Syritp of iodine of ii^on unites the prop-
erties and influences of iron and iodine. It
is, therefore, an alterative tonic, good in
many cases of scrofda and in some other
chronic complaints. An alterative medicine
is one which tends to change the condition
of an organ, or of the whole constitution ;
setting up its own innocent and transitory
action instead of the disturbing and life-
shortening action of the disease. Dose, of
the syrup of iodide of iron, ten to thirty
drops, in water, two or three times daily.
Pill of carbonate of iron (Vallet's mass)
is a very good form to make up with quinine
in treating obstinate cases of chills (inter-
mittent fever). Three grains of the pill of
the carbonate of iron with one grain of qui-
nine, three times a day, taken for a month,
after "breaking" the chills, will cure ninety-
nine cases in a hundred of that troublesome
affection .
Other " chalybeates," as preparations of
iron used to be called (iron springs are still
called chalybeate waters), are: citrate of
iron, a pretty red salt, not unpleasant to the
taste, dose, five to ten grains ; phosphate, a
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green solid, dose, five to ten grains ; solution
(liquor) of the nitrate of iron, the most
astringent of these preparations, and bene-
ficial in ch^'onic diarrha'a ; dose, ten drops in
water, thrice daily ; solution (liquor) oi sub-
sulpliate of iron, generally called Monser s
solution ; a good strong astringent for out-
ward applicatio7i, to aid in stoppi7ig bleedi7ig
from any part.
Jalap. — This is a very active purgative ;
too much so for common use, but sometimes
valuable in particular cases. In dropsy it is
occasionally prescribed, along with cream
of tartar, or w^ith squills. I remember its
excellent effect in a very bad case of scarlet
fever, with stupor and constipation. Dose,
ten to twenty grains.
Juniper. — The berries of the juniper
tree or shrub ; used in medicine is as a
diuretic in dropsy. A tea may be made by
pouring a pint of boiling water upon half
an ounce of bruised juniper berries, stirring
and then leaving it to stand for half an hour
before pouring it off or straining it. A
tablespoonful of cream of tartar✪ Juniper Tea may be
added ; and at least half a pint of this tea
may be drunk (a little at a time) in twenty-
four hours, for dropsy.
Co7npou7id spirit of juniper is what phar-
macists call an " elegant " preparation. It
has the advantage of being given in small
dose, a teaspoonful or two, in water; and is
also, from its stimulant property, best suited
to feeble patients, or those with delicate
stomachs.
Lactucarium. — An extract from the
common garden lettuce (lactuca). It is
mildly narcotic and anodyne ; promoting
sleep like opium, but with much less power.
The syrup of lactucarium (named yluber-
gie7''s syrup), is the most convenient pre-
paration. Dose, one or two teaspoonfuls.
Lady Webster's Pills. — The important
thing in these is aloes. They are purgative,
and, like other aloetic preparations, have
some effect in promoting a tendency of blood
towards the pelvic region of the l)ody.
They have much reputation as aiding to
bring on delayed or suppressed menstru-
ation. Dose, one pill, at night. Some per-
sons find half a pill✪ Lady Webster's Pills enough to operate on
the bowels quite as nnich as is best. A few
will need to take a second pill for such an
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Syrup of iodine of iron unites the properties and influences of iron and iodine. It is, therefore, an alterative tonic, good in many cases of scrofula and in some other chronic complaints. An alterative medicine is one which tends to change the condition of an organ, or of the whole constitution ; setting up its own innocent and transitory action instead of the disturbing and life-shortening action of the disease. Dose, of the syrup of iodide of iron, ten to thirty drops, in water, two or three times daily.
Pill of carbonate of iron (Vallet's mass) is a very good form to make up with quinine in treating obstinate cases of chills (intermittent fever). Three grains of the pill of the carbonate of iron with one grain of quinine, three times a day, taken for a month, after "breaking" the chills, will cure ninety-nine cases in a hundred of that troublesome affection .
Other " chalybeates," as preparations of iron used to be called (iron springs are still called chalybeate waters), are: citrate of iron, a pretty red salt, not unpleasant to the taste, dose, five to ten grains ; phosphate, a
green solid, dose, five to ten grains ; solution (liquor) of the nitrate of iron, the most astringent of these preparations, and beneficial in chronic diarrhea ; dose, ten drops in water, thrice daily ; solution (liquor) of subsulphate of iron, generally called Monser s solution ; a good strong astringent for outward application, to aid in stopping bleeding from any part.
Jalap. — This is a very active purgative ; too much so for common use, but sometimes valuable in particular cases. In dropsy it is occasionally prescribed, along with cream of tartar, or with squills. I remember its excellent effect in a very bad case of scarlet fever, with stupor and constipation. Dose, ten to twenty grains.
Juniper. — The berries of the juniper tree or shrub ; used in medicine is as a diuretic in dropsy. A tea may be made by pouring a pint of boiling water upon half an ounce of bruised juniper berries, stirring and then leaving it to stand for half an hour before pouring it off or straining it. A tablespoonful of cream of tartar may be added ; and at least half a pint of this tea may be drunk (a little at a time) in twenty-four hours, for dropsy.
Compound spirit of juniper is what pharmacists call an " elegant " preparation. It has the advantage of being given in small dose, a teaspoonful or two, in water; and is also, from its stimulant property, best suited to feeble patients, or those with delicate stomachs.
Lactucarium. — An extract from the common garden lettuce (lactuca). It is mildly narcotic and anodyne ; promoting sleep like opium, but with much less power. The syrup of lactucarium (named Huberge's syrup), is the most convenient preparation. Dose, one or two teaspoonfuls.
Lady Webster's Pills. — The important thing in these is aloes. They are purgative, and, like other aloetic preparations, have some effect in promoting a tendency of blood towards the pelvic region of the body. They have much reputation as aiding to bring on delayed or suppressed menstruation. Dose, one pill, at night. Some persons find half a pill enough to operate on the bowels quite as much as is best. A few will need to take a second pill for such an
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