THE FAMILY 
Pocket Homceopathist, 
A CONCISE MANUAL 
OF 
HOMCEOPATHIC PRACTICE, 
FOR 
FAMILIES AND TRAVELERS 
BY 
D. A, BALDWIN, M. D. 
Third Edition, 
ROCHESTER, N. YU 
E. DARROW & CO., PUBLISHERS, COPYRIGHT, ERASTUS DARROW. 
1894. PREFACE. 
The object of the present treatise is 
to present in a plain, condensed form, 
the Homoeopathic treatment of such 
diseases as -legitimately come within 
the sphere of family practice. It is 
not intended as a complete work of 
medical practice, but only for the many 
common ailments which may be easily 
recognized, and safely treated by any 
intelligent person; giving a few only 
of the prominent remedies that will in 
all ordinary cases suffice for a cure, or 
at least avoid the loss of valuable time, 
until competent medical aid can be 
procured. 
Previous editions of the Pocket 
Homoeopathist having been exhausted, 
a third edition is hereby presented, 
after revision, and some additions 
which it is thought may add to its 
usefulness. D. A. Baldwin, 
Englewood, N. J., Jan. 1891. COPYRIGHT, ERASTUS DARROW. PREFACE. 
The object of the present treatise is 
to present in a plain, condensed form, 
the Homoeopathic treatment of such 
diseases as -legitimately come within 
the sphere of family practice. It is 
not intended as a complete work of 
medical practice, but only for the many 
common ailments which may be easily 
recognized, and safely treated by any 
intelligent person; giving a few only 
of the prominent remedies that will in 
all ordinary cases suffice for a cure, or 
at least avoid the loss of valuable time, 
until competent medical aid can be 
procured. 
Previous editions of the Pocket 
Homoeopathist having been exhausted, 
a third edition is hereby presented, 
after revision, and some additions 
which it is thought may add to its 
usefulness. D. A. Baldwin, 
Englewood, N. J., Jan. 1891. TABLE OF REMEDIES. 
Aconitum. 
Apis. 
Arsenicum. 
Belladonna. 
Bryonia. 
Calcarea. Carb. 
Cantharis. 
Carbo veg. 
Causticum. 
Chamomilla. 
China. 
Cina. 
Cocculus. 
Coflea. 
Colocyntbis. 
Drosera. 
Dulcamara. 
Hepar Sulphur. 
Ignatia. 
Ipecacuanha. 
Lycopodium. 
Mercurius Iodide. 
Mercurius Vivus. 
Nux Vomica. 
Opium. 
Phosphorus. 
Pulsatilla. 
Phus Tox. 
Sepia. 
Spongia. 
Sulphur. 
Sulphuris Acid. 
Cholera Remedies. 
Cuprum. Met. Camphor. 
Phosphoric Acid. Veratum. 
A few other remedies seldom men- 
tioned, could be procured if needed. GENERAL DIRECTIONS. 
Few will make any personal effort 
or sacrifice to retain or even regain 
health; but relying upon medicine, 
expect to be cured in spite of the 
evil habits which have produced and 
foster disease. Medicines in them- 
selves do not cure; they are given (as 
poisons) to excite nature to act; and 
this may often be accomplished in 
other and better ways. One of the 
most important means of preserving 
and restoring health is 
Daily Bathing. - The importance 
of this is manifest when we recall the 
fact that there are nearly two thous- 
and perspiratory tubes on an average, 
opening upon the skin in every square 
inch of the body, making in all several 
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tube. Through the opening of these 
tubes, or as they are called, pores of 
the skin, over two pounds of effete, 
worn out matter, in the form of in- 
sensible perspiration, are daily carried 
off; besides that which is thrown off 
by visible perspiration, often amount- 
ing to as much more. If then fre- 
quent bathing and friction of the skin 
be not practiced, the pores become 
obstruced; the effete matter accumulates 
within the system, and disease is the 
inevitable result. Daily bathing for per- 
sonal cleanliness, is as necessary as daily 
food. In summer, water of the usual 
temperature may be used. In winter, 
unless for persons very robust, the 
water should be of a more elevated 
temperature, and used in a warm room 
to avoid chilliness. Baths thus taken 
are not followed by reaction, and con- 
sequently never weaken. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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For debilitated persons, or those of 
bilious habit, baths of alcohol and water 
are especially useful. Alcohol being a 
solvent of fatty matters, more perfectly 
cleanses the pores of the skin. 
Salt water is also very useful for 
delicate scrofulous subjects. 
Other forms of bath for specific pur- 
poses, as sitz, plunge baths, shower 
baths and packing, although beneficial 
in many cases, are also capable of doing 
great injury, and ought therefore never 
to be used except by advice of the 
attending physician. 
Exercise.-The beneficial influence 
of moderate exercise in the open air is 
too obvious to need comment. Many 
of the neuralgic affections so prevalent 
at the present day, are due to the 
development and over stimulation of 
the nervous system at the expense of 
the muscular. Judicious exercise is 8 
often alone sufficient to remove the 
evil. 
Sleep.-Next in importance as an 
indispensable condition of health, is 
regularity in sleep. And not alone 
this, but sleep in the early hours of 
night. Many imagine that if they 
only secure the required number of 
hours sleep, it matters not when they 
get it. This is a great mistake. All 
day the tide of life flows with its 
feverish excitement, till near midnight 
it culminates; increased perspiration 
ensues, nature is relieved; and morn- 
ing brings fresh vigor and strength 
for the day's duties. He whom mid- 
night finds out of his bed misses this 
restoring process, and awakes wearied 
and unrefreshed. Nor is this all; a 
fruitful source of disease too little 
appreciated, is the want of sufficient 
ventilation in sleeping apartments. 
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The air exhaled in breathing is loaded 
with the same deadly poison, carbonic 
acid gas, which is found at the bottom 
of wells and vaults, and which when 
breathed will destroy Jife instantly. 
Consequently the atmosphere of any 
sleeping room, unless thoroughly ven- 
tilated, becomes each moment more 
impure and unfit for repiration. An 
adult will consume during eight hours 
of sleep, two hundred cubic feet of 
air; so that physiologists advise that 
each sleeping room should be of a 
capacity equal to twelve feet square 
and eight feet high; and so ventilated 
as to allow a current of air to pass 
from without up through an open 
chimney or fireplace, in order to 
secure a constant supply of pure 
wholesome air. When it is remem- 
bered that at least one-third of life is 
passed in the sleeping apartment, it 10 
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will be manifest that these considera- 
tions are of the utmost importance, 
both in health and sickness. The sick 
chamber more than ever requires free 
ventilation, though the patient should 
never be exposed to a draught. 
Clothing.-As regards clothing, 
especially of young children, it seems 
almost hopeless to expect any reform 
in this particular. In spite of the 
fact that more than half of the human 
race die before attaining the age of 
five years; in spite of the fact that a 
large proportion of deaths are the 
result of inflammatory affections, as 
croup, diphtheria, inflammation of the 
lungs and throat, induced by sudden 
colds, parents will continue to expose 
the naked chest and extremities of 
their little ones to all the changes of 
our fitful climate; and he who ven- 
tures to suggest that it is at great risk POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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of life, is regarded as absurdly 
notional. 
Underclothing worn through the 
day, should always be laid aside and 
exchanged for clean, fresh garments 
at night. 
Diet.-The diet of patients under 
Homoeopathic treatment has regard 
first to the special nature of the dis- 
ease, and then to whatever may anti- 
dote or interfere with the action of 
the selected remedies. As respects 
the first, little of general direction can 
be given, as what may be entirely 
proper in one disease, might be very 
prejudicial in another. All rich and 
highly seasoned food, greasy sub- 
stances, pastry and food difficult of 
digestion, should be avoided. Of 
this class are pork, geese, ducks, lob- 
sters, crabs and clams, sausages, cheese 
and melted butter. Spices of all 12 
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kinds: as nutmegs, allspice, cloves, 
cinnamon, vanilla and bitter almonds, 
warm biscuits or fresh bread less than 
eight hours old. Some vegetables of 
a pungent aromatic nature are medi- 
cinal in their effects, and may inter- 
fere with the action of remedies, and 
should therefore be dispensed with 
while under treatment. Of this class 
are onions, garlic, asparagus, radishes, 
horseradish, celery, parsley, &c. Coffee 
not always prejudicial in health, will 
surely antidote the effect of some 
medicines. It is better, therefore, in 
family practice, to abstain from it 
altogether while taking medicine. 
Black tea may be substituted in 
almost all cases. Green tea should 
always be avoided in sickness. It is 
seldom found pure in this country, 
being much more frequently adulter- 
ated than the black teas. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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It also acts more powerfully upon 
the nervous system, causing sleepless- 
ness, and is often a cause of constipa- 
tion. 
For obvious reasons, camphor, 
cologne, hartshorn and all artificial 
perfumes should be dispensed with 
while taking medicines. 14 
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ADMINISTRATION OF MEDICINES. 
Homoeopathic medicines are pre- 
pared for use either in the form of 
liquids, powders, or globules. Med- 
icated globules are generally pre- 
scribed for family use ; and these may 
be given in three ways : dry upon the 
tongue, five or six globules at a time; 
or by dissolving each dose in a tea- 
spoonful of pure soft water when 
given; or a dozen of the pellets may 
be dissolved in a third of a tumbler 
of pure water; a teaspoonful given 
to a child, or two teaspoonfuls to an 
adult. The first method may be 
preferable for babes and very young 
children. But as in sickness the 
tongue is generally coated with impuri- 
ties, the second method, that is dis- 
solving each dose, is in almost all cases 
preferable. Wherever in this work, POCKET HOMGEOPATHIST. 
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the dose and manner of giving is not 
otherwise stated, it will always be 
understood as prescribed in this way. 
When liquids are used, five or six 
drops may be dissolved in one-third 
glass of pure soft water, and a des- 
sert spoonful given to an adult, or a 
teaspoonful to a child. 
The powders may be either dis- 
solved and given in the same manner, 
as much at a time as would lie on a 
three cent piece; or taken each dose 
dry, upon the tongue. 
The repetition of dose will depend 
upon the nature of the disease, and 
urgency of the symptoms. In acute 
diseases, medicines will generally 
require repetition about once in two 
hours. Chronic cases once or twice 
a day. 
Special exceptions will be indicated 
under their appropriate head. 16 
POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
Medicines are sometimes given alter- 
nately, that is, selecting two remedies, 
and changing from one to theother, as 
often as desirable. In general, how- 
eevr, it is better to give one remedy at 
a time; and never change to another 
while improvement continues. 
In all cases where remedies are 
given frecpiently at first, gradually 
prolong the interval, giving the med- 
icine less often as improvement pro- 
gresses. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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DISEASES OF THE SKIN. 
Most of the so-called skin diseases 
are dependent upon an unhealthy 
condition of the other organs, and 
require to be treated accordingly. 
It is especially unsafe to rely upon 
external applications, which may cause 
the disease to locate upon the internal 
organs, and become dangerous to life. 
They should be used with extreme 
caution, and only with physician's 
advice. 
Chafing. 
This is peculiar to fleshy children, 
especially of a scrofulous habit. It 
most frequently occurs around the 
ears, in the folds of the neck, and 
joints of the arm and leg. The parts 
should be kept clean with tepid water, 
without rubbing; and powdered with 
scorched flour, or insert between the 18 
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folds a soft piece of old linen, scorched 
and folded double. 
Remedies.-Chamoniilla, Calcarea 
C. and Jilercurius. Very obstinate 
cases may require sulphur. 
Give in the order named, one rem- 
edy at a time, a dose every three 
hours, and continue each one so long 
as improvement is manifest. 
Chafing from lying in bed may be 
relieved by bathing the parts with 
DU. Tincture of Arnica, or if the 
skin is broken, with the Oil of Calen- 
dula. 
Chapped Hands. 
May be prevented by drying the 
hands well after washing, and apply- 
ing powdered cornstarch. 
Will be cured speedily by a few 
applications of Calendula Cerate', pro- 
cured at any Homoeopathic Pharmacy. 
As this difficulty often occurs in con- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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nection with impurity of the blood, 
Ilepar Sulphur or Sulphur, a dose 
morning and evening will remove the 
tendency to it. 
Hives. Nettle Rash. 
Remedies.-Dulcamara or Phus 
tox if occasioned by cold, or in cold 
damp weather. Apis when in large 
welts like a bee sting. Nux vom. 
or Pulsatilla if arising from indiges- 
tion, Calcarea and Sulph. in obstinate 
chronic cases. 
In acute cases, the remedy may be 
given every two or three hours. If 
chronic, give only night and morning. 
Irritation of the Skin. Itching. 
Caused by a fine rash scarcely 
perceptable upon the skin ; differing 
altogether from the above. Is very 
troublesome and long continued, unless 
relieved by treatment. 20 
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Remedies.-Mercurius if worse at 
night in the warmth of the bed. 
Rhus tox or Apis, if a burning itch- 
ing ; or Sulphur if changed to burning 
by scratching. Repeat the selected 
remedy every three or four hours. 
Itch. 
Remedies.-For genuine pustulous 
itch, take drop doses of the Tine, 
of Sulphur, and use sulphur baths. 
Sepia, liepar Sulphur and Afercurius, 
are important remedies. Repeat every 
three hours. 
