oz.; Cayenne, £ oz%; all pulver- ized, and well mixed. Dose—half to a tea-spoonful in a cup of Composition or Pennyroyal tea. Before giving the Emetic pow- ders, two or three doses of Composition, Pennyroyal, or Vervain tea should be given to raise a gentle perspiration. Keep well wrapped up whilst taking it. If it causes much distress, and does not operate freely, give a dose of infusion of Cayenne; or if it is wished to arrest its action, give a cupful of sweet milk, or an ounce of sweet*oil. It will then pass through the bowels. Never give Lobelia if the patient's pulse be very weak, quick, and irre- gular, or other signs indicate that the patient has little power of reaction left in the system. Remember that Lobelia relaxes and lessens vital action for a time, but does not poison.