Humphreys' homeopathic mentor, or Family adviser in the use of specific homeopathic medicine / By F. Humphreys.

  • Humphreys, F. (Frederick), 1816-1900.
Date:
1874
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    womb, with various accessories — bearing down, enlargement, etc.—and hundreds rejoice that they first made the acquaintance of this medicine. Even when the ulceration has become chronic, with tendency to schirrhus degeneration of the part, the free application of the Witch-Hazel has been found to work wonders. It should be applied daily two or three times, as an injection—one part of the Witch-Hazel to two parts of water—by means of a vaginal syringe. Humphreys' New Female Syringe is the best, as it is more convenient, allows a more complete application of the medicine to the parts, and is more economical in the use of the fluid. (Price $2.00.) LEUCORRHEA, or Whites, is another of those troublesome forms of dis- ease which finds a true curative in Humphreys' Witch-Hazel, ap- plied as an injection, the same as recommended for ulceration. It tones up the mucous membrane, and gives strength to the entire system, while it promptly arrests and cures the discharge. This is more especially true in regard to vaginal Leucorrhea, but is true also of uterine Leucorrhea, from the sympathetic action of the medicine. There are numerous physicians whose practice has been largely built up from their success in curing various forms of Female Weakness with this medicine, used under various names and forms. INFLAMED or Gathered Breast should be treated with Witch-Hazel. As soon as there is pain in the breast or a chill or reddish blush (erysip- elatous) is noticed, apply a cloth wet in the Witch-Hazel, which renew as often as it gets dry or heated, over which place a fold of dry flannel to pro- tect the clothing. This will often arrest tire inflammatory progress altoge- ther, and in any event, will relieve the heat and pain, or limit the suppur- ative process. EXCORIATED or Sore Nipples may be cured, or the soreness prevent- ed, by bathing them with the Witch-Hazel before and after the child has nursed. It should be diluted one-half with soft water. EXCORIATIONS, or soreness, or chafing of infants, will be prevented, or when present, will be cured by applying the Witch-Hazel to the part. Either add an ounce of the Witch-Hazel to the water in which the child is bathed—or, after bathing, apply the Witch-Hazel, diluted one-half with water, to the part, after which dry the part as usual. TT^IDNEY Complaints.—There are various forms of renal disease for ' ^- which this medicine is curative. Pain in the region of the Kidneys or small of the back, and painful, frequent or scalding urination, are among the symptoms which are promptly removed by its use. It is also very use- ful in cases ot Strangury, with painful scalding, or incontinence.