As this disease is caused by a small 
animacule burrowing under the skin, 
external applications are also needed 
to destroy it. Sulphur ointment, or a 
wreak solution of carbolic acid will 
generally be sufficient. After treat- 
ment all the clothing should be boiled 
or exposed to a high degree of heat, to POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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prevent reinfection of the patient, or 
conveying it to others. Is highly 
contagious. 
Ringworm. 
Remedies.-Give Sepia, one dose 
morning and evening, for a week ; or 
as long as improvement continues. 
If anything further is required give 
Sulphur in same manner. 
Scald Head, 
This disease, one of the forms of 
Eczema, is readily communicated. 
Avoid carefully, the use of the 
same towel, brush and comb of 
others. Cleanse daily with tepid 
water and a little castile soap; 
and above all abstain from the use 
of any outward applications, which 
in many cases have driven the dis- 
ease from the surface to internal 
organs. If the hair becomes much 22 
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matted, a little pure olive oil, applied 
at night is not objectionable; or if 
much itching, a weak solution of 
Borax. 
Remedies.-Rhus tox and Lycopo- 
dium if thick greenish crusts form 
upon the scalp, with a badly smelling 
discharge. Hepar Sulphur if spread 
over the head and neck, and with 
enlargement of the glands. Calcarea 
and Sulphur if the above should not be 
sufficient. 
Repeat the selected remedy once in 
three hours, using one medicine at 
a time, for three or four consecutive 
days, or while improvement continues. 
Chilblains. 
Remedies.-Rhus lox Phosphorus 
and Sulphur are the leading medi- 
cines. Take one at a time, at inter- 
vals of two or three hours. Apply POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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externally arnica oil; or Carbolated 
Vaseline. 
Corns. 
Soak the feet in warm water, remove 
the corn, and apply morning and even- 
ing Tincture of Iodine. 
Warts. 
Cover a copper penny or small piece 
of copper with a tablespoonful of vine- 
gar; after standing a few hours, apply 
the verdigris from the copper to the 
wart. Apply at night and wash off in 
the morning. Or apply Acetic Acid, 
night and morning. 
They may also be cured by internal 
remedies, especially when there is dis- 
position for many of them to appear. 
Calcar. Carb., Causticum and Thuja, 
have often proved curative. If soft 
or fleshy, Causticum. If hard and 
horny, Calcar or Thuja. Use the 
selected remedy three times a day. 24 
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Felons. 
Keep the finger wet with a solution 
of equal parts of Ammonia (hartshorn) 
and water. 
Or, immerse the finger in a saturated 
solution of salt water, as hot as can 
possibly be borne; then apply fine 
salt, wet in Spirits of Turpentine, and 
cover with a wet compress also wet 
with the Turpentine, and renew fre- 
quently. 
Remedies.- a dose every 
three hours, with Belladonna each 
hour in the interval. 
If suppuration takes place, apply 
a Flaxseed or Slippery Elm poultice, 
and take Silicea or Hepar Sulphur 
every three hours. 
Boils. 
If much inflamed, with throbbing 
pain, take Belladonna every hour or POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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two. If hard and slow in forming, 
Mercurius. 
If matter forms, poultice with flax- 
seed and take Hepar Sulphur every 
three hours. Frequent disposition to 
boils may be removed by taking the 
Hypophosphite of Lime. 
Carbuncles. 
A painful malignant boil which 
sometimes becomes very dangerous 
from its tendency to mortification. 
If mild, treat it as a boil. If much 
swollen and inflamed, and of a livid 
hue, apply immediately a yeast poul- 
tice, prepared in the following man- 
ner: Moisten common bran with 
warm water till of a suitable consis- 
tence for a poultice; add a table- 
spoonful of brewer's yeast, and set 
aside in a warm place till fermentation 
takes place. Then, put it between 
two folds of soft muslin, and apply. 26 
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Renew the poultice every few hours, 
and make each one fresh, as required, 
as it is of no service after fermentation 
ceases. 
Remedies.-Bryonia during the 
inflammatory stage. Hepar Sulphur 
or Silicea when it suppurates. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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ERUPTIVE FEVERS. 
In all of these diseases it is a com- 
mon error to keep the patient too 
warm, in a close, badly ventilated 
room, for fear of taking cold. While 
carefully avoiding draughts, it is all 
important to secure an abundance of 
pure, fresh air. The sick room may 
be safely ventilated even in winter, 
through an adjoining room, or by 
dropping a window a few inches, not 
immediately over the bed. An open 
fire-place is always a valuable means 
of ventilation. The temperature of 
the room should be kept evenly at 
about 68°. The bed covering should 
not be uncomfortably heavy, especially 
during the febrile stage. 
Measles. 
This disease is infectious during 
any period of its course, even before POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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the eruption has appeared. Like 
scarlet fever, though to a less degree, 
it is commonly followed by an exfolia- 
tion or peeling of the skin. Both are 
infectious so long as this process con- 
tinues. During the course of the 
disease, and especially the exfoliation 
of the skin, there is much itching. 
This may be allayed by thorough 
anointing with vaseline or Olive Oil. 
Great care should be exercised at 
this time to avoid taking cold, as 
bronchial inflammation and pneumo- 
nia are apt to follow. Also deafness 
and discharges from the ear. The 
eyes-which are always more or less 
inflamed should be guarded from the 
light, and bathed frequently with 
warm w'ater. 
Remedies.-Aconiturn and Pulsa- 
tilla are the principal remedies, both 
for the accompanying fever, and to POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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secure a free development of the 
rash. 
If the eruption does not appear or 
suddenly disappears, the danger is 
great and requires prompt treatment. 
In such a case give at once Bryonia, 
and if attended with sickness at the 
stomach and deathly paleness, alter- 
nate with Ipecac every half hour. 
Bryonia should also be given for the 
hard dry cough sometimes following 
measles, or for any symptoms indi- 
cating inflammation of the lungs; 
follow if necessary with Phos- 
phorus. 
Diet.-Should be light, consisting 
of milk, gruels (barley or oatmeal,) 
farina, toast bread, rice and gradu- 
ally as fever subsides, more nutri- 
tious food. Water not too cold, 
may be given freely, a little at a 
time. 30 
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Scarlet Fever. 
In general a very dangerous dis- 
ease, either in itself or its conse- 
quences, that should never be left 
to family treatment, if possible to 
avoid it. 
It is sometimes very difficult to 
distinguish it from measles in the 
early stages, as the symptoms are 
very similar. But usually in scarlet 
fever, the skin is more uniformly red 
than in measles, and also when pres- 
sure is made with the finger, a white 
spot results. If it becomes red again 
from the circumference to the center, 
it is scarlet fever, if the reverse, it 
is measles. 
The time of development after 
exposure, usually varies from a week 
to fourteen days. Inasmuch as the 
infectious matter, be it what it may, 
remains in the carpets and curtains, POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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and even the walls, for an indefinite 
period, certain precautions ought 
always to be observed, not only in 
scarlet fever, but all infectious dis- 
eases. Whenever possible, the carpets 
and curtains, and all woolen articles 
of furniture should be removed at 
once. All articles of bedding and 
clothing from the patient should be 
put to soak in the room, in a solu- 
tion consisting of four tablespoonfuls 
of Sulphate of Zinc, and two table- 
spoonfuls of salt to each gallon of 
hot water. Soak the clothes for an 
hour or two, then boil and wash 
them separately from other clothing. 
The hair may be washed in a weak 
solution of Borax water. Plenty of 
pure fresh air, avoiding draughts 
and a moderate temperature, is at 
all times necessary. 
As soon as the patient is able to 32 
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leave the room it should be thor- 
oughly disinfected in the following 
manner : 
Take from one to two pounds, 
according to size of the room, of 
roll Sulphur. Break in pieces; put 
into an iron pan, and set this on 
bricks, in a tub containing a little 
water, to guard against fire. Pour 
a little alcohol on the Sulphur and 
ignite it. Close the room tightly 
and let it remain for six hours. 
Then open the doors and windows 
and air thoroughly. 
Remedies.- in most 
cases, especially when the skin is 
bright red, and attended with much 
fever and sore throat. Mercurius 
iod. if the throat is ulcerated, or 
has white patches on the tonsils. 
Also for enlargement of the glands 
of the neck, followed by Hepar POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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Sulphur if suppuration takes place. 
Gargle the throat with fresh yeast, 
a tablespoonfnl to four of water, or 
spray with a solution of Chlorate of 
Potash. 
Bhus lox, for the form of scarlet 
rash, with itching, and pain in the 
back and limbs. For the dropsy, or 
kidney affections which are apt to 
follow' scarlet fever, particularly from 
taking cold during the period of 
exfoliation of the skin, Apis and 
Arsenicum are leading remedies. 
As a preventive, Belladonna may 
be taken night and morning. Even 
if it does not prevent an attack, it 
modifies it greatly. 
Erysipelas. 
Remedies.- Belladonna in most 
cases, especially when the skin is 
bright red, or radiated, and attended 34 
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with fever and headache. Rhus tox 
if little vesticles or blisters appear 
with burning and itching, and Apis if 
not relieved by Rhus, or if drop- 
sical symptoms appear. 
Should the eruption assume a dark 
or livid hue, or when it attacks the 
head and face with high fever, it 
may become very dangerous and 
requires a physician's care. 
Various applications are made use 
of to alleviate the intolerable itching 
and burning which are generally 
present. Most frequently Pond's 
Extract diluted will give marked 
relief, as well as moderate the inflam- 
mation. In malignant cases assuming 
a dark hue, the best application is 
the yeast poultice. (See Carbuncle) 
Diet. - Mainly farinaceous; no 
meat, and everything heating or 
stimulating should be avoided. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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Chicken Pox. 
A very mild disease not often 
requiring any treatment. Care should 
be used to prevent scratching the 
pustules, as it might leave deep scars. 
The itching may be allayed by apply- 
ing vaseline. 
Remedies.-Aconite for the febrile 
symptoms; while the 
pustules are maturing; Coffea, for 
restlessness and want of sleep. 
Varioloid. 
Is a form of small pox modified by 
vaccination. 
Remedies.-for the fever, 
and congestion ; ALercurius, while the 
pustules are forming; Sulphur, while 
they are drying away; Bryonia, if 
the eruption is suppressed, or does not 
come out well. 
Diet.-Should not be heating; give 36 
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what water is required; crust coffee, 
or black tea, gruels, farina, or dry- 
toast. 
Keep the patient lightly covered in 
a cool, well ventilated room. 
Small Pox. 
This disease is the most dangerous, 
and the most contagious of all the 
eruptive fevers, and ought in all cases 
to have the careful attention of a 
physician. Every known precaution 
should be taken to prevent its being 
conveyed to others. If there is any 
difficulty in distinguishing it in its 
early development from scarlet fever, 
which it may resemble in some respects, 
the intense backache always present, 
will serve to characterize it. 
Vaccination which is regarded as a 
preventive so long as the system remains 
under its influence, does not protect POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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indefinitely or for life ; precisely how 
long in any given case, it is impossible 
to foretell. With some, vaccination 
will protect for life, with others it will 
take on every repetition. It is, there- 
fore, safest in all cases to renew it 
once in a few years, or on the recur- 
rence of an epidemic. But in all cases, 
the vaccination should be made only 
from pure animal virus. 
Remedies.-Aconite, for the fever. 
Bryonia, to develop the rash. Aler- 
curius, during the suppurative stage, in 
mild cases. Tartar emetic, in the con- 
fluent form. 
Thorough disinfection as directed 
under scarlet fever, should be rigidly 
carried out. 38 
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FEVERS. 
Remedies.-With chilliness, heat, 
thirst and rapid pulse, Aconite alone is 
sufficient; a dose every one or two 
hours. Inflammatory fever may re- 
quire also, Belladonna. 
If chilliness predominates; pain in 
moving, Bryonia. Give water freely 
for drink, and sponge toff occasionally 
with cold water, unless in perspiration. 
Intermittent Fever. Fever and Ague. 
Remedies.-If nausea and gastric 
derangement are prominent symp- 
toms, with frequent vomiting, give 
Ipecac. Especially after previous use 
of Quinine. A dose every hour. 
Arsenicum, for mingled chills with 
fever, great thirst, vomiting after 
drinking, restlessness and prostration. 
China, yellow complexion, bitter taste, 
Simple Fevers. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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always chilly after drinking, regular 
succession of chills, fever and sweat- 
ing. Also Chininum Ars. 
Natrum Aluriat.-Attacks coining 
on in forenoon, chill predominates, 
severe headache, fever blisters on the 
lips. Eupatorium for general aching. 
During the cold stage use hot foot 
bath, cover well and drink a cup of 
hot water, to induce perspiration and 
shorten the attack. 
Bilious or Gastric Fever. 
Remedies.-Where there is much 
chilliness with fever, yellowish-coated 
tongue and bitter taste, Bryonia ; if 
with flushed face and throbbing head- 
ache, Belladonna or Aconite ; if with 
diarrhoea and pain in the bowels, 
Cliaviomilla and Alercurius; when 
with much derangement of the stom- 
ach, yellowish-coated tongue, dizziness, 
dull heavy headache and constipation, 
Nux or Pulsatilla. 40 
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DISEASES OF SPECIAL ORGANS. 
