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THE P0C.K15T MANUAL
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MANUAL OF HOMCEOPATHIC PRACTICE

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BY  JACOB  F.  SHEEK, M; D.


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THE  POCKET MANUAL.
               Introduction.
   The design of a brief Manual of Homoeo-
pathic practice, is to guide in the selection
of a diet and regimen, and the administra-
tion of common  remedies for the relief of
the sick, especially when  the aid of a phy-
sician is not easily obtained, and  also when
the sickness  is not so severe as to preclude
the possibility of being relieved  by an im-
mediate resort to common  and  well-tried
remedies.

            Diet and Regimen.
  Observation teaches, that  a wholesome
and nutritious diet, with fresh air, and  a
proper  amount of exercise,  are  requisite
for the preservation   and  promotion of
health, as well as  efficient means of effect-
ing a restoration of it, when lost.
                                (3) 
4:       THE POCKET  MANUAL.
  Articles of Diet allowed under Homoeopathic
                Treatment.
   Gruel, made of  oat-meal, wheat flour,
 corn starch, farina, rice, barley and corn-
 meal.
   Soup, made of the lean of mutton, beef,
 chicken, with the addition of rice, young
 peas, barley, &c.
   Cooked Meats, broiled beef, or  mutton-
 steaks,  roasted  tenderloin, venison, chick-
 ens, &c.
   Cooked Fish, boiled rock-fish; trout and
 other fresh fish, not of an oleaginous char-
 acter.
   Shell Fish, roasted and stewed  oysters,
 without seasoning.
   Vegetables, potatoes, green peas, beans,
 tomatoes, rice,  &c.
   PuDDiNGS,made of crackers, tapioca, sago,
rice, farina and  arrow-root.
   Bread, made of wheat flour, not recently
baked, and bread made  of unbolted wheat
flour.
  Eggs, lightly  boiled,  poached  or made
into custards. 
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  Fruits, roasted apples, baked pears,  or
sauce made of apples, raspberries, straw-
berries, &c.
  Beverages, water, milk, cocoa, rice water
toast water,  and any other non medicinal
beverage.
  The selection of a diet to meet any given
case must be made  to accord with the pre-
ference and condition of the patient.
    Diet that may sometimes be allowed.
  Meats, ham, veal, tripe, turkey and other
poultry.
  Fruits, watermelons, cantelopes, whortle
berries, oranges and lemons.
  Bevkhages, tea, coffee  and broma.
             Diet not allowed.
  Meats, fat pork,  ducks,  geese, sausages,
mince pies, &c.
  Soups,  every  description   of  seasoned
soups.
  Shell Fisn, crabs, lobsters and clams.
  Vegetables, cucumbers, onions,  celery,
asparagus  and all   medicinal  herbs and
roots. 
6      THE POCKET MANUAL.
    Artificial Sauces, catsup, pickles, mus-
 tard and vinegar, spices, aromatics, mints,
 and distilled and fermented liquors.
    Rancid Cheese and Butter, and all kinds
 of nuts.

             Air and exercise.
   Well ventilated apartments and  gentle
 exercise in  the open  air are to be com-
 mended under all circumstances when prac-
 ticable.

                 Bathing.
   Baths are to be classed among the neces-
 sary means of promoting health.  Only two
 of  the numerous kinds  of baths are to he
 commended,  viz:   the  Fresh and Salt
 water.
  1. Cold fresh water baths may be taken
when there is no eruption upon  the skin,
and when they  produce no constitutional
disturbance and chilliness.
  2. Tepid baths are the most suitable for
children. 
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   3.  Sea bathing is  commended for those
 leading a sedentary life and inclined to dys-
 pepsia, but  pernicious for those suffering
 from lung complaints.
   4.  It  is a safe  rule to observe, not to
 bathe when the pratico invariably produces
 some constitutional disturbance or debility.

                 Clothing,
   The body should be  warmly clad during
 cold weather, and thinly clad during warm
 weather, and the  feet should always be pro-
 tected from the effects of  damp streets, or
 damp weather, and all sudden changes of
 clothing  to  correspond with the weather
 should be avoided.

                  Sleep.
  Sleep  is designed  to  refresh the  body
with rest, and should be regularly indulged
in, a given number of hours in the twenty-
four,  according to age, sex, &c.  Eating
immediately before retiring is a pernicious
practice,  and attended with bad results. 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.
List of Bemedies, their Antidotes
    REMEDIES.
1 Aconitum napellus.
2 Arnica montana,
3 Arsenicum album
4 Belladonna.
    ENGLISH NAMES.
Monkshood, (Aconite).
Leopard's Bane.
White Arsenic.
Deadly Nightshade.
  5 Bryonia.
  6 Calcarea carb.
  7 Cannabis sativa
  8 Chamomilla.
  9 China  (Cinchona.)
 10 Cina,
 11 Coffea.
 12 Drosera.
 13 Dulcamara.
 14 Helleborus.
 15 Hepar sulph. calc.
 16 Hyoscyamus niger.
 17 Ignatia.
 18 Ipecacuanha.
 19 Lycopodium.
 20 Mercurius.
 21 Nux vomica.

 22 Phosphorus.
 28 Pulsatilla.
 24 Sepia succus.
25 Spongia.
26 Sulphur.
27 Veratrum.
 White Bryony.
 Carbonate of Lime.
 Hemp.
 Common Chamomile.
 Peruvian Bark.
 Worm Seed.
 Raw Coffee.
 Sun-dew.
 Bittersweet.
 Christmas Rose.
 Sulphuret of Lime.
 Black Henbane.
 St. Ignatius'  Bean.
 Ipecacuanha Root.
 Wolf's Foot.
 Quicksilver.
 Poison Nut,  or  vomit
  Nut.
 Phosphorus.
 Meadow  Anemone.
Juice of Cuttle-Fish.
Burnt Sponge.
Brimstone.
White Hellebore. 
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    and English Names.
                   ANTIDOTES.
     1  Citmphnra, Nux vomica,  Wine, Vinegar.
     2  Camphora, Ignaiia, Ipecacuanha.
     3  CJi iiia, Ilepar sulph., Nux vom., Veratrum.
     4  Coffea, Hyoscyamus, Hepar sulph., PuU
        satilla.
     5 Aconite, Chamomilla, Ignaiia, Nux vom.
     6  Camphora, Sulphur.
     7  Camphora.
     8 Aciaulc, Coffea, Ignaiia, Pulsatilla.
     9 Arnica, Arsenic, Belladonna.
   10 Bryonia, China. .IFi/oscyamus.
   11 Aconite, Chamomilla, Nux vomica.
   12 Camphora.
   13 Camphora, Ipecacuanha, Mercurius.
   14 Camphora, China.
   1")  Vinegar, Belladonna.
   16 Belladonna, Camphora, China.
   17 Pulsatilla,  Chamomilla, Arnica.
   18 Arnica, Arsenic, China.
   19 Camphora, Pulsatilla.
   20 Arnica, Belladonna, Ilepar sulph.

i   21 Aconite, Camphora, Coffea.
|   22 Camphora, Coffea.
   T>\ Camphora, Coffta, Ignaiia.
   24 Aconite, Vinegar.
   25 Camphora.
   26 Aconite, Camphora, Nux vomica*
   27 Aconite, Arsenic, Camph. 
10      THE POCKET  MANUAL.
             Treatment of Fevers,
    Fevers, in general, are characterized by
 chilliness and heat, functional  disturbance,
 acceleration of the  pulse, thirst, restless
 ness and prostration.
               Simple Fever.
    When there is a simple fever, or shiver-
 ing succeeded by heat, thirst,  accelerated
 pulse, and some degree of prostration, Ac-
 onite will afford relief.
   Dose.—Three  globules, dry upon  the
 tongue, and repeated every two hours until
 relieved.
            Inflammatory Fever.
   Aconite, when  there  is full, bounding
 pulse, headache and delirium  at night, will,
 in most cases, be the  only remedy required.
   Belladonna, when  there is intense  pain
 and heat in the head, flushed face, red and
 fiery appearance of the eyes, and throbbing
 in the temples.
  Bryonia, when there is biliary derange-
ment and heavy stupifying headache, worse
when moving about, and when there is felt
some heat and pain in the chest. 
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   Chamomilla, when, there is burning  heat
 and redness of the cheeks, tremulous, anxi-
 ous,  palpitation of the heart,  irritability,
 chilliness and heat, and acuteness  of the
 senses.
   Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry,  or
 in a teaspoonful of water, every three hours
 until amelioration or change.
   Diet.—Water is the  best drink; gruel,
 of rice flour or tapioca may be allowed un-
 til  the fever abates, and  then  something
 more substantial may be allowed.

             Nervous Fever.
  The nervous  or slow fever, characterized
 by great prostration, without acute suffer-
 ing, requires the attendance of a  physician.
 When the fever prevails epidemically, and
 when the inflammatory symptoms become
apparent, Aconite may be given, a dose of
four  globules every two  hours; or Arseni-
cum, when  there is  great  prostration; or
Arnica, when the patient lies as if stunned
with half sleep ; or Belladonna, when there
is bloated appearance of  the face, delirium, 
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  and throbbing of the temporal arteries ; or
  Bryonia, when there is nausea, debility and
  constipation;  or China, when there is pale-
  ness of the face and rending  pains in the
  head, and  general  coldness and  shivering
  and anxiety; or  Nux vomica,  when the
  patient complains of giddiness and a throb-
  bing headache ; all of which are to be ad-
 ministered, when indicated, the  same as
 directed for Aconite.
   Hyoscyamus, when there is twitching of
 the tendons, strong, full pulse, sensation of
 pricking, and when  there are  illusions  of
 sight; Nux vomica, when there are gastric
 or  bilious  symptoms, and when  there are
 haemorrhages   from  the  bowels,  or  slimy
 diarrhoea and  scalding  urine; Pulsatilla,
 when  there is bleeding  from the nose;
 Phosphorus, when there  is laborious breath-
 ing, anxiety, dry  tongue, hot  skin, small,
 hard, and  quick pulse;  Veratrum, when
 there is  great prostration  and diarrhoea,
aching pains in various parts of the body.
  Dose.—Of either,  when selected,  four
globules, dry upon  the tongue, or dissolved 
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 in  a teaspoonful of water, repeated every
 three hours, until amelioration or change.
        Bilious Fever, or Biliousness.
   When  there is  merely derangement  of
 the stomach, with  little  or no  fever, Nux
 vomica or Mercurius.
   Dose. — Four globules dry  upon  the
 tongue, or  dissolved in  a teaspoonful  of
 water, every three hours until relieved.
   When  there  is  considerable  fever, that
 has made its  appearance with  chilliness,
 followed  by heat  and  acceleration of the
 pulse, with bilious derangement,  Aconite
 may be given first, and then  Bryonia and
 Mercurius.
  Dose.—Of  Aconite, give four globules,
 either dry or in a teaspoonful of water, and
 repeat two or three times at intervals of an
 hour, and  then follow with Bryonia in  the
same way, or  Mercurius or Nux  vomica,
should the Bryonia fail  of affording relief.
Should this treatment fail, call in a physi-
cian.
           Intermittent Fevers.
  Iutermittents of daily paroxysms, coming 
 14    THE  POCKET MANUAL.

 on with  shaking and  shivering, without
 thirst followed by heat, and then perspira-
 tion, China; when the paroxysm comes on by
 shivering and heat simultaneously, Arseni-
 cum ; when brought on by damp weather
 Bryonia ;  when  there is pain in the back
 during the paroxysm  as  if bruised, and
 general soreness of the flesh, Arnica; when
 the paroxysms come on every  other day,
 with  shivering, followed by  heat and per-
 spiration,  Nux vomica; China is the best
 adapted for epidemic intermittents, arising
 from  marsh miasma;   Chamomilla,  when
 there is perspiration on the  forehead, bil-
 ious vomiting, intense thirst.
   Dose.—Of either,  four globules dry upon
 the tongue, or in  a spoonful of water, every
 tnree  hours.
              Yellow Fever.
   Where  persons are exposed  to  yellow
 fever, Aconite and Belladonna may be used
in the first stage.   The former, when there
is burning and dry skin, red  cheeks, full and
rapid  pulse, dark urine, nausea,  and deli-
rium at night; and the latter, when there 
        THE  POCKET  MANUAL.     15

is glowing redness and bloated appearance
of the countenance, red and sparkling eyes,
foul tongue, <tc.;  Bryonia,  when there ia
yellowness of the skin, weak and  rapid
pulse, dread of the future ; Mercurius, when
there is yellow skin, redness  of the whites
of the eyes,  moist  fur upon the  tongue,
irregular pulse; Nux vomica and Sulphur
are also useful in the first  stage, but the
services of an  experienced physician should
bo sought as soon as possible.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water,  every two hours, until
amelioration  or  change; for treatment of
the subsequent  stages, the  direction of a
physician is essential.

