effect. It will succeed in a considerable
number, but not in all cases.
Laudanum. — Tincture of opium. One
of the strongest of the opiate medicines. It is
therefore a powerful anodyne and hypnotic
{sleep -p7'odiicet') .
Dose, for a grown person, from fifteen to
thirty drops. In diarrhoea, however, as
small a dose as ten drops will often answer.
Children are more affected by opiates, in
proportion to their age, than by any other
kind of medicine. One drop will be more
than enough for an infant less than a year,
old ; at least to begin with.
Laudanum is often applied externally to
relieve pain. On a sound part of the skin,
in a grown person, half a teaspoonful may
be so applied with safety ; but only a few
drops at a time, even externally, in the case
of a young child.
Anodyne injectio7is into the bowels are
most frequently made of laudanum and
starch. (See injections.) For hypodei^mic
injection (under the skin) solution of mor-
phia is preferred.
In keeping laudanum, it should be re-
membered that it strengthens with age, by
evaporation of some of its alcohol. (All
tinctures are made with alcohol.) What is
left at the bottom of an old bottle of laud-
anum may be two or three times as strong
as a fresh article would be.
Lavender. — Aromatic flowers, well
known for their pleasing perfume. The only
preparation used as a medicine is the co77i-
pound spirit of lavender. It is an agreeable
warming, gently stimulating article ; good in
colic, sometimes for nansea (sickness of
stomach), and for dysmenorrhea (painful
menstruation). Dose, a teaspoonful, in
water ; often given in hot water.
Lead, Sugar of. — A cooling application,
often used for inflammations. L<ead- water
may be made by dissolving it in water ; but
with greater convenience by adding to water
the solntion of snbacetate of lead (Goulard's
extract), which is a very strong liquid prepa-
tion. Of this last one drop to four table-
spoonfuls of water will be generally strong
enough for lead- water. It may be applied
to a much-inflanledy<?^?^/, or (outside) of the
eyeball or eyelids. For the eyes, the best
way to use it is with a cavicV s-hair pencil,
5H
painti7ig the outside of the closed lids fre-
quently with it. It should not be taken
internally except under direction of a physi-
cian . All preparations of lead ai'e poisonoits.
Care must be taken with them accordingly,
that none be swallowed unawares.
Lime-water. — Simply a solution of lime
in water. Anybody can make it, by putting
pure, clean, unslaked lime in pure water.
Take a large bottle, and press into it enough
lime to fill about one-fourth of its depth.
Pour in water enough to fill it full✪ Lime-water, then
cork and shake it awhile. On standing, the
clear lime-water will be ready for use. If
all the lime is dissolved, add a little more,
so as to be sure that the water is saturated ;
that is, contains as much as it will dissolve.
Lime-water is the main stand-by as a
domestic remedy for vomiting, or for nausea
threatening it. Dose, from a teaspoonful to
a tablespoonful. When nourishment is
needed, a tablespoonful of milk may be
added to one of lime water. Otherwise, it
may be diluted with an equal amount of
water, or cinnamon- water.
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effect. It will succeed in a considerable number, but not in all cases.
Laudanum. — Tincture of opium. One of the strongest of the opiate medicines. It is therefore a powerful anodyne and hypnotic (sleep-producer). .
Dose, for a grown person, from fifteen to thirty drops. In diarrhoea, however, as small a dose as ten drops will often answer. Children are more affected by opiates, in proportion to their age, than by any other kind of medicine. One drop will be more than enough for an infant less than a year, old ; at least to begin with.
Laudanum is often applied externally to relieve pain. On a sound part of the skin, in a grown person, half a teaspoonful may be so applied with safety ; but only a few drops at a time, even externally, in the case of a young child.
Anodyne injections into the bowels are most frequently made of laudanum and starch. (See injections.) For hypodermic injection (under the skin) solution of morphia is preferred.
In keeping laudanum, it should be remembered that it strengthens with age, by evaporation of some of its alcohol. (All tinctures are made with alcohol.) What is left at the bottom of an old bottle of laudanum may be two or three times as strong as a fresh article would be.
Lavender. — Aromatic flowers, well known for their pleasing perfume. The only preparation used as a medicine is the compound spirit of lavender. It is an agreeable warming, gently stimulating article ; good in colic, sometimes for nausea (sickness of stomach), and for dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation). Dose, a teaspoonful, in water ; often given in hot water.
Lead, Sugar of. — A cooling application, often used for inflammations. Lead-water may be made by dissolving it in water ; but with greater convenience by adding to water the solution of subacetate of lead (Goulard's extract), which is a very strong liquid prepation. Of this last one drop to four tablespoonfuls of water will be generally strong enough for lead- water. It may be applied to a much-inflamed eyelid, or (outside) of the eyeball or eyelids. For the eyes, the best way to use it is with a camel's-hair pencil, 5H
painting the outside of the closed lids frequently with it. It should not be taken internally except under direction of a physician . All preparations of lead are poisonous. Care must be taken with them accordingly, that none be swallowed unawares.
Lime-water. — Simply a solution of lime in water. Anybody can make it, by putting pure, clean, unslaked lime in pure water. Take a large bottle, and press into it enough lime to fill about one-fourth of its depth. Pour in water enough to fill it full, then cork and shake it awhile. On standing, the clear lime-water will be ready for use. If all the lime is dissolved, add a little more, so as to be sure that the water is saturated ; that is, contains as much as it will dissolve.
Lime-water is the main stand-by as a domestic remedy for vomiting, or for nausea threatening it. Dose, from a teaspoonful to a tablespoonful. When nourishment is needed, a tablespoonful of milk may be added to one of lime water. Otherwise, it may be diluted with an equal amount of water, or cinnamon- water.
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