Homoeopathic Domestic Medicine

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1850 Excerpt: ... DISEASES OP OKGANS CONNECTED WITH THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. TOOTHACHE. Odontalgia. When we find a const mt disposition to this distressing malady, on the slightest exposure to cold, without any presumable cause, or what is generally called rheumatic toothache, we are warranted in concluding that some taint lurks in the constitution; and until means are taken for its eradication, even the remedies most clearly indicated under other circumstances fail for its relief, or at most but temporarily alleviate its pangs. Another obstacle to the selection of the proper remedy is the difficulty we find in obtaining from the patient a perfectly clear description of his sensations. We shall, nevertheless, mention a few of the remedies which have proved most efficacious in the relief of toothache, and when the symptoms of the sufferer approximate, closely to the indications given for the medicine, they will, in very many cases, afford a prompt relief. Therapeutics. Amrng these, Belladonna, Chamomilla, Mercuriu.i, Niix vomica, Pulsatilla, Sulphur, Carbo vegetabilis, He-par sulphuris, and Arsenicum, hold a high rank. Administration. The medicine selected may be taken dry, or dissolved in a teaspoonful of water; and if an aggravation of-paiu is experienced soon after taking the medicine, it must not be repeated, as this is generally succeeded by considerable relief; but when the pain threatens to get worse again, the same remedy may be repeated, provided the symptoms are of a similar description to what they were before taking the remedy; if they have altered, select another medicine. Belladonna-f, is particularly indicated when the pains are very severe, of a drawing, tearing, or shooting nature, extending to the face and ears; becoming aggravated in the evening, and especiall...