           Hgftie-Rash.   Hives.
  When the  "bruption is attended  with
fever and quick pulse, Aconite ; when occa-
sioned by damp weather, Bryonia;  when
produced by a cold, Dulcamara; when ac-
companied by bilious vomiting, Ipecacuan-
ha; when from  indigestion,  Nux vomica;
when produced by eating fat  meats, Pulsa- 
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 tilla; when of a chronic character, Calcarea,
 Sulphur.
   Dose.—Four globules, dry or in a spoon-
 ful of water, every two hours, except Cal-
 carea and Sulphur, which should  be given
 twice a day.
               Scarlet Bash.
   Aconite and Belladonna  are the  chief
 remedies needed in the treatment of this dis-
 ease ; Aconite when the fever  is high, and
 Belladonna if there is pain in the head.
   Bryonia, if the eruption is slow in making
 its appearance; Coffea when there is rest-
 lessness and whining;  Pulsatilla when the
 eruption has fully made its appearance.
   Dose.—Of the  selected remedy, give four
 globules, dry, or in a spoonfulnf water every
 three hours, until^etter.   ■^
              Scarlet Fevef.  ■'
  Aconite  in  the  first stage, Belladonna if
the tonsils or throat be  inflamed.  These
may be all that are  required in the simple
forms.  Aconite, Mercurius, Arsenicum, Cal-
carea, Hepar, Nitric  acid and  other reme-
dies may be prescribed by a physician. 
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  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
hour, until change.
  For the dropsical stage after scarlet fever,
Uelleborus given as above.
                 Measles.
  Aconite in the febrile stage, Bryonia to
hasten the  eruption,  Pulsatilla  after  the
eruption  has appeared and to prevent its
receding; Belladonna if the head is affected,
Calcarea when the disease occurs in feeble
constitutions, subject to eruptions upon the
skin : Drosera for the after cough, &c.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water.  Hyos-
cyamus may be given in the  same way when
the cough r^simbles the whooping-cough.
Avoid  all stimjpating teas, and allow  cold
drinks  during the treatment.
   Erysipelas.  St. Anthony's Fire.  Eose.
  Aconite for  febrile stage,  full pulse; Ar-
senicum when  there  is blackish hue of the
eruption; Belladonna when there is violent
pain in the head, heat and tingling; Bryonia 
18     THE POCKET MANUAL.
 when  the disease affects the joints,  and
 when the skin becomes red and swollen, as
 if poisoned.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four  glo
 bules,  dry, or in a spoonful of water every
 two hours, until better.
  Diet should be simple, and the apartments
 well ventilated.
               Chicken-pox.
  Aconite when there is considerable fever;
 Belladonna when there is pain in the head;
 Pulsatilla when there is difficulty in voiding
 urine, especially in mild cases.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules,  dry, or in water every two hours.
     Variola.   Varioloid,  orSmall-pox.
  This is a contagious diajsejfcnd marked
 by  different stages.  ThWRt or  febrile
 Btage requires Aconite) if there is a strong
 tendency to the head, Belladonna ; Bryonia
 will aid the natural course of the  eruption;
 Coffea  and  Chamomilla  may be  employed
when there is restlessness in the febrile and
eruptive stages; Pulsatilla  may be given 
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 in confluent small-pox when an efflorescence
 precedes the  eruption, or when attended
 with  nausea and  vomiting.  Bryonia will
 forward the eruption.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
 two hours.
   Diet and Regimen.—Cool, fresh air, great
 cleanliness, and frequent change of clothing,
 cold drinks, barley or rice gruel, until the
 disease has spent its force, then toast and
 black tea,  and  even a more generous but
 plain diet.
                  Gout.
   As this is a disease that affects the joints,
 and usually^gms in the toes  or smaller
joints, sviiiaBKcallv affecting  the  diges-
 tive organSfl^ffints should guard against
 exciting  causes, such as wine,  cider  and
 malt liquors, and should restrict themselves
to a moderate diet.
  Aconite when there is considerable fever
and swelling of the  joints; Arnica when
there is  great  soreness;  Arsenicum when 
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 the  pains are tearing, aggravated by cold
 and relieved by warmth; Belladonna when
 the pains change from place to place ; Bry-
 onia when motion aggravates the suffering;
 China when the affected parts are made
 worse  by contact  with  anything;  Nux
 vomica when the disease has been brought
 on by the use of intoxicating liquors;  Pul-
 satilla when the pains are worse  in  the
 evening;  Nux vomica when there is para-
 lytic weakness.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
 two or three hours.
   Diet.—When there is fever,  the  diet
 should be simple and  even under other
 circumstances the diet shofj^ge moderate
 and nutritious.          9 H

              Bheumatism.
   Acute or inflammatory rheumatism, being
attended with fever, requires Aconite in the
commencement; Arnica when there is pain
and soreness  in the joints  as if bruised;
Belladonna when the pains are shooting and 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.     21
 burning;  Chamomilla when they are draw-
 ing or tearing; China when aggravated by
 the  slightest touch;  Bryonia  when  the
 pains arc aggravated by movement; Ilepar
 when  other  remedies fail of procuring re-
lief;  Mercurius when attended with copious
 perspiration; Nux  vomica when the pains
 are  in the calves  of the legs; Pulsatilla
 when  worse in the  evening; Belladonna
 when  there  is red and  shining swelling of
 the  joints, and when rest aggravates the
 suffering; Sulphur  in  persons subject to
 herpetic  eruptions.
   Pose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in  a  spoonful of water until
 better or change.
   Diet.—SijjU^. farinaceous, and free from
 stimulants m W time.
Sujm^,

 Cnronii
             ronic Rhoumatism.
  Aconite and Bryonia when the disease is
made worse from a cold, and attended with
fever;  Calcarea for stiffness  of the joints;
Dulcamara when  the patient is worse on
being exposed to the  cold;  Phosphorus 
22     THE POCKET MANUAL.
 for stiff neck,  weakness of the  back and
 trembling of the extremities; Sidphur "when
 the disease lingers and the patient is sub-
 ject to  frequent  relapses;  Veratrum  for
 paralytic weakness and bruised  sensation
 in the extremities.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in water three times a day.
       Lumbago, or Pain in the Back.
   Bryonia and  Nux vomica are the principal
 remedies; Mercurius and Pidsatilla when
 there is a sore,  bruised sensation.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in a  spoonful of water three
 times a day.
     Rheumatism, or Kink of the Neck.
  Aconite if there is fever ;^m^nia if worse
from  moving the  head ;fl mdo?ina and
Nux vomica are  also  reWBR  that are
adapted.
Sciatic Rheumatism, or that which affects the
                  .Hip.
  Arsenicum when  the pains are acute and
drawing; Chamomilla when worse  at night;
Ignaiia and Nux vomica when the  pains are 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.     23
cutting, and a sensation  of torpor or par-
alysis is experienced, and when aggravated
by rest.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in water three times a day.
  Diet. — The  diet may  be moderately
generous.

               Toothache.
  Aconite when  the pain is accompanied
with  fever;  Arnica when occasioned by
mechanical  injury; Arsenicum  when  cold
aggravates the pain ; Belladonna when from
cold the whole jaw becomes painful;  Cham-
omilla when  produced by coffee; when in
hollow teeth, Mercurius; when  from cold,
Nux vumic^^srheri in mild dispositions,
occurring ^B ^k  menstrual period, Pulsa-
tilla; wheSj^^ing, Sulphur;  for ulcera-
tion of the gums,  Mercurius, Hepar and
Su/jihur.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules,  dry,  or in  water every two  hours,
until  relieved;  the patient  should  avoid
holding hot or acid substances in the mouth. 
24     THE POCKET MANUAL.
            Quinsy, Sore Throat.
  Belladonna if the tonsils are inflamed and
enlarged; Mercurius if the Belladonna fails;
Ignaiia if there is sensation of a plug in the
throat; Hepar will  hasten suppuration,  if
Aconite and  Belladonna  do not relieve, by
causing the disease to terminate by resolu-
tion ;  Arsenicum if the throat is threatened
by gangrene.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy,  four glo-
bules, dry, or in water every three  hours.
  Diet.—Soft pultaceous food is required.
     Malignant, or Putrid Sore Throat
  Requires  for the  most part Arsenicum,
Mercurius and Sulphur.
  Dose.— Of the selected remedy,  four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonfuko^ater every
four hours, until relieved. «|A
  Diet as before, in  Quinsy^l^
      Scurvy, or Canker of the Month.
  When the canker results from cold, Dul-
camara; when it has arisen from the abuse
of mercury, Hepar sulph; Arsenicum; when
the  ulceration  is  extreme, with  burning,
China, when gangrene attacks the gums. 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.     25
        Inflammation of the Tongue.
  The chief remedies for  this difficulty are
Aconite.  Arnica if produced by mechanical
injury;  Arsenicum when the inflammation
is disposed to become gangrenous;  Bella-
donna and Mercurius may also be employed.
  Dose.—Of the selected  remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water  every
three hours, until better or change.
                 Mumps.
  As this disease affects the parotid gland,
Belladonna may be used when the swelling
is red ; Bryonia, when the patient has a low
fever; Mercurius generally useful if the dis-
ease is uncomplicated with other difficulties.
            Want  of Appetite.
  Bryonia a^^maecacuanha may sometimes
be useful, |S Bio other disease affect the
patient, drinfmg  copiously of cold water,
may be the only remedy required.
               Dyspepsia.
  This difficulty being a feeble or difficult
digestion, when of acute character, requires
Aconite when there is  fever in the com- 
26     THE POCKET  MANUAL.

mencemcnt, and when the tongue is coated
white or yellow ;  Arsenicum when there is
prostration ;  Belladonna when attended by
pain in  the head;  Bryonia when there is
dryness of the mouth ;  Ipecacuanha when
there is nausea  and vomiting;  Veratrum
when there is coldness of the extremities.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules dry or in  water,  every three hours
until relieved.
   For chronic dyspepsia, the same remedies
may be used, repeated at intervals of twelve
hours.
            Bilious  Headache.
   For this difficulty, Ipecacuanha, Nux vom-
ica,  Bryonia  and Mercurius may be  em-
ployed.                   Al*
   Dose.—Of the selected™ Wg, four glo-
bules dry or in water, every^rohours until
better.
          Heartburn, Watorbrash.
   Waterbrash or heartburn is owing to dis-
turbed digestion,  and requires Nux vomica,
Chamomilla,  Pulsatilla,  China and Bella-
donna. 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.     27
   Dose.—When either of the above reme-
 dies are employed,  four globules may be
 given, dry or in a  spoonful of water, every
 three hours until relieved.