Is frequently but a symptom of 
other disease, and may result from 
a variety of causes, which should be 
taken into consideration in selecting 
a remedy. 
Remedies.-When produced by 
congestion or rush of blood to the 
head, Aconite and Belladonna', if 
from cold in the head, Nuoc and 
Ider curias' from constipation, 'Nuqo 
and Bryonia or Sulphur', from gas- 
tric derangement, TVWand Pulsatilla', 
for nervous headache, Belladonna, 
Coffea; and Ignatia, especially when 
caused by mental emotion. When 
preceded by blurring of the eyes, 
with nausea Iris. Sepia, especially 
for females, and when upon one side 
of the head with sense of fullness 
Headache. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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and pressure or throbbing with nau- 
sea. And finally, for Rheumatic head- 
ache in damp weather, and with 
painful drawing in the back of the 
head and neck, Bhus tow or Bry- 
onia. 
Facial Neuralgia. Face ache. 
This difficulty is frequently depen- 
dent upon a diseased condition of 
the teeth, which may require a 
dentist's care. 
Remedies.-Belladonna for sharp 
darting pain in and around the eye; 
throbbing temples, and pain in the 
face with heat and redness. Spigelia 
for sharp neuralgic pains in and 
around the eyeball. Mer curias when 
affecting the entire side of the face 
from the temples to the teeth ; worse 
at night, and especially when in con- 
nection with defective teeth or sore 
gums. 42 
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The selected remedy may be given 
every hour. Apply externally a wet 
compress wrung from cold water, and 
covered with a dry cloth ; or, if cold 
pplications aggravate, apply Hops, 
steamed with hot water. 
Congestion, or Rush of Blood to 
the Head. 
Remedies.-Aconite when with 
heat and redness, or else paleness of 
the face, throbbing of the arteries of 
the neck and temple, sensation of 
fullness of the head, or with nose- 
bleed. If necessary follow with 
Belladonna for the same symptoms ; 
Pulsatilla if attended with dizziness 
on stooping, or when arising from 
indigestion ; Nux vomica if caused 
by constipation ; Opium from sudden 
fright or from costive habit. 
Dizziness. 
Remedies.-If with congestion and POCKET HOMGEOPATHIST. 
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sense of fullness of the head, Aconite 
and Belladonna', if from deranged 
stomach, Pulsatilla and Num vom- 
ica' when accompanied with nausea 
or vomiting, Cocculus or Ipecacuanha. 
Falling off of the Hair. 
When the result of fevers or debili- 
tating sickness, Calcarea, China or 
Sulphur will frequently be of service. 
Take one remedy at a time for a 
week, a single dose morning and 
evening. 
Wash the head with unrectified 
whiskey ; or if losing the hair rapidly 
add Tincture of Cantharides, in pro- 
portion of half an ounce to a pint 
of whiskey. 
Inflamed Eyes. 
Remedies.-Inflammation of the 
eye from taking cold, with profuse 
acrid secretion of water; redness of the 44 
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lids, requires Euphrasia. Belladonna, 
eyeballs red and inflamed, very sensi- 
tive to the light. Pulsatilla, inflam- 
mation of the lids ; sensation of sand 
in the eyes; discharge of matter, eye- 
lids adhering in the morning. Sul- 
phur, same as Pulsatilla, when obsti- 
nate or of long standing. 
Repeat the dose in acute cases every 
two or three hours. In chronic cases, 
a single dose morning and evening of 
the selected remedy. Keep the parts 
well cleansed with warm water; and 
bathe them with diluted Pond's 
Extract, or Borax water. 
Stye. 
These may frequently be arrested 
when beginning to form by applying 
the strong Tincture of Pulsatilla. 
Give internally Pulsatilla, and follow 
if necessary with Hepar Sulphur. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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Earache. 
Remedies.-Belladonna if with 
headache, heat and redness of the 
parts ; follow with Pulsatilla, espec- 
ially if with discharge of matter from 
the ear; Mercurius if the pain extends 
into the face and head, and is worse at 
night. 
Running at the Ears. 
Remedies.-If with fever and 
inflammation Pulsatilla and Mercur- 
ius ; or if in scrofulous subjects Cal- 
carea and llepar sulphur. If after 
Scarlet Fever or Measles, Mercurius 
or Sulphur. 
Give of the selected remedy two 
or three times a day, and keep the ear 
cleansed with Castile soap and tepid 
water. 
Humming in the Ears. 
If the result of inflammation, the 46 
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appropriate remedies for that condi- 
tion will relieve ; as Belladonna, Pul- 
satilla and PLercwrius. 
If from cold, Nux vomica and 
Causticum. 
If chronic, without other marked 
symptoms, Calcarea, Causticum and 
China. 
Give of the selected remedy two or 
three times a day. 
Deafness. 
Is frequently symptomatic of other 
diseases, which must first be removed 
by appropriate treatment. 
Remedies.-When it is the result 
of a recent cold, ddercurius ; if after 
Scarlet Fever or Measles, Belladonna, 
Ilepar Sulphur or Pulsatilla • if the 
result of suppressed eruptions, Hepar 
Sulphur, Calcarea or Sulphur. 
Mumps. 
Remedies.-A few doses of J/tr- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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curius is generally all that is required. 
If very obstinate or painful, TTer cu- 
rius Tod. may be preferable. If 
attended with fever, Belladonna • or 
if the swelling is slow in passing off, 
Dulcamara or Phus tox. 
Cold in the Head. Acute Catarrh. 
Remedies.-In all cases in the 
commencement with slight chilliness, 
sneezing, and watery discharge from 
the head, Aconite. Nux Vomica., for 
obstruction of the nose, headache and 
pain in the limbs. ATer curius, dis- 
charge of mucus from the nose, caus- 
ing redness and soreness of the upper 
lip, sore throat. Arsenicum, hot, 
watery discharge from the eyes and 
nose, with much sneezing. Pulsatilla, 
later when the discharge becomes 
thick and yellow. 
If obstruction of the nose is a 
prominent symptom and. long contin- 48 
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ued, especially in children, Sambucus 
will relieve. Chronic Catarrh requires 
the best care of a physician. Auruni 
and Mercurios will in many cases be 
of service. 
Toothache. 
Remedies.--*Give Plantago in all 
cases of severe jumping toothache in 
decayed teeth. If this is insufficient, or 
when the face is swollen, follow with 
Chaommilla. If the pain is deep-root- 
ing in the jaw, with sore or swollen 
gums, teeth sore and elongated, ALer- 
curius is a specific; next to it, Sulphur. 
In cases where sickness or other circum- 
stances forbid the removal of teeth, 
speedy relief will be obtained in most 
cases by the application of Mentho- 
Dil. Apply on a little cotton. 
Gum Boils. 
Caused generally by ulceration at 
the roots of the teeth. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
49 
Remedies.-Mercurius, in the com 
mencement will generally ent it short. 
If matter forms with pain and 
swelling, give Hepar Sulphur. For 
temporary relief, hold hot water in 
month, and apply Listerine. 
Canker of the Mouth. 
Is often dependent upon gastric 
derangement and an enfeebled consti- 
tution. 
Remedies.-Alercurius is a promi- 
nent remedy, unless caused by Calo- 
mel or other Mercurials. Follow, if 
necessary, with Sulphur", or if the 
tongue is thickly coated, bad taste in 
the mouth, headache or constipation, 
Nux Vomica. In nursing sore mouth, 
in addition to the above, Sulphuric 
Acid. For children, see "Thrush". 50 
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DISEASES OF THE RESPIRATORY 
ORGANS. 
Sore Throat. 
Remedies.-For simple inflamed 
throat, soreness in swallowing, the 
result of cold, Aconite will generally 
suffice. If the tonsils are swollen, 
inflamed and painful, Belladovina. 
In cases of cankered or ulcerated 
sore throat, Alercurius every two 
hours. 
When the disease is habitual, or 
in scofulous cases, ALercurius lod. is a 
most valuable remedy. Apply also 
to the throat, the wet compress, 
wrung from cold water, and covered 
with a dry napkin; or better, oil silk. 
If the tonsils suppurate, Hepar Sul- 
phur will hasten the process. 
For the chronic form of sore throat, 
so common in this climate, involving POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
51 
the palate, and the entire fauces, with 
pain and sensation of a lump in the 
throat when swallowing, the remedies 
above named are useful, especially 
Mercurius loci' or Nux vomica if 
attended with indigestion or an acrid 
state of the stomach, which is in itself 
a sufficient cause of inflammation. 
In acute cases the remedies may be 
repeated every hour. In chronic, at 
intervals varying from three hours to 
one dose daily. Males subject to this 
disease should wear a full beard to 
protect them from the influence of 
sudden changes, and should avoid 
much covering of the throat. 
Diphtheria. 
This disease, though of compara- 
tively recent appearance in this coun- 
try as an epidemic, has for many years 
prevailed in Europe with its accus- 52 
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tomed fatality. There are two varieties 
as ordinarily met with : a simple and 
malignant form. The first symptoms 
are generally those of an ordinary cold : 
chilliness, flashes of heat, restlessness, 
pain in the bones, discharge from the 
nostrils and sore throat. At this 
period the mucous or lining membrane 
of the throat assumes a peculiar livid 
or dark red color. Soon after a violent 
fever sets in; the glands of the throat 
and neck become enlarged, and a 
peculiar diphtheritic deposit takes 
place, rapidly appearing- upon the 
tonsils and throughout the fauces. 
This deposit is an exudation from the 
blood upon the dark red membrane. 
And this is one distinction between 
ordinary cankered sore throat and 
Diphtheria. Canker causes a depres- 
sion or excavation upon the surface, 
whereas, in the latter there first appears POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
53 
several minute grayish spots which 
rapidly run into each other, and are 
raised above the surface, so that they 
may be stripped off from it. Occas- 
ionally these spots remain separate ; 
and in this case it has been noticed 
that they dip deeper into the mem- 
brane, sometimes even perforating it 
like an ulcer; but this is rare. This 
deposit is derived from the blood, 
and shows the serious nature of the 
malady; and also that it is not a local 
but constitutional disease. 
In malignant cases the fever 
changes into or assumes from the 
beginning, a low typhoid character; 
the deposit changes to a dark brown 
or blackish color, extending into the 
nasal passages, causing an exceedingly 
offensive dark colored watery or thick 
yellowish discharge; at times extend- 
ing down the windpipe, giving rise to POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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symptoms precisely similar to mem- 
branous croup. However much 
Diphtheria resembles Croup or malig- 
nant Scarlet Fever, it is an entirely 
different disease from either, present- 
ing well-defined marks of difference. 
If the disease progresses, sloughing 
or mortification of the parts may 
ensue, causing an awfully fetid odor, 
and proving speedily fatal. There 
is at all times, however, a peculiar 
fetid odor, characteristic of Diph- 
theria, by which it may be recognized 
even before there is any appearance 
of it in the throat, just as in Measles 
or Dysentery. 
The disease is more likely to assume 
a malignant character in feeble persons 
or those of scrofulous habit, but no 
more likely to attack those subject to 
ordinary sore throat or croup. 
Is diphtheria contagious? Not in POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
55 
the same sense as small pox. There 
is no evidence that it can be conveyed 
from one person to another either by 
contact or the clothing. It is, however, 
infectious. The least particle of the 
diphtheritic matter finding lodgment 
upon a free mucous surface like the 
mouth and throat where it will be 
absorbed, may reproduce the disease in 
its most malignant form ; and a num- 
ber of physicians have lost their lives 
in this way. 
Hence, the necessity for great care 
in this respect, as also in the use of 
spoons or anything pertaining to the 
patient. There is no doubt also that 
particles floating in the air in a badly 
ventilated room may communicate the 
disease to other children, and as in so 
many instances, it spreads through entire 
families, the safest way in all cases is 
to remove every other child from the 56 
POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
sick room, or better still, out of the 
house. Experience shows that it is 
much less likely to affect adults than 
children. 
The conclusion arrived at by the 
most eminent authorities are, that the 
disease is due to the presence of an 
especial virus which must first be 
introduced into the blood. That this 
may be accomplished by respiration 
or inoculation; that it may spread by 
the thorough poisoning of the air 
which is'- breathed.; but never by 
clothing ; and that it requires in all 
cases a special fitness of the system 
or predisposition in order to its 
development. 
Treatment.-Two or three remed- 
ies have usually proved sufficient to 
control the simple or catarrhal form of 
the disease. 
Belladonna, for acute febrile sym- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
57 
toms, red flushed face, throat red and 
painful in swallowing. Give every 
hour. Hercurius Iodide, as soon as 
the characteristic patches appear in 
the throat. A powder every two 
hours. Apply externally a wet com- 
press wrung from a saturated solution 
of cold salt water, and covered with a 
dry flannel or oil silk; removing the 
compress as often as it becomes dry. 
Gargle the throat also with salt water 
when practicable. 
