Medical sketches on the following subjects; I. On the use of Hellebore, as a remedy for insanity and other diseases. II. Of Colchicum Autumnale, and its use in medicine. III. Observations on the sudden death of women in child-bed / by George Kerr.

  • Kerr, George.
Date:
1818
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Credit: Medical sketches on the following subjects; I. On the use of Hellebore, as a remedy for insanity and other diseases. II. Of Colchicum Autumnale, and its use in medicine. III. Observations on the sudden death of women in child-bed / by George Kerr. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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    used myself for rheumatism, and always with some relief. The dose is from one to two drachms ; but I cannot say that I have ever known it produce the strong effects ascribed to the Eau Medicinale, or any symptoms similar to those described by Oribasius. That both the Colchicum and Veratrum are most powerful remedies, is not to be questioned, and should they again come into general use, more conve- nient formulae will no doubt be con- trived. The botanical description of plants not growing in this country, is not so inte- resting ; but it may be proper to say, that the Veratrum is of the Class III. Polygy- nia, Order I. Monoecia. No calyx ; co- rolla six petalled, stamina six, pistils three, c 5