      Spasm, or Cramp  of the Stomach.
   This painful  difficulty is often brought
 on by an  improper diet or by the use of
 stimulants  or  other causes, and requires
 Belladonna when there is spasmodic tight-
 ness that requires the patient to  lean back
 to mitigate the pain  of the stomach ; Bryo-
 nia is  indicated%hen  the difficulty begins
 during or  immediately after meals ; Cha-
 momilla is  indicated when the pressure at
 the pit of the stomach  is as from a stone ;
 China wkcnJJM^amp occurs in debilitated
 persons ;  ^  ^Lm/ia  when  preceded  by
 sickness of^^^omach ; Ignaiia when pro-
 duced by grief or any sudden emotion; Nux
 vomica, when brought on by the use of  sti-
mulants ;  Pulsatilla  when attendant upon
the menstrual  period, and when  the pains
are griping, attended with loose stools.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo- 
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bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
three hours until relieved.
   Diet.—Should  be simple, and  void of
stimulants.
               Sea Sickness.
   For this difficulty, which proves so trou-
blesome to some persons, Nux vomica  and
Sepia are the remedies.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four  glo-
bules, dry or in water, every three hours.
            Vomiting  Mucus.
   As this disease  arises from disordered
condition of the mucus coat of the stomach,
the remedies are Ipecacuanha when there
is simply  vomiting  of  plikffm ;  Vralrum
when the phlegm is mixed^H^ile.
  Dose.—Four globules, JtWoRn a spoon-
ful of water, may be repeafed every three
hours until relieved or change.
  Diet.—Although the  appetite may be
good, the diet should be simple and easy of
digestion.                          r 
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           Vomiting of Blood.
  To  relieve this difficulty,  Aconite is  re-
quired when there is strongly marked febrile
Bymptoms,  weight  and  pressure  in  the
region of the stomach, nausea and vomiting
of blood of a bright color;  Arnica when
the vomiting of blood  arises from a blow
upon  the  stomach; Arsenicum  when  it
occurs in persons  of a  feeble constitution,
and when there is intense burning and pros-
tration ; China will  have a restoring effect
when  the energie? have become exhausted
from the vomiting ;  Ipecacuanha if nausea
remains after an attack; Nux vomica when
produced  by  stimulating drinks, or from
suppression ^^piles;  Pulsatilla when  it
occurs from^Hpressed menses; Sulphur
when  the vonhtfrg occurs after a suppres-
sion of some eruption upon the skin.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
two hours until relieved.
  Diifc—Great care should be exercised to
refrain from solid food; all drinks should be 
30     THE POCKET  MANUAL.
 cold, and all articles of diet taken should be
 either cold or lukewarm.
          Costiveness, Constipation.
   This difficulty is often a symptom attend-
 ant upon various diseased conditions; should
 be relieved by remedies without a resort to
 aperients. Nux vomica is indicated when the
 difficulty has  been preceded  by diarrhoea;
 Bryonia when the difficulty occurs in warm
 weather in bilious  temperaments; China
 when it occurs from  debilitating losses, as
 from miscarriage or diarrhoea, &c.; Calcarea
 when caused by travelling in cars, or in riding
 in a carriage, and when it arises from sea sick-
 ness ; Lycopodium when there is fulness of the
 head, colic and flatulence; Nux vomica when
 it results from the use of win^or when it is
 brought on by indigestion,^^ taking too
 heavy a meal, and also in rUrat  cases, oc-
 curring, in  alternation with  diarrhoea,  or
 from pregnancy; Pulsatilla if it occurs from
 eating fat meat or gravies; Sepia  when it
 occurs in females or in rheumatic subjects;
 Sulphur in chronic  constipation  in' con-
nection  with Nux vomica.' 
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   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or  in a spoonful of water every
six hours, until relieved.
   Diet. — Avoid  all high-seasoned  food,
coffee, stimulants, and bread made of super-
fine flour, ripe fruits  are allowed,  bran
bread, beef, mutton, and light puddings.

                Diarrhoea.
   This difficulty exhibits a variety of phases
that require  different remedies to meet;
Arsenicum when the  diarrhoea is  watery
and slimy, occurring at night; Nux vomica
when it accompanies a disordered stomach.
Bryonia when it occurs during the heat of
summer, or when it is caused by cold drinks;
Calcarea  is  suitable for diarrhoea of long
standing; CJfTtiomilla when it is attended
with colic anwwnen the stools are watery,
slimy or bilious, and is particularly useful
for children; China for painless diarrhoea,
mingled with particles of undigested food;
Nux vomica when  the  diarrhoea is  watery,
and attended with violent cramp colic; Dul-
camara when the diarrhoea has been brought 
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on by cold ; Ipecacuanha when it is attended
with nausea and vomiting of bitter or bilious
matters; Mercurius  when it occurs prin-
cipally at night; Nux  vomica when there
are frequent watery stools ; Pulsatilla when
the  stools are pap-like, slimy  or bilious;
Sulphur is suitable for obstinate  diarrhoea
when the evacuations are tinged with blood;
 Veratrum when the  stools  are watery and
white, attended with  great prostration.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful  of water every
two hours, until amelioration or change.
   Diet.—Abstinence from all kinds of food
known to disagree  with the patient;  the
drinks should be rice water, or boiled milk.

         Dysentery, or BloodyJ'lux.
   When the disease  commWRs with fever
and pains in the extremities, heat and thirst,
bilious and  thin watery evacuations, tinged
with blood, Aconite;  when the pains in the
limbs  are  sore as if the patient  has been
bruised, and when there is soreness remain-
ing after straining at  stool, Arnica; Arseni- 
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cum is indicated when the stools are putrid
and the patient is very prostrate, and there
is a sensation of burning in the rectum, and
when the stools are fetid and when there is
chilliness and coldness of the extremities;
Belladonna when there is frequent and small
evacuations, attended with severe straining
and pain in the head ; Bryonia is suitable in
the first stage, when the  disease occurs in
warm weather  or when brought on by eat-
ing unripe fruit; Chamomilla is suitable for
dysentery in children, brought on by sudden
check of perspiration, attended with agita-
tion and restlessness; China is suited to those
dysenteries that appear in marshy districts,
afflicting many persons at a  time;  Nux
vomica when attended  with severe colic,
strong stoolsjj^ed with blood ; Mercurius
coirosivus wrJHT there is  urgent desire  to
evacuate,  accompanied with sensation   as
if  the intestines were  being pressed out;
Nux vomica when the evacuations are small
and frequent, attended with  violent cutting
about the umbilical region, and when there
is  considerable heat and thirst; Pulsatilla 
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when the stools are chiefly mucus streaked
with blood;  Sulphur is  suitable for pro-
tracted cases.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
hour or two hours according to the severity
of the case.
  Diet.—Barley water, rice water, mutton
soup, if there is little fever.  Avoid all cold
drinks,  such as cold water, &c.

             Cholera Morbus.
   To allay the violent purging and vomit-
ing that attends this disease and when there
is violent pain in the abdomen and intense
thirst and prostration, Arsenicum ; Chamo-
milla when  the attack  is brought on  by
some severe  mental emotion.; Ipecacuanha
when there is much vomitil^&f bilious mat-
ters ; Nux vomica when  the disease comes
on suddenly, with  much  anxiety, and pain
in the bowels;  Veratrum when the disease
seems   obstinate,  attended with excessive
weakness, hollow  or sunken eyes, and cold-
ness of the extremities. 
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  Dose.—Of tho selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
hour, until relieved or change.

              Asiatic Cholera.
  This formidable disease requires the atten-
tion of a physician, but should the services
of one be  difficult to procure, and when the
patient becomes suddenly prostrated ;  and
there is  copious discharges  of a  watery
brown color, Arsenicum may be  given, and
also if the patient is threatened with  col-
lapse, which is indicated by a bluish, sunken
appearance of the countenance ; Nux vomica
is of groat service in the early stage of the
disease, when there  is  constant vomiting
and  purging  of greenish watery matters;
Ipecacuanhajin^the  first stage  when tho
vomiting is severe, with only a slight diar-
rhoea ;  Veratrum in a majority of cases will
prove the most available remedy to flee to.
  Dose.—Of tho selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water every
half hour, until a change in the symptoms.
  Diet and Regimex.—The patient must bo 
36     THE  POCKET MANUAL.
kept in a warm room, and the heat should
be kept up at the surface by the application
of friction and  bottles filled with heated
water.
  Cholerine, or the premonitory diarrhoea
that indicates an approach of cholera gene-
rally requires Arsenicum,  Veratrum and Sul-
phur, and these  remedies may obviate any
thing Uke a severe attack of the disease.

                  Colic.
  Colic, or pain in the stomach, in general,
requires Chamomilla, Mercurius, Nux  vom-
ica and Pulsatilla ; Chamomilla for colic in
children ;  Mercurius if the Chamomilla fails
of affording relief; when produced by work-
ing in lead—Aconite  if there is griping and
heat in the abdomen, obd|Biction of the
bladder ; Belladonna when mere is redness
of the face and tendency of blood to the
head;  Chamomilla when there is severe
pain in the stomach, attended with great
restlessness;  China when the colic is  pro-
duced by flatulence;  Ignaiia when  brought
on by any emotional excitement; Mercurius 
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 when there is  violent griping and hardness
 around tho navel, extending to the right
 side ; Nux vomica when attended with con-
 stipation ;  Vulsalilla if it  occurs  at  the
 menstrual period ;  Sulphur may be used
 with  advantage after  Mercurius  or  Nux
 vomica.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 half  hour until relieved or a  change of
 remedy is called for.
                Flatulency.
   This difficulty is removed by China, Nux
 vomica, Pulsatilla, and Sulphur; if it  oc-
 curs from flatulent food, China; if from fat
 meat, Pulsatilla; if in  plethoric persons,
 Nux vomica; if it returns frequently, Sul-
phur.       %t
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules,  dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 half hour or hour until relieved.
       Inflammation  of the Stomach.
  Aconite is indicated when  there  is con-
stant burning and constrictive pain in the 
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stomach, attended with short breath, and
when the pain is aggravated  by breathing,
small, wiry pulse;  Arnica when the inflam-
mation  of  the stomach has been brought
on • by  some blow or  mechanical injury;
Arsenicum  when there  is  rapid prostration
and  pain in the  stomach, brought on by
cold; Bryonia after Aconite if  the  pains
are  acute; Chamomilla when the pain is
aggravated by  pressure   from  without;
China when the pain is worse on the left
side; Hyoscyamus  when attended  with
stupor;  Mercurius  when the patient can-
not lie on the right side, bitter taste in the
mouth;  Nux  vomica  when  produced  by
intoxicating drinks; Veratrum when there
is severe pain and cramps.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
hour until better or change.