The malignant form of the disease 
requires the immediate care of a skill- 
ful physician. Until such can be 
obtained, the above treatment may be 
followed as directed. Other medicines 
successfully used by the Homoeopathic 
physician are Kdli-bichrornate, Lach- 
esis, and especially Hercurius Cyan- 
uret, which is as near a specific as any 
known medicine. 58 
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Diet and Regimen.-This disease 
being of a very debilitating nature, 
rapidly exhausting the powers of life, 
it is indispensable to keep up the 
strength by a sufficient supply of 
nourishing food. Milk may be taken 
freely; or if the patient is very weak, 
give raw eggs beaten up with a little 
milk. In some cases egg-nogg or 
wine whey are necessary. Beef tea or 
a little oyster broth may be allowed, 
as also oranges, ice-cream, or lemonade 
if desired. Black tea, toast bread, rice 
or farina as usual. Have every article 
used by the patient, as knives, plates, 
spoons and napkins, carefully cleaned 
before being used again. Keep the 
room well ventilated and at an even 
temperature day and night. 
Hoarseness. 
Is generally caused by cold and 
accompanied by other symptoms, as POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
59 
cough and fever. When loss of voice, 
give Causticum. If with hoarse cough, 
llepar Sulphur. 
For the hoarse, croupy cough with- 
out fever, sometimes occurring in 
children disposed to croup, give llepar 
Sulphur or Spongia. May be given 
every hour or two. 
Croup. 
Remedies. - Aconite and llepar 
Sulphur alternately at intervals vary- 
ing from fifteen minutes to one hour 
apart, according to the severity of the 
symptoms. If not soon relieved and 
respiration becomes difficult, with a 
dry, whistling sound, give Spongia. 
For JA e m b r a n o u s croup, Kali 
bichrom. and Iodine are the best rem- 
edies. 
Apply a wet compress to the throat, 
wrung from cold water and covered 60 
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with a dry cloth, and renew as often 
as it becomes dry. If these means fail, 
send at once for a physician. 
Influenza. 
Is a severe catarrh of the head, 
throat or Inngs, due to atmospheric 
influences, and appearing as an epi- 
demic. 
Remedies.-In the commencement, 
for the chilliness, fever and sore 
throat, give Aconite and Alecurius. 
If with severe headache, stoppage of 
the nose, dry, hard cough, and sense 
of tightness across the chest, Aconite 
and Nux Vomica. If with running 
of the eyes and nose, hot and scalding, 
frequent sneezing, dry cough, with 
oppression of the chest, Arsenicum or 
Euphrasia will speedily relieve. 
Cough. 
Is generally the effect of a cold act- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
61 
ing upon the respiratory organs. May 
be acute or chronic; dry, or with 
expectoration. 
Remedies.-If the result of cold, 
dry, with tickling in the throat, and 
soreness in swallowing, Belladonna. 
If with much chilliness, painful stitches 
in the chest when coughing or breath- 
ing, Bryonia. If with pain and irri- 
tation of the chest, worse in the open 
air and in damp weather, Phus tox. 
When a violent, racking cough, deep 
from the chest, with soreness, Mer- 
curius. If with hoarseness, sensation 
of raw soreness, heat and fullness of 
the chest,'Phosphorus. For a hoarse, 
croupy cough, Hepar Sulphur. For 
a dry, hard cough, with catarrh of the 
head and constriction of the chest, 
Nux Vomica. For dry, hoarse, bark- 
ing cough, with oppressed breathing, 
with heat and fullness of the chest, 62 
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Spongia. When moist, with expecto- 
ration of a thick yellow mucus, Pul- 
satilla, or if loose and rattling when 
breathing and coughing, Tartar 
emet. 
Cases of long standing, free expec- 
toration of badly-tasting mucous, in 
persons threatened with lung disease, 
Calcarea, Sulphur or Stannum are 
frequently useful. 
Whooping Cough. 
Remedies.-For the early catarrhal 
stage, violent cough with red flushing 
of the face, worse at night, or bleeding 
at the nose, Belladonna. 
If vomiting with the paroxysms and 
with loose rattling of mucus in bron- 
chial tubes, Ipecac. 
When convulsive, spasmodic, the 
breathing suspended some time, Cu- 
prum met. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
63 
If violent with hoarseness and vom- 
iting of food, Drosera. 
Great relief is often obtained by 
evaporating Napthalin in the room 
with the patient. 
The principal danger of whooping 
cough is from acute bronchitis or pneu- 
monia, which might result from taking 
cold. 
Pneumonia. Inflammation of the Lungs. 
Is a disease too grave to be intrusted 
to family treatment. Until a physician 
can be procured give Aconite once an 
hour for two successive hours, and fol- 
low with Bryonia in a similar man- 
ner. Next to these in importance is 
Phosphorus or Iodine. 
Pleurisy. 
This disease also, when attended 
with fever and inflammatory symp- 
toms, requires a physician's care. The 64 
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lighter forms of it may be relieved by 
A conite or Bryonia. For the sharp, 
stitching pains in the muscles of the 
chest, resembling pleurisy, worse on 
moving and taking a deep breath, 
common to rheumatic subjects, and 
occurring in damp weather. Bhus tox 
at intervals of two or three hours, or 
Cimicifvga. 
Congestion of Lungs. 
Remedies.- For sense of weight, 
fullness and heat with palpitation of 
the heart, Aconite followed by Nux 
com. 
If in females, caused by a suppres- 
sion of their monthly periods, Bella- 
donna and Pulsatilla. 
Haemorrhage of the Lungs. 
Is generally a symptom of other 
disease requiring skillful attention. 
Remedies.-If attended with heat? POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
65 
sense of weight and fullness of the 
chest, Aconite; a dose every twenty 
or thirty minutes. If profuse, pre- 
ceded by taste of blood in the mouth, 
accompanied with nausea and faint- 
ness, Ipecac. For a mucus expecto- 
ration mixed with blood, Bryonia and 
Phosphorus. For immediate effect, 
when the bleeding is profuse, give ten 
or fifteen drops of the Tincture of 
Hammamelis every fifteen or twenty 
minutes till relieved, or Terebinth -fa. 
For weakness consequent upon loss of 
blood, give China. 
Asthma. 
Remedies.-Ipecac, when the attack 
comes on in the night with sense of 
constriction of the lungs, and rattling 
of mucous upon the chest. Arsenicum, 
if the former does not relieve, and 
there is great debility and exhaustion. 66 
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Bryonia, for increased difficulty of 
breathing when speaking, or by every 
movement, with acute pains in the 
chest. Sulphur, in chronic cases, with 
profuse expectoration, sense of fullness 
and burning in the chest. 
During the paroxysms the remedy 
selected may be given every half hour. 
In the interval once in three hours; or 
in chronic cases a dose morning and 
evening. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST, 
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DISEASES OF THE STOMACH AND 
BOWELS. 
Derangement of Stomach. Indigestion. 
Remedies.-Ipecac, if with nausea 
and vomiting; from overloading the 
stomach; vomiting of mucus, and 
diarrhoea. Nux Vomica, where there 
is white or yellowish-coated tongue, 
bitter taste; acidity, flatulence, sense 
of fullness and tenderness in the pit 
of the stomach; headache and con- 
stipation ; corresponds particularly to 
a bilious temperament. Pulsatilla, 
for nausea ; eructations tasting of the 
food ; bitter taste ; tongue furred with 
a sticky yellowish coat; pain in the 
stomach; bowels loose; dizziness 
worse when stooping. Is particularly 
indicated for indigestion, caused by 
fat or greasy food, or in females. 
Bryonia, for symptoms similar to 68 
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JVux Vomica; for acidity, water-brash, 
dry, brown coated tongue; burning 
in the stomach; chilliness and cold 
extremities; severe headache in the 
temples, worse when stooping; and con- 
stipation. Chamomilla, for derange- 
ment of the stomach, commonly known 
as biliousness; yellowish tint of the 
eye and skin ; tongue yellow or brown, 
dry and cracked; loathing of food ; 
oppressive pain in the pit of the 
stomach; flatulence of stomach and 
bowels, and diarrhoea. 
Particular indications for special 
symptoms are as follows: Heart- 
burn, Nux vom. and Bryonia, or Sul- 
phuric Acid ; acidity of the stomach, 
Num Vom. Byronia, Ckamomilla, or 
Sulphuric Acid ; flatulence, if attended 
with other symptoms of indigestion? 
and constipation, Nux Vom. If high 
under the ribs producing colic, with- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
69 
out the gas escaping, China. If of 
long standing and of frequent occur- 
rence, Sulphur. 
Dyspepsia. 
When the preceding symptoms of 
derangement of the stomach become 
habitual, and of long standing, it is 
then generally termed dyspepsia. The 
remedies as above indicated are equally 
suitable here. In addition, Sulphur 
may be given for the same general 
symptoms as Nux Vom. Nausea, pain 
and fullness of the stomach, belching 
of foul tasting gas, acidity and water 
brash. Calcarea for similar symptoms 
after Sulphur. Carbo veg. for sense 
of fullness and pressure after eating, 
nausea, water brash, bad breath, spas- 
modic pain in the stomach. These 
remedies may be taken at intervals of 
from six to twelve hours. Many 70 
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obstinate cases are relieved by Bismuth 
1st trit., taken immediately after each 
meal. 
Nausea and Vomiting. 
Is generally a symptom of deranged 
stomach, for which the remedies are 
specified above. If caused by over- 
loading the stomach, promote the 
vomiting by use of a little lukewarm 
water, and follow with Ipecac; or 
where greasy food has been taken, and 
the nausea is attended with dizziness, 
Pulsatilla. For nausea and dizziness 
when moving the eyes or head, like 
sea sickness, or when caused by the 
motion of a swing or a carriage, 
Cocculus. For vomiting of bile 
greenish looking and bitter, Ipecac, 
Chamomilla and Nux vomica are 
indicated. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
71 
Vomiting of Blood. 
Remedies.-If caused by an acci- 
dent or mechanical injury, Arnica. 
If from disease of the stomach, with 
great prostration and nausea, Arseni- 
cum. If females with suppressed 
menses, Pulsatilla. If haemorrhage 
is profuse, give Tincture Hammamelis, 
ten or fifteen drops, every half hour, 
till arrested. 
Sea Sickness. 
Remedies.-Is an affection of the 
brain and nervous system, rather than 
the stomach, though reflected upon it. 
There is no effectual remedy for it 
known. Cocculus, Ipecac, and Nux 
vom have been recommended and 
have doubtless been of service in some 
cases. 
(Bromide of Sodium has in some 
cases produced very favorable results.) 72 
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Cramp of the Stomach. 
Remedies.-Nitric acid, an almost 
unfailing remedy, for intense cramp 
like spasmodic pain in the pit of the 
stomach ; drawing through to the back ; 
worse in paroxysms every few minutes. 
Much tenderness on pressure and nau- 
sea. May be given every quarter to 
half an hour. If necessary follow 
with JVux Vomica for same symptoms; 
or Igvatia if caused by grief or mental 
emotions. 
Inflammation of the Stomach. 
Is characterized by a constant, 
violent, burning pain in the stomach 
with heat, throbbing, tenderness on 
pressure, and vomiting. Is sometimes 
caused suddenly by cold drinks while 
the system is over-heated. Is a very 
dangerous disease, requiring prompt 
medical aid. In the meantime a few 73 
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doses of Aconite may be given at 
intervals of twenty or thirty minutes ; 
followed by Arsenicum in the same 
way. 
Constipation. 
This affection when not symptomatic 
of other disease, will generally yield to 
one of the following: 
Remedies. - Nux Vomica, when 
there is ineffectual desire, congestion of 
the head and headache, gastric derange- 
ment, and especially in persons suffer- 
ing with piles. Should be given one 
or two doses a day, in the afternoon 
or evening. Sulphur may be given 
for the same class of symptoms after 
it, or in connection with it, in obstinate 
cases. Give a dose of Sulphur in the 
morning and Nux vom. at night. 
Opium when there is great torpidity 
of the bowels, without any desire for 74 
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action. Bryonia for persons of bilious 
habits, with disposition to headache, 
chilliness, and gastric derangement, or 
after bilious fevers. One or two doses 
a day will be sufficient. Avoid in all 
cases the use of purgative medicines. 
If it is desirable to procure a speedy 
vacuation of the bowels, use an injec- 
tion of tepid water with a little castle 
soap rubbed into a light suds, or a tea- 
spoonful of Glycerine. When the 
difficulty is habitual, solicit a move- 
ment regular at the same hour each 
day, and assist it by a careful knead- 
ing of the bowels. 
For diet, use coarse brown bread, 
made from unbolted wheat; also fresh 
fruits and vegetables. Dispense with 
coffee, drink freely of water; avoid 
salted meats, cheese, and all highly 
seasoned food. Exercise freely in the 
open air. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
75 
No disease yields more promptly 
than this to well selected Homoeopathic 
remedies. Somewhat varied are the 
indications for their use. In many 
cases where diarrhoea is the result of 
overloading the stomach, or eating 
indigestible food, nature relieves itself 
by carrying off the offensive substance 
through the bowels or by vomiting. 
