The Peoria Medical Monthly (Volume 6)

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. 1886. Excerpt: ... days a fresh decoction should be made. The following combination may be used instead: Salicylic acid, 1 grain. Citric acid, 25 grains. Water, 8 ounces. Two injections are to be made daily.--Ibid. CHROMIUM IN THE TREATMENT OF SYPHILIS. Guntz MemorabiV) speaks highly of this drug in cases of syphilis which resist treatment with mercury, and in which the constitution has been badly broken down by the disease. Not only is the;e a complete absence of general disturbance after the use of chromium, but, according to the writer, the cure is rapid and complete. The daily amount which he employs is half a grain of potassium bichromate, divided into four doses. Guntz denies that the headache ever follows the use of the drug.--Ibid. AN APPLICATION FOR SYPHILITIC ERUPTIONS. Maurice Union Med.) suggests the following: Chloral hydrate, 2 drachms. Tincture of eucalyptus, 5 drachms. Distilled water, 2 pints. To be applied to mucous patches and ulcerating svhilides.--Ibid. A MIXTURE FOR GASTRALGIA. Lasegue and Regnauld Union Med.) prescribe this mixture: Orange flower water, 5 ounces. Chloroform water, 15 ounces. Distilled water, 9 ounces. Dose, a desertspoonful every fifteen minutes until the pain is relieved.--Ibid. A MIXTURE FOR CARDIAC DYSPNCEA. See Ibid.) suggests this syrup: Tincture of iodine, 75 minims. Svrup of horse-radish, ), c a t each, 5 ounces. syrup oi poppy, J' Dose, a teaspoonful three times a day.--Ibid. THERAPEUTIC NOTES. Taken from Lectures in N. V. Polyclinic, by E. L. Fbidesberg, M D, Peoria, 11l. VARICOSE VEINS. Fluid extract hamamailis (Bullard & Crenshaw's') in teaspoonful doses three times a day. This treatment should be kept up for at least tour monthsand will give relief in every case, and in a majority of cases will effect acure. Erysipelas. W...