       Inflammation of the Bowels.
  This affection will require nearly the same
remedies as are employed  in the treatment
of inflammation  of the stomach, and the  | 
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 doses and repetition are the same.  When
 inflammation of the  bowels is chronic, the
 remedies  may be given  as above, every
 three or six hours.
                 Worms.
   Sometimes  worm  diseases are attended
 with  fever; then  Aconite  is the remedy;
 against pin worms,  Nux vomica  and Sul-
 phur ; long, round worms, Cina  and Mer-
 curius; against the tape  worm, Calcarca
 carbonica, Sulphur.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in  a spoonful of water, every
 tliroe hours  until relieved.
           Itching of the Anus.
   This vexatious and troublesome affection
 arises from  peculiar state of the system,
 and often indicates the incipient  stage  of
 piles; when  caused by pin  worms, Aconile,
 Nux vomica  and Sulphur.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in a spoonful  of water, every
six hours until relieved.
   When the difficulty arises from  dry piles 
40     THE POCKET  MANUAL.

or moist bleeding piles, or from strong beer •   i
Aconile, if there is fever ; Nux vomica, if
burning ;  Sulphur, if there is simply itch-   j
ing ; Nux vomica and Sulphur, for the diffi-
culty in children.
   Dose.—The same as above.
                  Piles.
   Piles are small tumors that may be con-
nected with or may protrude  from the rec-
tum ; sometimes they bleed, and sometimes
they do not.
  Bleeding piles may require Belladonna,
Chamomilla, Ipecacuanha and Sulphur.
  Blind piles require Arnica, when  the tu-
mors are painful and  swollen; Mercurius,
when there is discharge  of  mucus;  Nux
vomica,  when attended with colicky pains.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
six hours.
Protrusion of the  Intestines, or Falling of the
                 Anus.
  This  difficulty  occurs more frequently
with children than with adults, and takes 
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place from straining at stool.  When the
difficulty is obstinate,  and other remedies
have  failed,  Calcarea  may be  employed.
When the difficulty occurs in children of a
mild disposition or sensitive temperaments,
Ignaiia.   When hardness  and swelling of
the abdomen  attends  the  difficulty, Mer-
curius.  In irritable or lively dispositions,
addicted to stimulating diet, Nux vomica.
  Dose.—Of either when selected, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
six  hours.
             Liver Complaint.
  The liver is subject to various affections;
but it  is inflammation of the  liver that is
generally  understood by  Liver Complaint,
and this may be acute or chronic.
  When acute Liver Complaint is indicated
by pain in the right side, fever, hot skin
and thirst, Aconite.  AVheu the pains are
pressive, and breathing, coughing, or move-
ment of any kind aggravates them, Bryonia.
\\hen the pain extends to the  shoulder,
Belladonna.  When the pains are of a dull 
42     THE POCKET MANUAL.
character, Chamomilla.   China is indicated
when the pains comes on in paroxyms and
is worse, every other day.  Mercurius vivus,
when there are severe  pains followed by
clammy perspiration, yellowness of the skin.
Nux vomica  against  shooting pains and
great tenderness in the right side and nau-
sea or vomiting.  Sulphur may be given in
connection with any of the remedies when
the patieut has been  subject to eruptions
upon the skin.   Nux  vomica and Sulphur
may be given  in  alternation  every three
hours,  when  the pains  are  pulsative and
obstruct the respiration.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in water  every three hours
until mitigation of symptoms or change.
  Diet.—The same as in ordinary fevers.

         Chronic Liver Complaint.
  When inflammation of the liver  is of a
chronic  character  and perpetually annoys
the patient,  the remedies  employed are
Sulphur, if the patient  has been  in the
habit of taking the blue pill, or has been 
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 frequently salivated.  Calcarea is particu-
 larly  indicated,  when  stooping uniformly
 produces pain in the liver, that becomes
 relieved  on assuming  the erect  posture.
 China when the pains  aro  worse,  every
 other day.   Lycopodium  when  the bowels
 are torpid  and constipated.  Nux  vomica
 and  Sulphur are remedies that generally
 afford relief, when in addition to  the main
 difficulty, there is derangement of tho sto-
 mach and frequent indications of jaundice.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 six hours.
   ]) i et.—Veal or chicken broth, stale bread,
 roasted  apples,  plain  puddings.    Every
 article should be omitted that in  any way
 taxes the digestive function.

                Jaundice.
  This disease  is denoted by yellowness of
the skin, whitish faeces, orange-colored urine,
iind frequent pain in the region of the liver.
The remedies to  be  employed are Aconite
when there is fever, full pulse, and hot skin. 
44     THE  POCKET MANUAL.
China after  the  febrile  symptoms  have
passed away, and especially when the dis-
ease has arisen from marsh miasm.  Digi-
talis when there is nausea and  vomiting,
clean tongue, pressure at the pit of the
stomach and region of the liver.  Mercurius
when the  disease  appears  to have arisen
from derangement of the digestive organs,
or from obstruction of the liver; it is one
of the chief remedies employed in the treat-
ment of the disease.   Nux vomica is suited
to persons of  an irritable temperament,
when the  disease  has  arisen from a  fit of
passion and  when there  is constipation.
Pulsatilla is indicated  when there is great
weakness,  anxiety and lassitude  towards
evening, obscure.pressure and pain extend-
ing to the right  shoulder.   Sulphur is one
of the best remedies that can be employed
in inveterate and obstinate cases, as also is
Calcarea.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in  a  spoonful of water, every
morning, noon, and night, until the yellow- 
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ness disappears  from the skin,  and  the
other symptoms of derangement disappear.

        Inflammation of the Spleen.
  This difficulty is denoted by pain in the
left side, and is usually attended with fever.
Aconite is indicated  when there is fever.
Arnica when there is pressive, pain in the
left side, causing difficult respiration  and
excessive  vomiting.   Arsenicum  will  be
suitable for  those cases of inflammation of
the spleen accompanying the ague. Bryonia
in mild cases,  when there is pain  in  the
region of the spleen, aggravated by moving
about.  China, after the inflammatory symp-
toms have passed away, or when the pain
occurs in paroxysms  every twenty-four or
forty-eight hours.  Nux vomica  when  the
pain is attended  with deranged  digestion.
Pulsatilla when motion or moving about
relieves  the pain.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
three hours, until the pain  subsides or there
is call for a change of remedy. 
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       Inflammation of the Kidneys.
  This disease is denoted by pungent pain
in the back or lumbar region, and difficulty
in passing urine.  Aconite is always useful
when there is fever, or during the inflamma-
tory stage.  Arnica when the inflammation
has been brought on by mechanical injury.
Belladonna when there  are  shooting pains
extending to the shoulder, and when there
is colic and pain in the region of the heart
scanty emission  of urine.  Cannabis when
the pain is of  a dragging, aching, and pres-
sive character, and when there is stranguary
and tearing pains in the region of  the kid-
neys.  Arsenicum may be employed to com-
plete the cure  when  any  of the  other
remedies have only produced an ameliora-
tion.  Hepar sulphur when  the disease is
chronic.  Mercurius when the skin  appears
to sympathize with the disease and there is
copious perspiration.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
oules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every 
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hour or two hours, according to the severity
of the symptoms.
  Diet.—As in fevers of an inflammatory
character.
       Inflammation of the Bladder.
  This  disease is  denoted by pain in the
bladder,  with  tension, heat  and  swelling
externally, severe pain on pressure, frequent
and painful discharge of urine, or else sup
pression, and ineffectual efforts to urinate.
The remedies  employed are Aconite, in the
commencement of the difficulty; when there
is  much fever, hot, dry skin, rapid pulse,
&c.  Arsenicum, when the urine is hot and
scalding  during micturition, and intense
thirst and  restlessness.   Pulsatilla is  one
of tho best remedies in  this  difficulty, and
is suitable to follow Aconite, and is indicated
when  there  is severe pain in the bladder
and suppression of urine.  Nux vomica when
tho difficulty has been produced by alcoholic
drinks ; Pulsatilla  is also a good remedy to
check  the  difficulty when it arises  from
suppressed menses.  Dulcamara when the
                   ■I 
48     THE POCKET  MANUAL.
 disease is chronic and occurs at every cold;
 Sulphur is also a good remedy to meet the
 chronic forms of the disease.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of  water, every
 hour, two hours, or three, according to the
 severity of the symptoms.
                  Gravel.
   This disease consists in  the formation of
 stones or concretions in the kidneys, and
 the best remedies to alleviate the difficulty
 are Calcarea, Cannabis, Nux vomica, Phos-
 phorus.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of  water, three
 times a day.
   Diet. — Persons  afflicted  with  stone
 should subsist upon a farinaceous diet, and
 mucilaginous drinks.
           Retention of Urine.
  The most eligible remedies against reten-
tion of urine are Aconite, when there is pain
or burning in the region of the bladder;
Pidsatilla, when  from some uterine  diffi- 
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 culty;  Arnica, when from some mechanical
 injury.  Pulsatilla may also be employed
 when caused by inebriation.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful  of water, every
 hour, until relief is obtained.
        Difficulty  in Passing Urine.
  Against this  difficulty,  Aconite, Bella-
 donna, Mercurius,  Nux  vomica, Pulsatilla,
 and Sulphur, may be employed.
  Dose.—The same as for retention of urine.
           Suppression of Urine.
  Against this difficulty the same remedies
 may be employed  as in  retention of urine,
 and in  the same doses.
           Incontinence of Urine.
  Against  this difficulty, China and  Nux
 vomica may be employed.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 six  hours.
            Wetting the Bed.
  Against this difficulty, Cina may be em-
ployed  for children  affected with worms. 
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 Belladonna, when the subject appears to
 suffer from headache.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 night.  The use of the flesh-brush may be
 of service,  and also sponging  Avith cold
 water, and  the  patient  should  not  drink
 much before retiring.
      Copious Flow of Urine (Diabetes),
   This disease is of so formidable a charac-
 ter as to require the services of a physician,
 Mercurius and Veratrum are remedies that
 may  be resorted to, till  advice can  be
 'jbtained.
   Dose.—Four globules, dry or in a spoon-
 iul of water, may be given three times a
 day.
        Passage of Blood with Urine.
   Against this difficulty, Aconite may  be
employed when there is uncertainty as  to
the exciting cause.  Arsenicum is evidently
indicated when it originates from Spanish
fly  blister;   Arnica, when occasioned by
external violence. 
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  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
hour  or two hours,  until  mitigation  or
change.
             Swelled Testicle.
  When  the swelling  is  attended with
fever, heat and redness, Aconite may be
employed; when the  swelling arises from
external' injury, Arnica;  when from  the
abuse of Mercury, China ; in long-standing
indurations, Lycopodium ; when occasioned
by mumps, Mercurius, Nux  vomica,  and
Pulsatilla.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in a spoonful of water, every
two hours.
  If the swelling proceeds  from dropsy of
the scrotum, Pusatilla and Sulphtir.
  Dose.—Four globules, dry or in a spoon-
ful of water, morning and evening.
        DISEASES OF THE SKIN.
                 Boils.
  For these painful tumors, Arnica, when
they are sore, swollen and painful; Aconite 
 52     THE POCKET MANUAL.

 when there  is considerable fever and rest-
 lessness;  Belladonna, when they have an
 inflamed and fiery appearance;  Mercurius
 is useful after Belladonna  has subdued the
 redness ; Hepar sulphur, to hasten suppu-
 ration, or bring the boil to  a head.
   Diet.—The same as in acute fevers.