In such cases little else is required 
than rest. If the stomach remains 
irritable with nausea and vomiting, 
with watery, greenish or slimy evacua- 
tions, Ipecacuanha will relieve. Mer- 
carius is suitable for a bilious diarrhoea,, 
dark green, yellowish, slimy or bloody 
stools, very bad smelling; sharp cut- 
ting pains in the bowels, with nausea 
and faintness at the time of movement; 
urging and straining at stool: and 
worse in the after part of the day and 
Diarrhoea. 76 
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night. Chamomilla when there is 
severe colic-like pain in the bowels, 
evacuations of a thick, greenish, chop- 
ped like appearance, yellowish, or 
slimy. Is especially useful in diarrhoea 
of children while teething. Dulcamara 
for symptoms similar to Chamomilla, 
but always when the result of taking 
cold, with yellowish, watery, or slimy 
discharges. Podophyllum for the 
ordinary bilious summer diarrhoea, 
with griping pain in the bowels, as 
after the action of a cathartic ; yellow- 
ish or slimy stools, with pressure upon 
the rectum ; food undigested ; worse in 
the morning. Chiu a where the diar- 
rhoea comes on immediately after eat- 
ing, and consists of undigested food, 
with much flatulence, and colic pain in 
the bowels, and sense of great weak- 
ness. Arsen icum for frequent watery 
or greenish discharges, with thirst, POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
77 
restlessness, rapid prostration of 
strength, sunken eyes, heat in the 
stomach and bowels; for painless, 
involuntary watery evacuations, with 
nausea and vomiting; for diarrhoea of 
teething children, and cholera infan- 
tum. Veratrura for violent cases with 
coldness and rapid loss of strength; 
and finally, Phosphoric acid for 
watery, fight colored or involuntary 
evacuations, attended with loud rum- 
bling of the bowTels, is a never failing 
specific. These remedies should be 
given at intervals, varying from one 
to three hours, according to the urgency 
of the symptoms, gradually prolonging 
the interval as improvement takes 
place. Rest is essential to a speedy 
cure.- 
Diet.-The food should be mainly 
farinaceous, toast bread, rice, farina, 
or mutton broth. 78 
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Is not a diarrhoea or looseness of the 
bowels ; on the contrary it is charac- 
terized by constipation, or a retention 
of the natural discharges. The evacua- 
tions are slimy or a bloody slime; 
sometimes pure blood, and attended 
with fever, violent cutting pain, and 
tenesmus, or urging, straining at stool. 
These symptoms are caused by conges- 
tion and inflammation of the lining 
membrane of the bowels; and accom- 
panied with almost entire inaction of 
the liver. As soon as the evacuations 
again become bilious, with abatement 
of the fever, the disease is subsiding. 
Remedies. - Mercurius corros. is 
the great specific in this disease. 
Special indications for its use are the 
mucus or bloody evacuation ; nausea, 
urging and straining at stool, as if the 
bowels would be forced out; worse at 
Dysentery. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
79 
night. When attended with fever 
alternate with it Aconite; or if the 
colic pains are severe, and discharges 
mixed with greenish or bilious matter, 
(Jolocyntli. Nux vomica may be 
useful where the evacuations are small 
and frequent, with violent cutting 
pains in the bowels and excessive 
straining. 
Give Mercurius every second hour, 
and either of the above remedies when 
required, once in the interval. When 
there is much discharge of blood, and 
severe pain, preventing rest, immediate 
relief may be obtained by using a 
starch injection with a teaspoonful of 
Tincture Hammamelis added. The 
whole injection should not contain 
more than a tablespoonful, in order 
that it may be retained. Repeat the 
injection if necessary once in six 
hours. The application to the bowels 80 
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of a wet compress, wrung from cold 
water, and covered with a dry cloth, 
is also of great service, and may be 
repeated as often as it becomes dry. 
Diet.-All animal food and veget- 
ables must be dispensed with, except 
the use of mutton broth when there is 
not much fever. Stimulants are hurt- 
ful. Farina, and milk, gruels of vari- 
ous kinds, and black tea, or water in 
small quantities may be allowed. Entire 
rest upon the back is essential. 
Cholera Morbus. 
Occurs mostly in summer, and 
generally comes on in the night, with 
vomiting, purging, and pain in the 
stomach and bowels. 
Remedies.-When the vomiting is 
prominent, commence with Ipecac, a 
dose every twenty or thirty minutes, if 
necessary. If with thirst and restless- 81 
ness, profuse watery evacuations, great 
prostration, give Arsenicum in the 
same manner; or if with severe cut- 
ting pain in the bowels, increased 
prostration, coldness of the extremities 
and cramps, Ver at rum. 
If great exhaustion, general cold- 
ness, threatening collapse, Camphor 
tincture-one or two drops on a little 
sugar every ten or fifteen till reaction 
sets in. 
Asiatic Cholera. 
This epidemic and fatal disease 
requires the most prompt and skilful 
treatment. As, however, it is often 
impossible during such an epidemic 
to secure at once the services of a 
physician, life may often be saved by 
a knowledge of the proper course to 
be pursued. 
Treatment.-The disease is gen- 
erally preceded by a diarrhoea of a 
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day or two standing, which, if neg- 
lected, will soon end in fnlly developed 
cholera. This is commonly a light 
colored, watery, painless diarrhoea, 
attended with rumbling of the bowels 
and requires the use of Phosphoric 
acid, a dose every one or two hours, 
till checked. Absolute rest is also 
indispensable. Should the disease 
progress to an attack of cholera, with 
vomiting and rice water discharges, 
Camphor is the first remedy in all 
cases. Give the strong Camphor 
spirits (prepared one part camphor to 
six parts strong alcohol), in drop doses, 
on a little sugar, or in a spoonful of 
iced ■water, every five or ten minutes, 
gradually prolonging the interval as 
the symptoms improve. If free per- 
spiration ensues, discontinue it. Should 
there be no improvement within a 
couple of hours, then give Veratrum, POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
83 
a dose every fifteen or twenty minutes; 
especially if there be vomiting and 
profuse discharges of fluids like rice 
water, cold bluish face and lips; cold 
perspiration on the forehead, with 
thirst; great prostration and cramps. 
Arisenicum is indicated more par- 
ticularly if there is extreme prostration, 
with great restlessness, burning heat in 
the stomach ; intense thirst, nausea and 
vomiting immediately after drink- 
ing. 
Cuprum should be given for nausea 
and vomiting, and cramps in chest and 
stomach, but especially in the calves 
of the legs. 
For the last stage, when the patient 
lies in stupor; is pulseless, with cold 
breath and general coldness; dark 
bluish countenance; in short, a com- 
pletely collapsed condition, when other 
remedies have proved unavailing, 84 
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Carbo veg. may yet avail to save the 
patient. 
As the result of the above treatment 
in numerous epidemics of cholera, the 
death rate has averaged only from six 
to eight per cent. 
As preventives, Cuprum and Sul- 
phur, a dose morning and evening, 
have been generally recommended. 
Especially to be commended is wear- 
ing a broad band of flannel over the 
bowels. 
In case of an attack of cholera, the 
discharges both by vomiting and from 
the bowels, should be received in a 
suitable vessel, containing a solution of 
Carbolic Acid, one part to twenty of 
hot water, or solution of Chloride of 
Lime, an ounce to a cpart of water, 
using a quantity equal to the discharges. 
Bedding and clothing, and all dishes 
used by the patient should be put at POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
85 
once in boiling water containing some 
disinfectant such as Carbolic Acid, or 
Borax, one quarter of a pound to a 
gallon of water. 
All the water used for drinking 
should be boiled. It can be made 
more palatable by filling a bottle half 
full and shaking thoroughly to aerate 
it. 
Diet.-For persons in health during 
the prevalence of cholera, change the 
ordinary diet as little as possible. 
Avoid all unripe and uncooked fruit; 
certain vegetables, as cucumbers, 
squash, cabbage, green beans and 
melons, and in general everything 
which is found to disagree with the 
stomach at any time. 
During an attack, rice or toast 
water, arrow-root, farina gruels, milk 
or beef tea may be allowed; and for 
the extreme thirst, cold water in small 86 
POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
quantities, or, if this induces vomiting, 
bits of ice. 
Colic. 
Remedies. - Colocynth for colic 
proceeding from flatulence which can- 
not be discharged, sharp, violent pains, 
either constant or returning at short 
intervals, bruised feeling of the bowels, 
and especially if in connection with 
other bilious symptoms; give every 
fifteen or twenty minutes till relieved. 
Nux vomica for severe pain in the 
lower portion of the bowels, sharp cut- 
ting pains, pressing in every direction, 
and relieved by sitting or lying down, 
soreness of the abdomen and constipa- 
tion. Chamomilla especially for chil- 
dren, and when attended with greenish 
or bilious diarrhoea. Injections of 
warm water, as hot as can be borne, 
will often give immediate relief. China POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
87 
for colic, with flatulence, worse at 
night. 
Inflammation of the Bowels. 
A characteristic of this disease is 
extreme tenderness upon pressure, so 
that even the weight of the bed-clothes 
cannot be borne, in consequence of 
which, the patient lies with knees 
drawn up to the body; commences 
with chill, fever, and the usual signs 
of inflammation ; requires at once the 
care of a physician. In the meantime 
Aconite and Belladonna may be given 
alternately every hour. Hot fomenta- 
tions are very useful. 
Piles. 
Presents itself in two forms; as 
blind or flowing piles, though there is 
no essential difference between them. 
The disease is almost always accom- 
panied with or aggravated by constipa- 88 
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tion. It is also produced by the use 
of alcoholic stimulants, excessive use 
of tea and coffee, the use of cathartics, 
particularly aloes, rhubarb and jalap; 
sedentary habits, worms, or compres- 
sion of the waist by tight clothing. 
Remedies.-Nux vomica and Sul- 
phur are most frequently indicated. 
One dose of the latter in the morning, 
and the Nux vomica at night; may be 
given more frequently in acute attacks. 
Num vomica whenever there is con- 
stipation, ineffectual desire for move- 
ment, colic pains, pressing pain in the 
back, and in persons of sedentary 
habit. Sulphur for itching and burn- 
ing, and the tumors moist, with sensa- 
tion of weight and fullness in the 
rectum. Arisen icum when there is 
extreme heat and. burning in the 
tumors and lower part of the bowels; 
for either blind or flowing piles. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
89 
Belladonna for bleeding piles, with 
severe pain in loins. Aesculus if much 
backache and constipation. A Zee 5 with 
loose bowels, heat, soreness and local 
pain. If the bleeding is consider- 
able, Tincture Hammamelis will 
arrest it. Inject a teaspoonful with a 
little starch paste, so that the whole 
does not exceed a tablespoonful, and 
take three or four drops in a little 
water every twenty minutes. Applica- 
tions, also, of Tincture Harnmanelis, 
by means of a soft cloth, will relieve 
the pain and soreness. Oil of Arnica 
is also excellent for this purpose, and 
also the warm Sitz bath. 
Diet.-The diet should always be 
such as to favor free and easy evacua- 
tion of the bowels ; hence mainly fruit 
and vegetables, avoiding stimulants 
and spices of every description. 90 
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Worms. 
Remedies. - If accompanied with, 
fever, Aconite. For pin worms, ALer- 
curius and Sulphur ' and inject freely 
tepid salt water into the rectum, where 
they are usually lodged. For the 
long, round worm when seen, or where 
there is picking of the nose, irregular 
appetite, fetid breath, grinding of the 
teeth, colic pains and restless peevish- 
ness, Santonine or Afercurius. For 
the tape worm (white, flat and jointed), 
or in all obstinate cases, give persever- 
ingly Calcarea and Sulphur. 
For Diet.-Milk, meat broths and 
meat where there is not much fever, is 
better than vegetable food. Milk par- 
ticularly is regarded beneficial during 
attacks of worm colic. 
Inflammation of the Liver. 
Is in most cases a severe disease, POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
91 
requiring the attendance of a phy- 
sician. 
Remedies.-If fever, dry hot skin, 
thirst and chilliness, Aconite. If ten- 
derness upon pressure, pain in the 
right side, worse on moving or even 
breathing, yellowish or brown coating 
of tongue, Bryonia. If the pain is 
dull, not aggravated by pressure or 
motion, yellowish skin, bitter taste, 
and yellow coated tongue, ChamomiTla. 
Where the patient is jaundiced, with 
yellowness of the skin and eyes, bitter 
taste in the mouth, chilliness, aching 
pain, with inability to lie on the right 
side, and a clammy perspiration, Aler- 
curius. When there is sharp pain in 
the liver, swelling of the right side, 
diarrhoea, with redness of the face, 
China. And finally, for shooting pains 
and great tenderness of the right side, 
especially if accompanied with gastric 92 
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symptoms, as nausea and vomiting, or 
sour and bitter taste, headache, high 
colored, scanty urine and constipation, 
dhux vomica or Chelidonium. 
Liver Complaint. 
As generally understood, denotes a 
chronic inflammation of the liver. 
Remedies. - In addition to those 
named for acute inflammation, Sul- 
phur will be useful where Mercury in 
•any form has been taken in excess. 
Lycopodium where the bowels are 
habitually constipated; and China 
when the bowels are loose, and the 
symptoms are more prominent every 
other day. Podophyllum if loose 
morning stools. 
Jaundice. 
Is caused by torpidity of the liver, 
•and consequent deposition of the bilious POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
93 
coloring matter in the skin and other 
organs. 
Remedies.-Chamomilla and JBer- 
curius will generally suffice in mild 
cases. Bryonia if attended with chil- 
liness. Nux vomica if with gastric 
derangement and constipation. China 
in obstinate cases. 
Biliousness. 
Remedies. - Bryonia and Nux- 
vomica for chilliness, headache, weari- 
ness, bitter taste and constipation. 