                Carbuncle.

   This kind of abscess differs from the boil
in having no core, and when it breaks, several
distinct openings   are  observed  through
which the matter is discharged,
   Arsenicum  is indicated  when  there  is
great prostration,  and the  disease exhibits
symptoms  of gangrene.  Arsenicum, also,
when  of  a  bluish  or livid complexion.
Hepar sulphur is  best adapted  when ex-
tensive cavities are formed, and the dis-
charge profuse.  Sulphur is serviceable  in
hastening a cure after Hepar sulphur.
  Dose.—Of  the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or  in a spoonful of water, three
times a day. 
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                Chilblains.
   This  affection, resulting from  cold,  is
sometimes of an inflammatory character,
generally attacking the feet,
   Arsenicum is indicated for acute burning
pains, and when the affection  assumes the
form of  an ill-conditioned ulcer;  Chamo-
milla,  when the pains are acute  in the
affected  parts;  Nux vomica  is indicated
when the inflammation is of a bright red
hue; Pulsatilla,  when  of  a  bluish or livid
hue ; Sulphur, when attended with itching.
   Dose.—Of the  selected  remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of  water, every
six hours.  The parts may be covered with
cotton, or bathed with glue-water, or tinc-
ture of Arnica.

                 Corns.
   These annoying excrescences require the
internal use of Calcarea and Sulphur—daily
doses  of  the selected  remedy.  The corn
may be soaked in warm water, and  bathed
with the  tincture of Arnica. 
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                 Abscess.
   By the term abscess is understood a col-
 lection of matter which may be acute or
 chronic.
   Hepar sulphur is valuable in hastening
 suppuration;  Calcarea carb. may be  em-
 ployed as soon as the matter is discharged.
 Sometimes the lancet may be resorted to
 when the abscess forms under a thick in-
 tegument, and is slow in reaching the  sur-
 face.  Mercurius, Hepar sulphur and Phos-
 phorus  may  be employed in chronic  ab-
 scesses.
   Dose.—When the abscess is acute, four
 globules may be given, dry or in a spoonful
 of water, three or four times a day; when
 chronic once or twice in twenty-four hours.
                  Itch.
  This troublesome disorder  may be cured
by one or more of  the following group of
remedies, viz:  Sulphur, Calcarea,  Hepar
sulphur, Lycopodium.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in water, three times a day. 
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                Whitlow.
  Abscesses that effect the tips of the fin-
gers surrounding the nails, are termed whit-
lows.  Mercurius is indicated when the red-
ness first makes its  appearance;  Hepar
sulph. is a good remedy to follow Mercurius;
Sulphur may also be employed with advan-
tage after Mercurius.   Poultices of bread
and milk may be employed.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, morn-
ing and evening.
                 Tetter.
  This term is used for various  eruptions
upon the skin; Arsenicum is the  remedy
AvheE the tetter is attended with burning,
rough  surface, scaly  appearance upon  a
red, inflamed ground, cracked skin. Bryonia
when the eruption is  dry and scurfy, upon
an inflamed surface;   Calcarea when the
eruption  is moist, and is  attended with
severe  itching; Dulcamara when brought
out by a cold; Sulphur when dry and itching.
  Dose.—Of the s*>lect^d remedy, four glo- 
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 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 twenty-four hours.

            Scrofula, (Zing's Evil).
   For scrofulous sores or other difficulties
 arising from a scrofulous taint in the sys-
 tem, Arsenicum,  Calcarea, Hepar sulph.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 twenty-four hours,  at night.
   Diet.—Let the diet be moderately gener-
 ous, free from condiments or stimulants.

                Ringworm.
   This kind of eruption  requires Calcarea
 and Sulphur when  it appears on the face;
 Dulcamara, Hepar  sulphur and Arsenicum
 when it  appears on the scalp.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, morn-
 ing and evening.
   Diet.—In this affection  as well  as  all
 other cutaneous diseases, the subjects  should
avoid the use of salt provisions and  highly
seasoned food of every description. 
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                 Ulcers.
   By an ulcer is understood an extensive
 abscess, and  when it  looks bloody  and
 bleeds  at the  slightest touch, Arsenicum
 may be employed;  China may be  used in
 alternation with Arsenicum when the ulcer
 is offensive  or is surrounded by numerous
 pustules Mercurius and Sulphur may also
 be employed.
   Dose.—Of  the   selected remedy, four
 globules, dry,  or in a spoonful of water,
 morning and evening.
   When the ulcers  are of a varicose char-
 acter Arnica and Pulsatilla may be used as
 above.
   Diet.—Should be nutritious and void of
 seasoning.
 Diseases of the Respiratory Organs.  Cold in
           the Head.  Catarrh.
  Aconite when there is fever and fulness
 of the head; Arsenicum when the discharge
 from the nose is thin and acrid;  Pulsatilla
when  it  occurs with  loss  of smell; Nux
vomica when the nose is stopped up ; Mer- 
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 curius when there is  continued indication
 to sneeze and obstinate headache.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water three
 times a day.
    Cold on the Breast.  Catarrhal Fever.
   Aconite in the commencement when there
 is fever; Arsenicum when there is prostra-
 tion, dryness of the mouth and throat;  Bel-
 ladonna if attended with spasmodic cough
 and headache ; Bryonia if there is  heat in
 the  chest, dry cough, and tough  sputa;
 Chamomilla  when  there is sense  of con-
 striction and tightness of the chest; Hepar
 sulphur if there is obstinate hoarseness;
 Phosphorus if there is great sensibility to
 cold air; Pulsatilla if cough worse at night.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules dry or in a spoonful of water every
three hoars until relieved.
                 Jough.
  Cough being the symptom of a diseased
condition of the respiratory organs,  may re-
quire Aconite if the patient is of a phlegmatic 
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 habit; Bryonia if the cough be dry or spas-
 modic ; Belladonna if attended with head
 ache; Chamomilla for hacking cough;  He-
 par sulphur dry, hollow cough; Hyoscyamus
 when there is a dry, shaking cough, worse
 when lying down; Ignaiia  when there is
 sensation of a feather in the throat; Nux
 vomica  for  a dry cough from cold;  Phos-
 phorus for dry cough with tickling or sting-
 ing in the throat.
   Dose.—Of the selected rerriedy, six glo-
 bules may be dissolved in half a tumbler of
 water, and a teaspoonful may be given every
 hour until amelioration or change.
   Diet.—The diet  that agrees best with
 the patient,  avoiding all condiments,  coffee
 and stimulating drinks, or exposure  to  the
 extremes of temperature.
               Hoarseness.
   Against this difficulty Chamomilla, He-
par sulphur  Mercurius and Sulphur are re-
 medies that may be employed.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in water, three times a day. 
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          Sore Throat, (Laryngitis.)
   Belladonnaii the tonsils bered and swollen,
 Hepar sulphur if the throat is painful and
 when speaking aggravates; Mercurius when
 there is small white blisters in the throat.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or  in water, everv three hours
 until relieved.
                  Croup.
   This  is usually a  disease of childhood,
 and commences  with the symptoms of a
 common cold ; the cough at length becomes
 shrill  and hoarse, with a  ringing  sound,
 breathing becomes difficulty and the passage
 of the air on  inspiration is accompanied
 with a shrill  sound, and the expectoration,
 if any, is of a ropy, tough mucus.
  Aconite in the first  or febrile stage is re-
 quisite to allay the fever and inflammatory
 symptoms, after which Spongia and Hepar
sulphur may be employed.
  Dose.—Of  the  selected remedy, six glo-
bules  may be dissolved in  a wineglassful
of water, and a teaspoonful may be  given 
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every thirty minutes,  until ameuoration or
change; if the symptoms do not soon change
for the better, call in  a physician.
              Consumption.
  Throat consumption, which is a chronic
inflammation of the larynx, may be relieved
by the use of Arsenicum when the  tongue
is of a dark color, dry or cracked, and con-
stant thirst; Belladonna when the voice is
weak, and when the soreness is worse at
night, and when the face is pale or flushed;
Hepar sulphur may he used after Belladonna
if there is sensation as if a tumor were in the
throat;  Phosphorus and Spongia are  also
remedies that may afford retief when there
is  an accumulation of mucus, and a sense
of suffocation, and  other  remedies under
the direction of  a physician will be found
useful.
  For the  treatment of pulmonary con-
sumption, see larger manual.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, may be
given morning or evening. 
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              Hooping Cough.
   This disease  is usually epidemic and is
 characterized by a convulsive spasmodic
 cough, which at times is suffocative.
   Aconite may  be employed  at  the  com-
 mencement, when the  cough is  dry, with
 fever and hot skin.  Belladonna, dry, hollow
 and barking cough with flushed face and
 sore throat.  Bryonia, when the  chest has
 become sore from coughing.  Phosphorus,
 when there is  considerable febrile excite-
 ment  and  catarrh.   Drosera,  when  the
 paroxysms occur in rapid succession, with a
 shrill hoop, vomiting.  For the use of the
 remedies consult a physician, or the larger
 work, of which this is an abridgment.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in  a spoonful of water, every
 three hours.
      Bronchitis.  Influenza or Grippe.
  This disease is sometimes acute, and then
it is  termed influenza or grippe; at other
times chronic, and  then it is termed bron-
chitis.  The acute form often occurs as an 
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epidemic, and for the most  part requires
Aconite in the  febrile stage.  Belladonna,
when there is severe  pain  in the head and
profuse watering of the eyes and discharge
from the nose.  Mercurius, when the throat
is sore, and when the cough is short, tick-
ling and  fatiguing, and when  there are
acrid discharges  from the nose and con-
siderable  swelling  of the  throat.   (Sea
larger work.)
  Dose.—The selected remedy may be given
a dose of four globules, dry or in water,
every three hours, and the patient should
be kept in comfortable apartments.
  The chronic form of the disease may re-
quire Aconite when there is  fever.   Phos-
phorus, when there is profuse expectora-
tion of mucus.  Sulphur, may also be used
in connection  with Aconite.  For  other
remedies consult  the  larger wort, or seek
the advice of a physician.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules three times  a day.
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          Inflammation of the Lungs.
    This disease which is sometimes termed
  lung  fever, requires Aconite in the first
  stage when the fever is high and the pulse
  full, strong and quick.   Belladonna when
  there is pain in the head.  Bryonia when
  there is sore pain in the chest and symptoms
  of pleurisy.  Phosphorus may be employed
  in almost  every stage of the disease, and
  for the use of other remedies consult the
 larger work or a physician.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or  in water,  every hour or two
 hours,  according to the  severity of the
 case.
                 Pleurisy.
   For this  distressing disease Aconite may
 be given.   A dose  of four globules every
 half hour  or  hour  when  severe;  if this
 remedy fails, Bryonia may be  given in the
 same way.   Belladonna when there is great
 restlessness, and Phosphorus when compli-
cated with inflammation of the lungs.  Many
other remedies may  be  employed, for tho 
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 use of which, see the larger work or consult
 a physician.
                 Asthma.
  When this disease occurs in persons of a
 full habit, or in young persons when  there
 is palpitation of the heart, Aconite may be
 given.  Belladonna will be found useful in
 plethoric females.  Arsenicum when  there
 is extreme agitation and moaning.  Ipecacu-
 anha when  there is spasmodic constriction
 of the air  passages and  accumulation of
 mucus in them.  (See larger work.)
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in water, every three hours.

         Congestion of the Chest.
  When there is fulness, weignt  or  pres-
sure, and palpitation of the heart and diffi -
cult  breathing, denoting  congestion of the
chest, Aconite  for persons of  full habit.
Belladonna  if the  throbbing tend to the
head.  Pulsatilla if in females, at  or near
the menstrual period.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo- 
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 bules, dry or in water, every hour until re-
 lieved.
               Spitting Blood.
   Aconite is indicated when there is slight
 cough,  anxiety, and paleness of face in
 sanguine temperaments  and  in  plethoric
 individuals.   Arnica if the affection arises
 from  a  strain  or violence of  any kind.
 Belladonna will generally be found useful to
 allay the haemorrhage when there is cough
 with tickling in the throat.  Nux  vomica
 in irritable temperaments.
   Dose.—Dissolve six globules in  half a
 tumbler of water, and give a teaspoonful of
 the  selected  remedy every half hour until
 the haemorrhage ceases.
  Diet.—The diet of one  subject to haemor-
 rhage from the lungs, should be exceedingly
 moderate and chiefly farinaceous.
          Affections of the Heart.
  For palpitation of the  heart Arsenicum,
Nux vomica, Pulsatilla, and Sepia may be
employed.  Pulsatilla for  persons of a mild
disposition.   Arsenicum for  those subject 
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 to gastric derangement, and Sepia for those
 of weak and exhausted symptoms
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in water, every four or six
 hours until relieved.
              Heart Disease,
  For what is termed heart disease Arnica,
 Arsenicum, Lycopodium and other remedies.
 (See larger manual.)
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, morning and evening
          NERVOUS DISEASES.
        Rush of Blood to the Head.
  Aconite is one of the principal remedies
 to commence  with  when there is full pulse
 and beating of the temporal arteries.  Bel-
 ladonna after Aconite when  there is appa-
 rent detention  of  the blood-vessels of the
 head, attended with severe pricking, burning
 pains in one  half of the head, aggravated
by slight movements or  noise; bloated ap-
 pearance  of the face and  redness  of the
eves.  Arnica is useful  when the rush  of
blood has been  occasioned  by concussion 
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 or extreme violence.  * Chamomilla when
 brought on by a fit of passion. Ignaiia when
 from grief or vexation.  Opium when from
 fright.  Pulsatilla when in young girls' at
 the critical  age.  China  when  by debili-
 tating losses.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry  or in  water,  every hour until
 relieved.
   Brain Fever. Inflammation of the Brain.
   Aconite should be resorted to immediately
 when  there is throbbing pain in the head
 and sensitiveness  to light  and noise, when
 the skin is hot and dry, rapid pulse and the
 usual indications of an inflammatory fever;
 Belladonna when  there is great heat in the
 head, redness and  swelling  of the face, and
 violent pulsation of the arteries of the neck;
 Bryonia when Belladonna has  produced
 trivial improvement, and there is vomiting
 of bilious matters, and when there is drow-
 siness  and  an inclination to  retching and
vomiting at times;  Hyoscyamus when there
is drowsiness, loss of consciousness, delirium 
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about one's own  affairs, distended  pupils,
fixed eyes, redness of the face and picking
of the bed clothes, and when there  is leth-
argic sleep, half-open eyes, confusion and
giddiness.
  Dose.-—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry, or in water every hour, until
amelioration or change.
               Apoplexy.
  As this disease  is a sudden loss of motion
and consciousness resulting from congestion
to the head -or haemorrhage in the nervous
centres, Aconile will be indicated, especially
when there is  a  full, quick pulse, red face,
throbbing of the  arteries  of  the temples,
neck, &c.;  Belladmina after Aconite when
the face is bloated, and when there is injec-
tion of blood  in  the eyes, paralytic weak-
ness of the limbs; Ignatia when the pre-
monitory symptoms are brought on by grief;
Nux vomica against threatened attack  of
apoplexy, in  sedentary subjects addicted
to the use of spirituous liquors, or dyspeptic
individuals; Pulsatilla  is suited to real at- 
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 tacks of the disease, when there is loss of
 consciousness;  Arnica  when  the  attack
 comes on after a hearty meal, with loss of
 consciousness and drowsiness.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, upon the tongue, or in a spoon-
 ful of water every hour until relieved.
               Spine Disease.
   When there is fever attended with spinal
 irritation, Aconite; when the upper portion
 of the  spine is affected, Belladonna, espe-
 cially if there is delirium and apprehension
 of the disease  going to the head; Sulphur
 and Pulsatilla may be given in alternation
 where there is difficulty in  breathing  and
 pain in  the upper portion of the spine,  and
 also when the  lower portion is the seat of
 the difficulty.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in water every three hours.
            Palsy, or Paralysis.
   This  difficuly consists  in being deprived
of the power of motion through the agency
of the will. 
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   When the weakness  affects  the  joints,
 the hip and knee, Arnica; when the lower
 limbs are affected, Bryonia ; when the arms
 and hands or fingers, or when both upper
 and  lower  extremities are involved, Nux
 vomica.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in water every three  hours,
 until relieved.
            Spasm, or Lock-jaw.
   When produced by local injury, Arnica;
 when brought  on  by  cold,  Belladonna;
 Mercurius and Hyoscyamus are  also reme-
 dies that may be used in curing this diffi-
 culty.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in Avater,  every four  hours,
 until amelioration or change.
      Mania potu. Delirium tremens.
   This disease being brought on by persist-
ent inebriation, requires Aconite when there
is fever and heat in the head ; Calcarea, ii
long-standing cases-,  Nux  vomica,  in  the
first stage in  nearly all cases ;  Hyoscyamus 
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may be used with  Nux vomica Avhen the
delirium becomes established.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in water,  every  three  hours,
until amelioration or change.

             Fits!  Epilepsy.

  A fit is  characterized by  convulsions,
loss of consciousness and voluntary motion,
and  usually  by  foaming at  the  mouth;
during the fit the face is livid, pale, deep or
dark red.  The fit is generally preceded by
signs  of physical disturbance, which some-
times may be noticed.
  Belladonna \b a useful remedy in the com-
mencement of an attack, or even before it
fairly sets in, when it is feared an attack
is approaching.   Ignaiia, when the  fit  is
brought  on  by  grief.   Nux vomica, when
the patient  shrieks, throws  back the  head
with convulsive jerks.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of Avater, every
three hours, until relieved. 
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   Diet.—Persons subject to fits should live
 on a plain diet, easy of digestion.
                Neuralgia.
   The meaning of this term is pain in  the
 nerve, of the  most excruciating character.
 Arsenicum m\\ sometimes cure the  difficulty
 when it comes  on  periodically, and when
 the pain is of a burning or rending charac-
 ter.   Belladonna is called for when  the
 difficulty is in the face, and there is darting
 pains in the cheek-bones, nose and jaws; it
 is useful in most cases of neuralgia  of  the
 face.   China,  when there  are periodical
 attacks, and also Avhen the difficulty occurs
 from miscarriage, losses, or  diarrhoea. Pul-
 satilla is indicated when the pain is  attended
 with torpor, or coldness in the extremities.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy,  four glo-
bules, dry  or  in water,  every two hours,
when the pain is severe, until relieved.
             St. Vitus' Dance.
  The most essential remedy for  uncon-
trollable movements of portions of the body
are Belladonna, if  the twitching  is in  the 
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face; Hyoscyamus, if the tongue  or lower
jaws be implicated; Pulsatilla, Nux vomica,
and Sulphur, if the extremities are affected.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful  of water, three
times a day, until relieved or change.
               Stammering.
   For this unpleasant difficulty, Belladonna,
Hyoscyamus, and  Sulphur, may  be con-
sulted.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in water,  every twenty-four
hours at night.   Let the  patient in  the
mean time exercise the  voice, prolonging
the sounds,  speaking  words and sentences
slowly.
                Headache.
   This  difficulty for  the  most part arises
from some constitutional  debility, but it is
under any circumstances  a  guiding symp-
tom for treatment.  Belladonna is indicated
when there  is constant pain in  the head,
aggravated by motion, or moving the eyes;
Bryonia, when there is piercing and tearing 
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pain at a fixed spot after a meal.  Nux vom-
ica, when the headache arises from a cold,
confined  to a single  spot, sensitive to the
touch, or when it arises from indigestion or
stimulating drinks.   Pulsatilla is  suitable
for headache at  the  menstrual period, and
suitable for headaches in general in persons
of  a mild  disposition.  Chamomilla,  for
headaches in impatient and  restless indi-
viduals,  that  become irritable from pain,
and also for pains on  one side of the head.
Calcarea, for  chronic  headache  attended
with sensations of extreme coldness.

  In the treatment of headaches, reference
may be had to the causes as follows :
  1. Headache from rush of  blood to  the
head, Aconite, Belladonna.
  2. Headache from  cold in the head, Aco-
nite, Arsenicum, Mercurius.
  3. Headache from  Rheumatism, Bryonia,
Chamomilla, Nux vomica.
  4. Headache  from  disordered   bowels,
Nux vomica, Ipecacuanha, Veratrum. 
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   5. Headache from constipation, Bi-yonia,
 Nux vomica.
   6. Headache arising from coffee or wine,
 Nux vomica, Pulsatilla.
   7. Headache caused by suppressed erup-
 tions, Belladonna,  Calcarea, Sulphur.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 four hours, until amelioration or change.
   Diet.—In the treatment  of all varieties
 of headache it is requisite for the patient
 to live abstemiously, avoiding all exciting
 stimulants, such as green tea, coffee, choco-
 late, fat meats, or  any thing that severely
 taxes  the digestive organs.  Let the diet
 be  simple, composed of materials easy of
 digestion, and  free  from corroding condi-
 ments,  or condiments of any kind except
 salt.
              Sick-Headache.
  This difficulty must be treated in accord-
 ance with the habits, temperament, and
 constitution  of  the subject.   Nux vomica is
the remedy when there is pain and fulness 
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of the head,  attended with vomiting,  and
especially when  the  vomiting is preceded
by vertigo.   Sepia is suited to sick-head-
ache in weak and feeble constitutions,and es-
pecially if attendant on falling of the womb,
or other disturbance of this organ.  Pulsa-
tilla  is suitable for sick-headache in young
girls Avho have  difficulty  in  passing the
change  of puberty.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or  in  a spoonful  of water, every
three hours, until the paroxysm subsides.
          Giddiness, or Vertigo.
  This difficulty arises from various causes.
Nux vomica  is  the most suitable  remedy
when connected  with a foul stomach.   Pul-
satilla, when it  ocvurs  in  young  females
near the menstrual period.  Arnica,  when
it has arisen from a blow or concussion.
  Dose.—Of the remedy selected, give four
globules, dry  or in  a  spoonful  of water,
every three hours, until the vertigo ceases.
  Diet.—Persons subject to sick-headache
or vertigo, should abstain  from the use of 
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coffee, green tea, and all rich food and
gravies;  they should partake of such ali-
ments as will digest easily.  It is well, also,
that weak or feeble persons subject to the
affections, should avoid fatigue or too much
confinement, the  open air being a more
favorable condition to procure relief.  Avoid
as much  as possible  irregular hours  at
meals.