Chamomilla and Pulsatilla for dizzi- 
ness, jaundiced appearance of the skin ; 
tongue coated brown or yellowish, 
oppressive fullness of the stomach and 
bowels, and diarrhoea. 
Use also sponge baths of alcohol and 
water, or salt water. 
Inflammation of the Kidneys. 
Is attended with a dull distressing 94 
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pain in the region of the kidneys; 
that is, on either side of the spine 
between the hip and the short ribs. 
The pain is aggravated by stooping, 
coughing, or by motion, and by lying 
on the affected side. It is attended 
with chill and fever, and in most 
cases with numbness of the thigh on 
the affected side; generally the secre- 
tion of urine is much diminished, and 
passed with much pain and burning; 
sometimes mixed with blood or matter. 
Is most liable to affect adults ; and 
may be the result of sudden cold, of 
gravel, violent lifting, suppressed 
haemorrhages, or excessive use of 
stimulants. 
Remedies.-Aconite for the fever, 
in repeated doses, every hour; or 
Belladonna if the pain recurs period- 
ically ; pain, stinging burning, extend- 
ing to the bladder; urine scanty and POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
95 
very high colored, and with colic pains 
in the bowels. Num vomica for dull, 
heavy pain, mostly in back ; and when 
the result of a cessation of the accus- 
tomed bleeding of the piles, or from 
excessive use of liquor. Cantharis for 
sharp cutting pains, but particularly 
when the emission of urine is intoler- 
ably painful, a few drops at a time, 
with burning, stinging pain, and urine 
sometimes mixed with blood. Also 
Terebinth. 
The remedies may be taken every 
hour, prolonging the interval as 
improvement follows. 
Diet.-Should be light and unstimu- 
lating, mainly of gruels; and for 
drinks, cold water, crust coffee or 
solutions of mucilaginous substances, 
as gum arabic, slippery elm or flax 
seed. 96 
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Inflammation of the Bladder. 
Is recognized by pain, heat and 
tenderness over the bladder; urina- 
tion difficult, painful, and urine high 
colored or bloody. 
Remedies.-Similar to " Inflamma- 
tion of Kidneys." Aconite or Bella- 
donna for the fever. Cantharis for 
the pain in urinating. Nux vomica 
and Pulsatilla in mild cases, or for 
frequent recurrence on taking cold. 
Painful Urination. 
Is generally accompanied with heat, 
frequent and urgent desire, with 
inability to pass but a few drops at a 
time. Such symptoms require Can- 
tharis. If the result of a sudden cold, 
Aconite; or if from suppressed piles, 
or excessive use of stimulants, Nux 
Vomica. If the pain is in the 
extremity of the passage, accompanied POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
97 
by a mucus discharge, Her aurins or 
Pulsatilla. 
Rheumatism. 
A disease best appreciated when 
experienced, obtruding its unwelcome 
visage in every hole and corner of the 
human dwelling; searching diligently 
for, and remorselessly seizing upon 
every weak and unguarded point of 
human frailty. Consults no one's 
convenience, spares neither old nor 
young, and has no manner of respect 
for even the medical profession. For 
practical purposes the disease may be 
divided into two forms, acute and 
chronic. The acute form is generally 
developed after a sudden cold or 
check of perspiration with chill and 
fever. 
Remedies. - Aconite where the 
fever is high, of an inflammatory 
character; dry, hot skin, thirst and 98 
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redness of the face, with sharp, shoot- 
ing pains. If the affected parts are 
red and shining, with swelling, Bella- 
donna. Mercurius when there is pro- 
fuse perspiration which affords no 
relief; pains worse at night and when 
warmly covered. Pulsatilla if the 
pains suddenly change their location, 
wandering from one part to another, 
causing swelling and redness, worse at 
evening, and particularly when located 
in the foot and lower extremities. 
Bryonia particularly wdien located in 
the joints, sharp darting pain on the 
least motion or pressure, attended with 
stiffness and swelling, headache, tliirst 
and sour sweats. Bhus tox where the 
pains are worse during rest, relieved 
temporarily by motion; brought on by 
cold, and worse in damp, wet weather. 
Alcoholic vapor baths will afford 
relief for the acute pain, as will also POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST, 
99 
tlie application of hot alcohol, and fric- 
tion with flannel. Wet compresses 
from cold water will often allay the 
pain and reduce inflammation, as also 
other forms of bath, which should only 
be used by advice of a physician. 
Chronic Rheumatism. 
Any of the above remedies may be 
equally useful in the chronic form of 
the disease. In addition, Sulphur may 
be used in most chronic cases, where 
there is recurrence on every trifling 
exposure, when the pains become 
seated, affecting the joints and the 
limbs, relieved by external warmth 
and aggravated by cold, especially if 
attended with gastric disturbance, loss 
of appetite, acidity, &c. Many obsti- 
nate cases have been permanently 
benefited by a persevering use of sul- 
phur-water or vapor baths. Nux vom- 100 
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ica or Bryonia when the pains are 
principally in the back, with stiffness 
and inability to move, with headache 
and costive habit. Rheumatic subjects 
ought always, summer as well as win- 
ter, to wear flannel next the person ; 
to guard the feet well from dampness, 
and carefully avoid the sudden check- 
ing of perspiration. 
Lumbago. 
Is of a rheumatic nature, located in 
the muscles of the back and loins; 
comes on suddenly; sometimes with 
fever. 
Remedies.-Very similar to acute 
rheumatism; Bryonia, very painful 
on motion; Bhus tox, if painful while 
at rest, and especially if from exposure 
to damp, wet weather; Nux Vom. 
sore, lame feeling of the back, aggra- 
vated by constipation. If caused by POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
101 
overstraining the muscles, use Arnica 
internally and apply Arnica Oil or 
Tincture. In severe cases use hot fo- 
mentations. 
Sciatica. 
Is characterized by a violent rheu- 
matic pain, commencing in the region 
of the hip and following the course of 
the sciatic nerve to the knee or foot; 
a neuralgic rheumatism ; a very pain- 
ful and obstinate disease, requiring 
skillful attention. Arsenicum and 
Nux Vomica are important remedies ; 
or Chamomilla, when attended with 
great nervous restlessness. Colocynth, 
shooting, tearing pains down the leg, 
worse from motion and pressure- 
worse in daytime. If with numbness 
and tingling of the parts, and during 
damp, wet weather, Thus tox. 102 
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DISEASES OF FEMALES. 
It is estimated that scarce one female 
in ten, between the ages of fifteen and 
forty, are entirely free from some form 
of uterine disorder. 
One fruitful source, often urged but 
not always understood, is faulty dress- 
ing. Females are apt to suppose that 
if they do not take cold, or experience 
any immediate evil effects from imper- 
fectly protecting the neck, shoulders, 
arms and feet, or from suddenly chang- 
ing from the warmest woolen clothing 
of the day to evening dresses of the 
lightest fabric, that the practice is not 
injurious; yet here is laid the founda- 
tion of diseases that afterward render 
life burdensome. 
The blood is conveyed from the 
heart by deep seated arteries to sup- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
103 
ply all the inner organs of the body; 
a large proportion of it is returned to 
the heart by numerous veins immedi- 
ately under the skin. If then, the 
surface of the body be exposed to the 
cold air, or the extremities not suffi- 
ciently protected, the blood is driven 
from the surface, producing congestion 
of the inner organs ; from whence arise 
not alone the throat and lung diseases, 
so prevalent, but the whole class of 
female complaints, equally trouble- 
some, if not so fatal. It is evident 
also that tight lacing, or wearing the 
clothing tightly fastened around the 
body, acts in the same injurious man- 
ner ; and all the more in proportion as 
a lady is well formed, the Venus de 
Medici being the standard. 
Females therefore suffering from 
these diseases, should be very careful 
to wear their clothing loosely about 104 
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them, and if necessary, their skirts 
attached to waists made for the pur- 
pose, rather than tightly tied around 
them. 
Delay of the First Menses. 
Is frequently attended with bleed- 
ing of the nose; flushed face; dizziness 
and palpitation of the heart. 
Remedies.-Belladonna and Pul- 
satilla are very effectual. May be 
given two or three times a day on 
alternate days. In persons of delicate 
health, with general debility, and loss 
of appetite, every thing that tends 
to promote the general health and 
strength will be of service ; as daily 
baths of alcohol and water; horseback 
riding, and free exercise in the open 
air. 
Suppression of Menses. 
Remedies.-If occasioned by wet 
feet or taking cold, Pulsatilla. If POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
105 
attended with fever, headache, pain 
in the back and limbs, add Aconite, 
and alternate every hour. If the face 
is red and flushed, and throbbing of 
the temples not relieved by Aconite, 
substitute Belladonna. If the conges- 
tion is principally in the chest, 
Bryonia. If the suppression is long 
continued, accompanied with slight 
fever, pains in the hips and limbs, and 
especially if with bloating of the bowels 
or limbs, give Apis Mell. Sepia is 
also beneficial in cases of long stand- 
ing. The action of the medicines may 
be assisted by hot foot baths or better 
hot sitz baths, as hot can be borne for 
ten or fifteen minutes, preferably at 
bed time. 
Menses too Frequent. 
More likely to occur from debility 
than full habit. Attention to the gen- 
eral health is all-important. 106 
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Remedies. - Calcarea and China 
are leading remedies. May be given 
two or three times a day during the 
interval of the period. 
Menses too Profuse. 
Remedies. - If very profuse and 
exhausting, with nausea; blood bright, 
Ipecac. If there is great weakness, 
faintness and ringing in the ears, 
China; or if with cold extremities 
Secale. Should these fail, or if it 
amounts to real flooding, give Tincture 
Ilammamelis three or four drops 
every fifteen or twenty minutes; and 
inject the same by means of the female 
syringe; using a teaspoonful to a 
sufficient quantity of hot water. 
Painful Menstruation. 
Remedies.-Pulsatilla when scanty 
or delayed; sharp pains in region of 
the womb, back and loins, changing POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
107 
from one place to another. Cocculus 
for severe menstrual, colic ; spasmodic, 
coming on worse at intervals; all 
through the abdomen. Cliamomillct 
for severe labor-like pain, dark, clotted 
blood, rendering one very nervous and 
irritable. Belladonna for persons of 
full habit; flushed face, with heavy, 
bearing down, throbbing pains. 
In severe cases, Tincture of Can- 
nabis Ind., will often give speedy 
relief. 
If the difficulty is habitual, occur- 
ring at every monthly period, it can 
only be cured by appropriate treat- 
ment during the interval, for which a 
physician should be consulted. 
Critical Period. Change of Life. 
For the congestion to the head, 
flushed face, giddiness, headache and 
general debility common at this period, 108 
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Belladonna and Pulsatilla are very- 
efficient remedies. 
For the sudden flushings, breaking 
out into perspiration, Arsenicum or 
Lachesis. 
♦ Leucorrhoea, Whites. 
Remedies.-Calcanea C. for white, 
milky discharge, in weakly persons in 
whom the monthly period comes on 
too early and too frequently; also for 
young children. 
Pulsatilla, especially for young 
people; a thick white or yellowish 
mucous, apt to be irritating. 
Sepia, for yellow or greenish dis- 
charge, worse just before the monthly 
period, with costiveness. 
Kreosote, if very offensive and long- 
continued. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
109 
DISEASES OF PREGNANCY. 
Tabacum will sometimes relieve the 
most obstinate cases. If bilious symp- 
toms predominate, the matter vomited 
bitter and green, with coated tongue,. 
Ipecac or Nux vom. If with great 
prostration, Arsenicum. If the nau- 
sea is principally in the morning, a 
cup of hot water as hot as possible 
should be taken before attempting to 
get up. 
Heartburn. Acidity. 
Remedies.-Bryonia for acid burn- 
ing in the pit of the throat. If with 
sensation of a heavy load on the 
stomach, and constipation, Nux vom- 
ica. If after partaking of any greasy 
food, Pulsatilla. 
Nausea and Vomiting. 110 
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Sleeplessness. 
For inability to sleep at this period 
use successively Coffea, Belladonna or 
Hyoscyamus. 
Spots on the Face. 
For the brown and yellowish spots 
sometimes appearing on the face during 
pregnancy, Sepia may be administered, 
following it if necessary, with Sulphur. 
Constipation. 
For this difficulty take Sulphur, a 
dose in the morning, and Nux vomica 
at night, and favor by a fruit and veg- 
etable diet. If with piles, Collinsonia. 
Vericose Veins. 
Remedies.-Pulsatilla or Hamma- 
melis, and bathe the swollen veins 
with Tincture Hammamelis or Pond's 
Extract. If the veins become much 
enlarged, it is necessary to bandage 
the limb tightly. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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Painful Urination. 
Remedies.-Cantharis, if with pain- 
ful burning and scalding; scanty and 
frequent. Follow, if necessary, the 
Apis or Terebinth. 
Incontinence of Urine. 
Frequently a mechanical difficulty 
caused by the presence of the enlarged 
uterus upon the bladder; Belladonna 
or Pulsatilla may prove beneficial. 
Preparation for Labor. 
Can anything be given to shorten 
the period and alleviate the sufferings 
of childbirth ? Dr. Hill, Prof, of Sur- 
gery at Cleveland, says in reference to 
this subject, " whatever others may 
think or say in relation to any prepar- 
atory treatment for labor, I have rea- 
son to know as well as anything in 
medicine can be known, that patients 
thus treated, pass through labor much POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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quicker, frequently in one-fourth the' 
usual time. Their sufferings are much 
less, and the length of time for recov- 
ery to ordinary health after labor, is. 
greatly abridged." 
The treatment to which he refers is 
the use of two remedies, Caulophyllin 
and Macrotin, prepared from roots,, 
and perfectly harmless in all cases ; to 
be taken for two or three weeks pre- 
vious to labor. Sitz baths during the 
latter portion of the term at a temper- 
ature of about 90° will also prove 
beneficial. May be taken at bed time, 
and continued for about ten minutes 
at a time. 
Sore Nipples. 
Where a tendency to this difficulty 
is known to exist, wash the nipples for 
a few weeks before confinement with 
spirits of wine or brandy. If, not- 
withstanding, they become sore, apply POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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Calendula Cerate and take Calcarea 
or Sulphur. 
Gathered Breasts. 
When the breasts first become hard 
and swollen and the secretion of milk 
decreasing, give Bryonia. If there 
is much inflammation, fever and red- 
ness radiating from the center, Bella- 
donna. If suppuration threatens 
simmer together three or four ounces 
of castor oil and a handful of bruised 
raisins ; strain and apply on a piece of 
flannel and give Phytolacca Tine. If 
suppuration cannot be avoided, give 
Ilepar Sulphur or Phosphorus, and 
apply poultices of slippery elm or 
ground flax seed. 
Nursing Sore Mouth. 
Remedies. - Mercurius in most 
cases. If necessary follow with Sul- 
phuric Acid?, a dose of either every 
two or three hours. Apply borax in 
water or glycerine. 114 
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DISEASES PECULIAR TO CHILDREN. 
Soreness of Skin. See " Chafing 
Jaundice." 
Soon after birth, children some- 
times exhibit a jaundiced appearance. 
It generally passes off in a few days 
without treatment. Should anything 
be required, a few doses of Cliamo- 
milla or Mercurius will remove the 
difficulty; if obstinate, China. 
Snuffles. 
When from catharrhal cold, with 
obstruction of the nose, Sambucus will 
relieve. Follow with Nux Vomica, 
if dry, or Pulsatilla, if moist. 
Colic. 
If the limbs are drawn up to the 
body, with flatulence of the bowels, 
or greenish, slimy stools, colic is the 
occasion, give Chamomilla. If the POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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bowels are distended without evacua- 
tion, give Colocynth. If starting 
suddenly from sleep, Belladonna. 
Sleeplessness. 
Often caused by irregularities of 
diet and mental excitement of the 
mother. If not caused by coffee taken 
by the mother, give Coffea. If the 
child is restless and feverish, starting 
suddenly from sleep, Belladonna. If 
with fever and dry heat, Aconite. 
Inflammation of Eyelids. 
Sometimes occurring soon after 
birth, requires Pulsatilla. If much 
discharge of matter, give Argentum 
Nit. If anything further is needed, 
give Calcarea or Sulphur. 
Vomiting of Milk. 
If persistent, will arise from over- 
feeding, giving too much at a time, 
or from indigestion. 116 
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.Remedies.-If sour and curdled, 
Pulsatilla or Bryonia. If with much 
pain, Cha'inornilla j or with constipa- 
tion, Nux vom. 
The question of infant feeding is of 
the greatest importance. When a 
child is brought up upon a bottle, it 
cannot always be known what will 
best agree with it. Usually good cow's 
milk, more or less diluted, and sweet- 
ened slightly with sugar of milk, is 
the best substitute for the mother's 
milk. If the bowels are very loose 
and movements undigested, condensed 
milk is preferable. In many cases 
goat's milk has been successfully used. 
If nothing seems to agree, then pre- 
pare the food as follows; somewhat 
troublesome but very effectual: 
To one pint of milk, add ten grains 
pepsine; beat in thoroughly; cover 
and set on a warm stove, undisturbed, POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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until curded, perhaps thirty minutes. 
When solid, beat up with a spoon 
strain, and add half as much water as 
there is whey; sweeten slightly. If 
well borne, add a teaspoonful of cream. 
If it can be procured, a piece of ren- 
net an inch square will do as well, 
perhaps better than the pepsine, which 
is always reliable. The rennet can be 
washed and used repeatedly. Mellins 
food is probably the best of all arti- 
ficial foods. 
Sore Mouth. Thrush. 
Remedies. - Jlercurius, followed 
by Sulphur if necessary, and wash the 
mouth with a solution of borax, or 
solution of Chlorate Potash. 
Cholera Infantum. 
Is often produced by food that does 
not agree with the child, although it 
may be unobjectionable in itself. In 118 
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most cases the mother's milk is prefer- 
able to anything else. If this fails, 
good cow's milk, properly diluted, 
should be given. If this induces loose 
movements, and throwing up of the 
food, condensed milk may be better. 
When these have failed, Mellen's Food 
has often proved successful. Also Pep- 
tonized milk. In most cases, improper 
food or unhealthy surroundings are the 
chief causes of this disease. Remove 
these and the trouble ceases. 
Remedies.-If vomiting is a prom- 
inent symptom, Ipecac. If with great 
thirst, vomiting immediately after 
drinking, accompanied with profuse 
watery diarrhoea, Arsenicum', or if 
with sunken eyes, cold extremities, 
Yeratrum. If with convulsions, 
Aethusa. 
This disease frequently runs a very 
rapid course, and unless speedily POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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checked, a physician should be obtained 
without delay. 
For the ordinary form of diarrhoea 
or constipation, see these diseases else- 
where, 
Difficult Dentition. 
Remedies.-When teeth come very 
slowly, are attended with wasting of 
the flesh and loss of appetite, Calcarea 
and Belladonna. For the diarrhoea, 
Clcamomilla, Ipecac or Arsenicum 
are most frequently indicated. See 
" Diarrhoea." If the bowels are con- 
stipated, Num Vomica, Bryonia or 
Opium. For the fever, restlessness 
and heat of head sometimes accom- 
panying teething, A conite and Bella- 
donna • or if very wakeful and restless 
at night, Coffea. 
Convulsions. 
Remedies.-Give Belladonna every 
ten or fifteen minutes, five or six glob- 120 
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tiles at a time laid upon the tongue, 
even though the child cannot swallow, 
Chamomilla with a teething child, 
subject to colic. Gina, where it is 
known to be caused by worms. 
Immerse to the chest in a warm bath, 
keep the head coo], and if conscious- 
ness does not soon return, secure a 
free action of the bowels by injections 
of warm water with a little soap added. 
As the disease may arise from a variety 
of causes, as the irritation of teething, 
worms, brain disease, suppression of 
eruptions, or diseases of the stomach 
and bowels, the care of a physician 
is indispensable to prevent the recur- 
rence of the difficulty. 
Water on the Brain. 
The approaches of this disease are 
so insidious, that parents frequently do 
not recognize the danger, until too late POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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to be remedied. Among the earlier 
symptoms are unusual peevishness, dis- 
position to remain in a horizontal posi- 
tion ; rolling of the head from side to 
side, or boring in the pillow, with the 
head thrown back ; hot head with cold 
extremities; sleeping with the eyes 
half open. Later, when nausea and 
vomiting sets in, with bloodshot eyes or 
squinting, a rapid pulse, and a peculiar 
shrill cry, the disease is unmistakable. 
It is always a very dangerous and fatal 
disease, requiring prompt attention, 
and should never be left to family treat- 
ment. Belladonna, Bryonia, Apis 
ALell. and Hellebore are among the 
most reliable homoeopathic remedies. 122 
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WHAT TO DO IN EMERGENCIES. 
Drowning; Asphyxia from Gas ; 
Hanging. 
Artificial respiration should be prac- 
ticed in all cases of suspended anima- 
tion, whenever the respiration is less 
than ten to the minute. This can be 
done by any intelligent person in the 
following manner: " Remove the 
clothing from the chest and arms. 
Grasp the arms just above the elbows, 
and carry them gently outward, up- 
ward and backward till they meet 
just above the head. Then bend the 
arms at the elbow, and return them 
slowly to the sides of the chest, and 
press the arms firmly against the chest, 
holding them there for two or three 
seconds. Repeat this at the rate of 
fifteen or eighteen times a minute." 
Persevere with this a long time. It is POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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well to place a small pillow or roll of 
clothing under the chest; and also to 
draw out the tongue to keep it from 
setting back in the throat. 
Frost=bites==Freezing. 
For frozen ears or nose or extremi- 
ties, rub with snow, or put in cold 
water. If so severe as to threaten life 
place at once in hot water bath. This 
has proved more successful than any 
other method. 
Nose=Bleed. 
Remedies.-If severe, may be 
arrested by blowing into the nose a 
little powdered alum or salt, as also by 
cold applications, or by Pond's Extract 
applied on cotton, or by spray. 
If attended with congestion of the 
bead with red face, give Aconite. 
The tendency to frequent bleeding 
may be removed by Phosphorus, or 124 
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in weak, feeble persons, or after sick- 
ness, by China. Give three or four 
times a day. 
Sunstroke. 
Is not always caused by exposure to 
direct rays of the sun, but may be due 
to prolonged elevated temperature in 
a close room, in the shade. ' The symp- 
toms are unconsciousness, heavy labored 
breathing; high temperature, dry 
burning heat of the skin and no per- 
spiration. 
The object of treatment is to lower 
the temperature of the body. Remove 
most of the clothing. Sponge with 
cold water. Apply cold water to the 
head, and give as principal remedy, 
Glonoine* or Belladonna. 
Dog Bites. 
If the wound is accessible, let it be 
sucked out, and then apply a strong POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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solution of Carbolic Acid, (twenty 
per cent.) Do not kill the clog unless it 
is known to be mad, to avoid unnec- 
essary apprehension if it remains 
healthy. 
Poisons. 
In all cases of poisoning, as soon as 
possible thereafter, empty the stomach 
by an emetic. This may be readily 
done by a tablespoonful of common 
mustard in half tumbler of warm 
water; or if necessary by Sulphate of 
Zinc, twenty grains in tepid water. 
Can be repeated. 
If the poison is unknown, procure 
of any druggist the following pre- 
scription, which will neutralize most 
mineral poisons. Take Calcined Mag- 
nesia, pulverized charcoal, and Sesqui- 
oxide of Iron in equal parts ; dissolve 
in water and take freely of it. 126 
POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
If the poison is known to be Arse- 
nic, Corrosive Sublimate or Sugar of 
Lead, use freely the whites of eggs. 
For Opium and other narcotics, if 
not too late, give an emetic to empty 
the stomach if possible. Then follow 
with strong black coffee, or Ammonia. 
Walk the patient occasionally, to rouse 
from the stupor, and slap the skin with 
wet towels. 
For Acids, give a strong solution of 
common white soap dissolved in warm 
water. Also lime water. 
For poisoning by Alkalies, as Pot- 
ash, Soda or Ley, give acids, as Vine- 
gar or Lemon juice. 
Burns and Scalds. 
Probably the best application for 
burns, no matter how extensive or 
severe, is the bicarbonate of soda- 
common baking soda. It can be 
applied dry, or by making a strong POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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solution in water; an ounce to a pint. 
This will speedily relieve the pain and 
remove the inflammation. Another 
excellent application is sweet oil or 
vaseline, applied on raw cotton; or if 
the hand or arm, immerse it at once in 
milk, continuing it until the pain 
wholly ceases, and then bind on cotton 
batting. It is important to keep it 
from the air. Light cases of burns, 
where the skin is not broken, may be 
treated with A mica Tincture. Should 
it be attended with fever give A conite 
or Belladonna. 
Wounds and Bruises. 
For bruises the best application is 
Arnica. Tincture. For cuts Calen- 
dula Tine. Where there is reason to 
apprehend discoloration, black and 
blue appearance, do not apply cold 
water. This congeals the blood and 
produces it more certainly. Use -warm 128 
POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
water, by which the blood is rendered 
more fluid, and circulating more freely 
through the small vessels, discoloration 
is avoided. In wounds accompanied 
with bleeding, notice whether the 
blood is dark, issuing in a continuous 
stream; or if bright red, and ejected 
by regular pulsations. In the former 
case it is from a vein, and requires 
nothing but pressure to stop it. Bind 
tightly over the wound a small com- 
press of muslin, folded several thick- 
nesses. If the blood issues in pulsa- 
tions it is arterial, and dangerous if 
not soon stopped. In such case, tie 
tightly with a cord or pocket handker- 
chief between the wound and the heart, 
wherever that may be, until a physician 
canbeprocured to arrestit permanently. 
Sprains and Strains. 
Immerse the part at once in hot 
water, until the pain is relieved. Con- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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tinue, if necessary, with hot fomenta- 
tions. For the resulting soreness and 
stiffness, rub in thoroughly Arnica 
oil. If the tendons principally are 
strained, give Rhus tox three or four 
times a day. 
Stings of Insects. 
For bee or wasp stings, Quinby, the 
celebrated apiarist, recommends the 
common garden onion, applied where 
the sting entered. Cut the fresh onion 
and apply it to the spot, changing it 
every ten or fifteen minutes, till the 
pain and swelling disappear. Spirits 
of Ammonia, the common Hartshorn,, 
is another excellent application for the 
sting of any insect, also the bi-carbon- 
ate of soda. For the poison of ser- 
pents, brandy or whiskey, taken to the 
extent of intoxication, is said to be the 
most reliable means of cure. 130 
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DIETETIC PREPARATIONS. 