       Weakness or Loss of Memory.
  Many causes may give rise to this affec-
tion.  Severe losses of blood may impair the
memory, and under such  circumstances
China may contribute to restore  health;
Arnica may be employed  when the memory
has been impaired from blows on the head;
Nux vomica when intoxication is the cause,
and Ignatia when produced by grief.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in water, may be given and
repeated twice a day until the restoration
of the memory is affected. 
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DISEASES AFFECTING VARIOUS  ORGANS.
            Pain in the Hip.
  This affection is sometimes termed hip
g»ut, and Aconite may be suitable to afford
relief when the difficulty is attended with
fever or inflammation in the first stage; Ar-
senicum when  the pain  shoots  along the
interior of the  thigh, like a stream of hot
fluid aggravated by cold ; Belladonna when
the pain appears to be like neuralgia; Pulsa-
tilla will often remove pain in the hip when
of a rheumatic character, and particularly
when the  pains  become  aggravated  and
wrenching towards evening.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry  or in a spoonful  of water, three
times a day.

              Hip Disease.
  This affection  is a chronic inflammation
of the  hip joint, seated in the  bones and
socket, most common among children, and
supposed to result from scrofula; Arseni- 
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cum, Calcarea, Mercurius and Sulphur are
remedies that may be employed in treating
the difficulty.  When there  is at any time
acute febrile symptoms, Aconite may be
employed until these pass off.  The Aconite
may be given every  three hours, until the
paroxysm of fever subsides.
  Dose.—Of the remedy selected for the
treatment of the disease, four globules, dry
or in a spoonful of water, every morning and
evening; the patient should be kept in a
horizontal position as much as possible and
completely at rest.

        Lameness of the Knee-joint.
  This affection  sometimes  occasions con-
siderable suffering, and may be  cured by
Sulphur  when it arises from cold; Arnica
when it arises from a sprain; Calcvrea when
it  has been produced by Mercury or Calo-
mel; Pulsatdlavfhen the knee is swollen and
soft without being red.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in  a spoonful of watei, every
morning and evening. 
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          Affections of the Eyes.
  Aconite when there is inflammation and
swelling of the lids, with burning heat and
dryness  and  copious secretion in  the eyes
and  nose; Belladonna when the lids are
paralyzed or stuck together, red and swol-
len;  Chamomilla Avhen the upper lids are
heavy; Hepar sulphur  when  the  eyes are
inflamed from cold and there is catarrh  in
the head.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in Avater, every six hours.
                  Stye.
  For this little boil or hard tumor upon
the lid, Pulsatilla and Sepia may be given.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules,  dry  or
in water, night and morning.
      Inflammation of the Eye-balls
  Aconite when the inflammation comes  on
suddenly, and increases until the whole eye
is red or full of red veins, and also when it
comes on from cold, attended with catarrh;
Belladonna when the whites of the eyes are
red and inflamed and painful;  Ignaiia when 
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 there is dread of light; Chamomilla for
 children when there is a pricking or burning
 in the eyes.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules dry or in water, every four hours until
 relieved.
          Rheumatism of the Eyes.
   When, during an attack of inflammatory
 rheumatism the eye becomes affected, Bella-
 donna, Pulsatilla, Rhus tox., and Sulphur
 may be employed, to  relieve  the patient of
 the pain which he suffers.
   Dose.—Of the remedy selected, four glo-
 bules dry or in a spoonful  of water,  may be
 given every three hours until relieved.
             Gout of the Eyes.
   When the eyes of persons suffering from
gout become affected with heat and burning,
with pressive and darting pains, particularly
on moving the eyes,  Aconite may be  em-
ployed ;  Belladonna when the pain is all
round the eye, and sensation  as if the  eye
were being torn from the socket.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo- 
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 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 four hours until the pain subsides.
           Scrofulous Sore Eyes.
  In scrofulous subjects, and especially in
 children, this form of sore eyes is met with;
 Arsenicum is suitable when there is burning
 pains in the eye, and spots are seen on the
 cornea; Calcarea. when there are ulcers on
 the eye-ball;  Dulcamara  when  cold  has
 been the exciting cause.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, five glo-
 bules  dry or in a spoonful  of water, every
 1110ruing and evening.
           Catarrh of the Eyes.
  This  affection  arises  from  cold  that
obstructs  the tear passage, and may be
relieved by Hepar sulphur and Chamomilla,
given in alternation morning and evening.
                Cataract.
  Conium  and Phosphorus are remedies
well suited to relieve this  difficulty.   The
 Conium may be given, a dose of four glo-
bules  every day for ten days, then discon- 
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tinue for the same length of time, and then
folloAV  with Phosphorus.   Specks on the
cornea may be removed by Conium, Bella-
donna, Euphrasia.
  Dose.—Of either four globules, night and   \
morning.
             Blood-shot Eyes.
  Pulsatilla, Aconite and Sulphur, are suit-   j
able to relieve.                              ,
  Dose.—Four  globules  of  tho  selected   j
remedy, twice a day.
                                           i
           Attacks of Blindness.              !
  These transient difficultiesmayberelieved   j
by  Aconite when they  come  on suddenly   j
from cold,  or Belladonna when they occur
towards evening from fever or other causes.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in   j
a spoonful  of water, every six  hours, until
the difficulty is relieved.
           Affections of the Ears.
  Inflammation of the  internal ear may be
relieved by Belladonna when the pain pene-
trates into the brain ;  Pulsatilla is also an 
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 effective remedy for the difficulty when it
 proceeds from cold, and also Nux  vomica.
 For pain in the ear, without inflammation,
 Calcarea,  China,  Mercurius,  and   Nux
 vomica.
  Dose.—Of either,  four  globules,  eveiy
 hour until relieved, if the pain be acute, or
 every three  hours, if  the  pain bo  dull, or
 becomes somewhat relieved.

          Running from the Ears.
  Belladonna, if the discharge  comes  on
 after  scarlet  fever;  Murcurius,  if  after
 small  pox or measles; Calcarea, if the dis-
 charge is purulent; and Sulphur, if tedious
 and difficult to cure.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
 a spoonful of water, every  morning and
 evening.
  When from a  suppression of  the  dis-
charge, the neck becomes hard and swollen.
 Murcurius and Pulsatilla  may be  given in
alternation;  a dose of four globules night
and morning, 
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                Deafness.
  This affection is connected with diseased
conditions that must be removed before tho
deafness will cease.  Belladonna, is suitable
when the difficulty occurs from congestion;
Causiicum, when the deafness is  nervous;
Sulphur,  when  it occurs from  suppressed
eruption;  Dulcamara, when it arises  from
cold.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules night, and morning, dry or in spoouful
of water.
       Buzzing or Noise in  the Ear.
  If from  cold, Nux vomica;  when worse
in the  evening, Pulsatilla;, when  attended
with perspiration, Mercurius.
  Dose.—Four globules, dry or in a spoon-
ful of water, night and morning.
           Bleeding at the Nose.
  When  occasioned by a blow, Arnicas
when from being overheated,  Aconite;  or
drinking  wine, Aconite; when  it comes on
at night, or comes on again in the morning,
Belladonna; when it occurs in warm Aveather 
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or in a warm room, Bryonia; when it occurs
in children,  Chamomilla; when in persons
debilitated,  China;  Avhen at the  menstrual
period, or near it, Pulsatilla.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, three
globules,  dry or in  a spoonful   of water
three times a day.
           Swelling of the Nose.
   When the swelling arises from  contusion,
Arnica;  when  from catarrh, Belladonna;
when the nostril is  sore  and red, Ilepar
sulphur;  when  the  swelling  is  bilious,
Bryonia.
   Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water, morning and  evening.
            Cancer of the Nose.
   Arsenicum, Aurum, and Sulphur, are re-
medies that may prove serviceable for this
malady.
   Dose.—Of either,  when  selected, four
globules, dry or in  a spoonful  of water,
every day.
            Offensive Breath.
   Nux Vomica, when  from  derangement of 
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the stomach;  Pulsatilla, if in young girls,
near the menstrual period.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water, twice a day.
            Cramp of the Legs.
   Veratrum and Nux vomica, in daily doses
of four globules, dry or in water.
                 Goitre.
  For this swelling of the neck, Sepia and
Spongia; Belladonna, when it arises from
a cold ; Murcurius, when there is no disco-
leration of the skin.
  Dosk.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in  a spoonful of water, morn-
ing and evening.
             Sweating Feet
  Sepia  and Sulphur, may be  employed,
the former in  the  morning, and the latter
at night;  a dose of four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water.
              Sleeplessness.
  When  produced  by intense mental appli-
cation, Nux vomica; when from overloading 
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the stomach, Pulsatilla; Avhen from exces-
sive joy,  Coffee; when from grief, Ignaiia;
when from fear or fright, Belladonna*.
  Dose.—Of tho selected remedy four glo-
bules,  dry or in a spoonful of water, on
retiring to rest.
               Night Mare.
  When this exceedingly unpleasant diffi-
culty arises  from, or is  attended  by fever,
Aconite;  when  from  sedentary habits, or
over indulgence in wine, Nux vomica ; when
it arises from derangement of  the digestive
functions,  gross  living  or late  suppers,
Pulsatilla ; Avhen from general torpidity of
the system,  Sulphur.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, at  bed
lime.
                Rupture.
  When rupture shows itself by protrusion
of the intestines, forming a  tumor, the up.
plication of a truss is necessary, Arnica, and
Nux vomica, may be employed  as remedies,
to remove soreness and pain.  In severe
cases it is requisite to consult  a physician. 
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                 Fainting.
   When  caused by rush of blood to the
 head, Aconite; when it occurs in excitable
 subjects,  Coffea ; when fainting comes on in
 the evening, Hepar sulphur; when after  a
 meal, Nux vomica; when excited by fatigue,
 Veratrum.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, when-
 ever a fit  occurs.
            Pains in the Loins,
   When  the difficulty has been  produced
 by habitual indulgence in spirituous liquors
 and late hours, Nux vomica.  Sulphur and
 Calcarea  are remedies that may also bo
 employed  to remove the  difficulty when it
 occurs from  other causes.
  Dose.—The Nux vomica may  be given
twice  a day; the other remedies once in
twenty-four hours, in doses of four globules,
dry or in a spoonful of water.
                 Dropsy.
  For dropsy arising from general debility,
Arsenicum and China; when it occurs after 
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Borne acute  disease, as scarlet  fever, &c,
Helleborus;  when attended with obstinate
constipation, Lycopodium;  when it  arises
from an exhausted condition of the system,
Bryonia ; when attended with inflammation
of the lungs, Belladonna ;  when confined to
the abdomen, Arsenicum;  for dropsy of the
brain, Hyoscyamus, Belladonna and  Helle-
borus.  Sulphur and Calcarea are also reme-
dies that may be employed.
  Dosk.—Of tho selected remedy, four glo-
bules may be given, dry or in a spoonful of
water, morning  and  evening.   In  acute
cases Helleborus  may be given three or four
times a day.  Belladonna and Hyoscyamus,
for dropsy of the brain, may be given every
four hours.  It is better in all cases to con-
sult a homoeopathic physician.