To assist invalids in a choice of 
proper nourishment, we add a list of 
various articles, with the best method 
of preparation. Simply remarking, 
that not all herein enumerated are 
proper for every form of disease ; but 
as provision is made for every condi- 
tion, from the most serious sickness 
through convalesence, as well as for 
the dyspetic otherwise in usual health, 
selection should be made by advice of 
the attending physician. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
131 
LIQUID ALIHENTS. 
Of all others, Milk is the most 
desirable and important. Contrary to 
the old conceived opinion that milk 
was unsuitable in fevers, it is now 
known to be the safest and most desir- 
able of any food. Much more nutri- 
tious than beef tea, and can be taken a 
little at a time, when all other food is 
repulsive. In rare cases where it does 
not seem to agree, a little lime water 
added to it will render it quite digesti- 
ble. There are few if any diseases 
where it is not admissible, unless it is 
known to disagree in health. 
Farina Gruel. 
Mix a table-spoonful of farina in 
a little water ; pour gradually on the 
mixture a pint of boiling water, stir- 
ring thoroughly, and boil for about ten 
minutes. 132 
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Oatmeal Gruel. 
Mix well two tablespoonfuls of oat- 
meal with six of cold water in a basin ; 
add this gradually to a quart of boiling 
water, constantly stirring it until suf- 
ficiently boiled, which will be in about 
ten minutes. Strain it and add a little 
salt. It may be pleasantly flavored by 
previously boiling a handful of raisins 
in the water to which the meal is 
added. 
Sago Gruel. 
Macerate a tablespoonful of sago in 
a pint of water, letting it stand in a 
warm place by the stove for an hour 
or two ; then boil for fifteen minutes, 
constantly stirring it while boiling; 
may be sweetened or flavored with a 
little lemon. Sago is very nutritious 
and easy of digestion, and is well 
adapted to febrile and inflammatory 
complaints. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
133 
Sago Milk. 
Is prepared by soaking a table- 
spoonful of sago in a pint of cold 
water for an hour ; pour off the water 
and add a pint and a half of milk ; 
boil slowly until the sago is well incor- 
porated with the milk. May be sweet- 
ened, or where a stimulus is desired, a 
spoonful of white wine added. 
Arrow Root Gruel. 
Mix two tablespoonfuls of Arrow root 
with water to a smooth paste. Grad- 
ually stir it into a pint of boiling water 
and let it cook till quite clear; sweeten 
with loaf sugar. Milk may be used 
when preferable instead of water, 
especially for children. 
Cracker Panada. 
Pour a pint of hot water upon three 
or four crackers in a bowl; cover with 
a plate to confine the steam. After 134 
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standing till sufficiently cool, sweeten 
with white sugar, and flavor with a few 
raisins. The raisins are not to be 
eaten. 
Crust Coffee. 
Take a slice of bread a day old and 
toast without burning. Then put it 
in the oven and slowly roast it for an 
hour. Pulverize it and pour upon it 
a pint of hot water ; then add a little 
milk and sugar. Is an excellent sub- 
stitute for coflee. 
Barley Water. 
Take two and a half tablespoonfuls 
of pearl barley ; wash it carefully with 
water, then add half a pint of water 
and boil for a few minutes. Throw 
away this water, and add four pints of 
boiling water; boil down to one-half 
and strain; sweeten and flavor with 
emon, or where the bowels are slug- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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glish, two or three tigs may be sliced 
and boiled with the barley. This pre- 
paration is nutritious and very digesti- 
ble, and forms an excellent beverage 
in diseases of the bowels or urinary 
organs. 
Rice Water. 
Take of rice, half a teacupful; wash 
it well; add two quarts of water, and 
let it boil for an hour and a half. Pour 
off the water and sweeten, or add a 
little salt. 
Strong Beef Tea. 
Take half a pound of lean, juicy 
beef; cut it in small pieces ; put it in 
a bottle ; add a pint of water, and cork 
the bottle loosely, set this in a kettle of 
cool water, and let it boil thoroughly 
until the meat is white and tasteless. 
Season with salt only, and add toast 
bread. If too strong, add more hot 
water. 136 
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Beef Tea, No. 2. 
Cut a pound of lean beef in small 
pieces, and add about half a pint of 
cold water. Let it stand half an hour 
then set it over a slow fire and sim- 
mer for an hour or two. Strain it and 
add a little salt. If too rich in any 
case, it may be diluted with more 
water. 
Arrow Root.* 
Take of arrow root a tablespoonful; 
sweet milk half a pint; boiling water 
half a pint; boil for a few minutes ; 
sweeten with loaf sugar ; an excellent 
preparation for children. 
Boiled Flour. 
Take of wheat flour one pint; tie 
it up in a linen cloth as tightly as pos- 
sible, and after dipping it in cold water POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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dredge the outside with flour till the 
crust is formed around it, which will 
prevent the water from soaking into 
it while boiling ; it is then boiled until 
it becomes a dry hard mass. Two or 
three spoonfuls of this may be grated 
and prepared the same as Arrow Root. 
One of the best possible preparations 
in diarrhoea. 
Unbolted Flour. 
Take one tablespoonful of unbolted 
wheat, or Grab am flour as it is called, 
mix it with cold water about as thick 
as cream ; then stir it into one pint of 
boiling water, and let it simmer till it 
becomes perfectly clear. Stir in a 
little salt, and after heating it well, 
remove it from the fire, and add four 
tablespoonfuls of cream and sweeten 
with white sugar. 138 
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JELLIES. 
Isinglass Jelly. 
Take of Isinglass two ounces, water 
two pints, boil it to one; strain, and 
add milk one pint, white sugar candy 
one ounce. This is one of the best 
articles of nourishment for children in 
cases of cholera infantum. 
Wine Jelly. 
Take half a package of Coxe's gela- 
tine, soak it in half a pint of cold 
water for an hour. Add to this one 
pound of sugar and the juice of one 
lemon ; pour over all a pint of boiling 
water, and stir until the gelatine is 
thoroughly dissolved. Add the wine, 
strain through flannel, and put into 
moulds in cool place. POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
139 
Irish Moss Jelly. 
Wash the moss two or three times 
in cold water, to remove the salt taste; 
add half an ounce of it to a pint and 
a half of fresh milk ; boil down to a 
pint; strain and sweeten as agreeable ; 
flavor with the juice of a lemon, or a 
little wine. It may be made also by 
using boiling water instead of milk, 
simmering it until the mass becomes 
thick and pulpy. 
Arrow Root Blanc flange. 
Mix two tablespoonfuls of Arrow 
root with a little cold milk to the 
consistence of cream ; stir it into one 
quart of boiling milk; sweeten, and 
flavor with lemon; let it boil, and 
continue stirring until it is quite 
thick and smooth; pour it into a 
mould, and set aside to cool; may be 
eaten with cream and sugar ; or when 
directed flavored with a little wine. 140 
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BEVERAGES. 
Cold water is the grateful and 
desirable in almost all cases of sick- 
ness, especially in fevers and inflam- 
matory diseases ; should be used 
sparingly in bowel complaints, and 
only at a natural temperature ; never 
with ice, though ice may be broken 
up in small lumps and eaten as a 
substitute for water, particularly 
where the stomach is too irritable to 
bear liquids. A most refreshing 
substitute is carbonated wTater, or 
plain soda drawn in syphon bottles. 
Kept in a cool place, and drawn 
fresh and sparkling as wanted, scarce 
anything is more grateful, especially 
in fevers. Crust Coffee made as 
directed above is both palatable and 
nourishing. Also Rice Water, made 
by boiling rice with water, and pour- POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
141 
ing off the liquid when sufficiently 
done. Lemonade, when not contra 
indicated by the use of special medi- 
cines, is one of the most cooling and 
refreshing drinks, especially in fevers 
Other preparations are: 
Tamarind Water. 
Fill a tumbler one-third full of 
tamarinds, fill up with cold water; 
cover it and let it stand for half an 
hour. Very refreshing in fevers. 
Prune Water. 
Put a handful of good French 
prunes in a bowl; nearly fill with 
warm water; cover, and let it stand 
till cool; if preferable, sweeten with 
white sugar. One of the best pos- 
sible preparations where the bowels 
are constipated. 
Jelly Water. 
Dissolve currant or any other jelly 
in cold water. 142 
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Flax Seed Tea, 
A most useful and agreeable drink, 
made by steeping an ounce of un- 
ground flax seed in a pint of boiling 
water; cover the vessel closely and 
let it stand an hour; strain it; add 
the juice of a lemon, and sweeten. 
Promotes expectoration in bronchial 
catarrhs. 
Slippery Elm Infusion. 
May be prepared in a similiar man- 
ner to flax seed. 
rtilk. 
Is useful when nutritious but not 
stimulating diet is desired. It is es- 
pecially so in chronic inflammation of 
the chest, bowels and bladder ; in 
consumption and in diseases of child- 
ren, with whom it always agrees bet- 
ter than with adults. With some it 
proves heavy and difficult of diges- 
tion, owing to the butter contained in 
it ; with such skimmed milk will POCKET HOMCEOPATHIST. 
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agree better. Boiled milk is prefer- 
able in bowel complaints. 
Wine Whey- 
Boil a pint of milk, and when boil- 
ing add a wine-glassfull of Madeira 
or other wine; let it boil again, and 
then remove it from the fire, and let 
it stand a few minutes without stirring. 
Then remove the curd, pour the whey 
into a bowl and sweeten it. This is 
required in some prostrating diseases, 
as diphtheria, but should not be used 
except by advice of the physician. 
Egg Nogg. 
Is best prepared by adding to a 
glass of milk a fresh raw egg thor- 
oughly beaten to a froth ; mix well 
and sweeten with white sugar; then 
add half a tablespoonful of good malt 
whiskey or brandy. If too rich in 
any case, omit the yolk of the egg. INDEX. 
PAGE. 
Administration of Medicines 14 
Asthma 65 
Beverages 140 
Biliousness 93 
Bladder, Inflammation of the. . 96 
Boils 24 
Bowels, Inflammation of the 87 
Brain, Water on the 120 
Breasts, Gathered 113 
Burns and Scalds 126 
Canker of the Mouth 49 
Carbuncles 25 
Chafing 17 
Change of Life-Critical Period .... 107 
Chapped Hands 18 
Chicken Pox 35 
Chilblains 22 
Children, Diseases of 114 
Cholera Morbus 80 
Cholera Asiatica 81 
Cold in the Head-Catarrh 47 
Colic 86-114 INDEX. 
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PAGE. 
Constipation .73, 110 
Corns 23 
Cough 60 
Croup 59 
Deafness 46 
Dentition Difficult 119 
Diarrhoea 75 
Dietetic Preparations130 
Diphtheria 51 
Diseases of Females 102 
Dizziness 42 
Dog Bites 124 
Dysentery 78 
Dyspepsia 69 
Earache 45 
Ears, Discharge from 45 
Ears, Noise in 45 
Emergencies 122 
Erysipelas 33 
Eyes Inflamed115, 43 
Face, Spots on 110 
Face Ache 41 
Felons 24 
Fever, Gastric 39 
Fever, Intermittent 38 
Frost Bites 123 
General Directions 5 
Gum Boils 48 
Hiemmorhage of the Lungs 64 
Hair, Falling off 43 
Headache 40 
Head, Congestion of 42 
Heartburn-Acidity 109 INDEX. 
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Hives 19 
Hoarseness 58 
Indigestion 67 
Influenza 60 
Itch 20 
Itching 19 
Jaundice .. 92, 114 
Kidneys, Inflammation of 93 
Labor, Preparation for Ill 
Leucorrhcea-Whites' 108 
Liver Complaint 92 
Liver, Inflammation of the 90 
Lumbago 100 
Lungs, Congestion of 64 
Measles 27 
Menses Delayed 104 
Menses too Frequent 105 
Menses Painful106 
Menses too Profuse 106 
Menses Suppressed 104 
Mumps 46 
Nausea and Vomiting 109 
Nipples Sore 113 
Nose Bleed 123 
Nursing Sore Mouth 113 
Piles 87 
Pleurisy 63 
Pneumonia 63 
Poisons125 
Pregnancy, Diseases of109 
Rheumatism 97 
Ringworm 21 
Scald Head 21 148 
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Scarlet Fever . .... 30 
Sciatica 101 
Sea Sickness 71 
Skin, Diseases of the 17 
Sleeplessness in Pregnancy 110 
Sleeplessness of Infants 115 
Small Pox 36 
Snuffles 114 
Sore Mouth-Thrush 117 
Sore Throat 50 
Sprains and Strains 128 
Stomach, Cramp of 72 
Stomach, Inflam, of 72 
Stings of Insects 129 
Styes 44 
Sun Stroke . 124 
Toothache 48 
Urine, Incontinence of Ill 
Urination Painful 96, 111 
Varicose Veins 110 
Varioloid 35 
Vomiting of Blood 71 
Vomiting of Milk 115 
Warts 23 
Whooping Cough 62 
Worms 90 
Wounds and Bruises 127