  Concussions, Wounds, Bruises and Sprains.
  To remove the  immediate effects of con-
cussion  of tho brain,  Arnica;  when the
concussion affects the chest, or the chest is
bruised, Aconite and Arnica;  when attend-
ed by a sensation as if there were an inter- 
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nal excoriation or wound, Pulsatilla;  when   '
there is a manifest  shock of the nervous   !
system, with pains in the limbs, produced
by mis-step, Bryonia; when, from extreme   I
pain, convulsions ensue,  Chamomilla.         j
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules every six hours, until amelioration or   |
change.                                    I
                 Sprains.
  Arnica, taken internally, and  applied ex-
ternally in the  form of a lotion,  i3 recom-
mended  for sprains.  The  application  of
cold water is also recommended.
  Dose.—Of Arnica, to be taken internally,
four globules, dry or in a spoonful  of water,
to be repeated every six hours.  For exter-
nal  use, ten drops of the tincture may be
put in a tumbler of water, and the part may
be bathed three times a day.

                Strains.
   When,  from over-exertion,  there  are
pricking pains in the back, aggravated by
movement, Bryonia.   When a  strain pro- 
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   duces^ickness and pain in the abdomen,
   Veratrum.
     Dose.— Of the selected remedy, four glo-
   bules, dry or in a 6poonful of Avater, night
I   and morning, until amelioration or change.
                   Wounds.
     The best application to wounds is Arnica.
   When the patient suffers from loss of blood
   C'lina may be taken internally.
     The first object to be gained in the treat
   ment of  wounds is  to arrest the  hemorr
   huge.  This, in domestic practice, may be
   accomplished  by the application  of cold
   Avater.  The manner  of applying the cold
   Avater is by saturating several folds of linen
   raus, or lint pads, and placing them upon
   the Avound, frequently recurring to the use
   of the cold water to moisten them.
     Nearly all kinds of wounds receive a simi-
j   lar treatment.   Cold  or iced water may bo
   generally  applied, and the  use of Arnica
   may be resorted to.
     From punctured wounds  serious conse-
   quences arc liable to arrive, such as trismus 
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or lock-jaw.  Arnica should be reso#ed to
at once, and Aconite if there  is any indica-
tion of fever.
             Burns and Scalds.
  In  superficial burns  Arnica is a useful
remedy, and in some burns or scalds tho
affected  parts  may  bo bathed in  heated
alcohol, or a mixture of lime  water and lin-
seed  oil; Arsenicum  may  be taken inter-
nally  if there is burning thirst.  If there is
considerable fever, Aconite.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, in  a spoonful of water or dry, every
six hours.
            Stings of Insects.
  When fever attends the stinging by a bee
or wasp, Aconite.  Arnica may  be  taken
internally and applied externally to remove
the pain.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in  a spoonful of  water, may be
repeated every six hours until relieved.
                Fatigue.
  When fatigue results in a sensation as if 
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|   the flesh upon the limbs Avere bruised Arni-
   ca  will afford relief.   China  will  aid  in
   restoring  the  strength,  if  the patient is
,   much debilitated.  When there is  a  ten-
   dency to faint, owing to being  fatigued,
   Veratrum.  Exhaustion from violent exer-
   cise, combined with abstinence from food,
   Cff. a.
I     Dose.—Of  tho selected  remedy, three
I   globules,  dry, or  in a spoonful  of  water,
   repeated every three hours, until relieved,

              Mental Emotions.
     When  suffering from  fright or passion,
   and particularly if there is  any febrile  ex-
I   citement, Aconite; when  fright effects  the
   Btomach and bowels, Pulsatilla; when there
   is particular liability to be startled by trifles,
   Belladonna; for  the ill effects of grief, Ig-
   natia; when sufferings arise from vexation,
1   Chamomilla;  from sudden fits of passion or
   rage, Nux vomica.
     Dose.—Of the selected  remedy, from glo-
   bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
   two hours, until relieved or  change.
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          DISEASES OF WOMEN.
   For painful or difficult menstruation, Pul-
 satilla; if the face is flushed, the head feels
 full, or the nose bleeds, Bryonia.
   Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
 a spoonful of water, twice a-day—fresh air
 and moderate exercise, and a  simple diet,
 are of the utmost importance in overcoming
 the difficulty.
              Green Sickness.
  When there is delay of the menses at
 first,  and there  is  weariness, languor and
 debility, and the appetite  is depraved, Cal-
 carea; when there is rush of blood to the
 head, Belladonna;  when there  is  bitter
 taste in the mouth, Bryonia ;  when there is
 constipation  of the bowels and colic, Nux
 vomica.
  Dose.—Of the selected  remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry, or in a spoonful of water, every
 six hours, until amelioration or  change.
           Tardy Menstruation.
  When after  menstruation has  become
established, it shows itself less frequently 
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than the usual  periods, the  patient should
use measures to invigorate tho system, such
as exercising in the  open air, strict atten-
tion to cleanly habits, and a moderate diet.
Pulsatilla is one of the chief remedies re-
quired ; if there is considerable pain in  the
head, Belladonna; if there is obstinate con-
stipation, Lycopodium ; if there is bleeding
at the nose when the menses should appear.
Bryonia ; when there are pains low  down
in the abdomen, Pulsatilla.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a  spoonful  of water,  every
six hours, until amelioration or change.

         Suppression of the Menses.
   This  difficulty  may happen  from any
sudden  exposure,  such as  fright,  wetting
the feet.  When  from  sudden incidental
causes, Aconite and Pulsatilla, in alternation,
every six  hours ; and also,  if the  difficulty
arise from fright, Aconite ; or when there is
congestion to the chest or head, and  when
there is delirium, Aconite; in chronic cases
in debilitated subjects China may be em- 
 98     THE  POCKET MANUAL.

 ployed ; if the suppression arise from a chill,
 or the head-ache be confined to one side,
 Pulsatilla;  when  in  women  of  delicate
 constitution, Sepia;  if  there  be pressive
 headache, chiefly in the occiput, Sulphur.
   Dose.—Of  either, when selected,  four
 globules,  dry or in a spoonful  of water,
 every six hours, except Sulphur, this latter
 remedy should  be  repeated only  once  in
 twenty-four hours.
   Diet.—The diet should be simple  and
 free from stimulating condiments.

        Menstruation too frequent.
  If the menses should  appear every two
 or three  weeks,  attended  with headache,
 flushed face and cold feet, bearing down
pains, Belladonna; if in persons of a relaxed
muscular fibre, weak and subject to diarr-
hoeas, Calcarea; when there are passive hem-
orrhages and great debility, nausea, and the
 discharges  are coagulated, Ipecacuanha ;
when the  menses are too  early, attended
with spasm, colic,  nausea  and  fainting,
Nux vomica. 
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     Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
   bules,  dry  or  in   a spoonful  of water,
   morning and evening.
     Diet.—Tho diet  should  be  light, but
   nutritive and free from stimulants.
            Menstruation too profuse.
     When too copious or long continued, and
   the patient seems debilitated, China;  when
   the discharge is dark-colored Chamomilla;
   when there is flooding of bright red blood,
   as after a miscarriage, Ipecacuanha; Sulphur
   and Calcarea, may also be called into requisi-
   tion when other remedies fail of affording
j   relief.
     Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
|   bules,  dry  or  in  a spoonful  of water,
   morning  and evening.
1     Rest in a horizontal position, is in severe
   cases imperative.
                Menstrual Colid
     When the pains are like  labor pains,
I   Chamomilla ; when there is a sense of pres-
!   sure and fulness, or violent spasms,  Coffea;
   Avhen thero are Avrithing pains in the  abdo- 
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 men, Nux  vomica;  when  attended with
 nervous headache, Veratrum; and also when
 there is  nausea and  vomiting, coldness of
 the  extremities,  weakness, fainting,  or
 fainting fits,and diarrhoea, Veratrum; when
 there is  a feeling of weight, as if from a
 stone in the  lower abdomen, with violent
 pressure  in the small of the back, Pulsatilla.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful  of water, every
 three hrurs, until relieved.

             Change of Life.
  For the numerous ailments that occur at
the change of life, when there is complete
cessation of the menses, Belladonna may be
employed when there are frequent rushes
of blood  to  the head;  when there  are
flushes and debility, Pulsatilla ; when very
weak and exhausted, Arsenicum ; for more
serious ailments consult a physician.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of Avater, morning
and evening. 
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                   Hysteria.
     Females subject to attacks  of hysteria
   may find relief from Coffea when the attacks
   come on in spasms, with jerking, agitation,
   screaming or crying, and cold perspiration;
   when attended with fainting, nausea, chilli-
   ness,  paleness  of the face, intolerance of
   light and noise, Ignaiia ; when persons are
I   excessively  chilly or  inclino to tears and
   laughter alternately, Pulsatilla ;  when from
   fear, or rage, or fright,  Veratrum.
I     Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
   bules, dry, and repeated every three hours,
   until relieved.
     Diet.—Persons predisposed  to hysteria
   should subsist upon a light but nutritious
   diet, and should exercise when practicable
   in the open air.
             Leucorrhcea.  Whites.
     Females suffering from this difficulty may
   find relief from the following remedies.
     For females of lymphatic temperament,
   of light complexion, who have two copious
   and  too frequeut  menstruation, Calcarea 
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 carbonica;  if the discharge be thick, like
 cream, Pulsatilla;  if with bearing  down
 pains, frequent desire to make water, Sepia;
 for inveterate cases of corrosive and burning
 discharge, and also attended by itching and
 occasional attacks of colic, Sulphur.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy,  four glo-
 bules, dry or in water, twice a day.
           Falling of the Womb.
   The signs of falling of  the womb are,
 bearing down, dragging sensations, in the
 lower part of the abdomen, drawing  from
 the small  of the back and around the loins
 and  hips, with other indications of inward
 weakness.
   When falling of the womb arises from a
fall or from lifting, as in removing furniture,
Arnica; when the pressure downwards is
such  as to impart the impression that the
contents of the abdomen are pressing out,
Belladonna; if there be relaxation of the
Bystem, as in scrofulous subjects, Calcarea
carbonica ; when there is a varicose condi-
tion of the veins, severe pains in the back, 
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 relaxed condition  of  the  muscles,  Nux
 vomica ; when there is severe and obstinate
 falling of the womb, attended with Leucor-
 rhoea of an acrid, burning or corroding cha-
 racter, Sulphur and Sepia may be given in
 alternation every twenty-four hours.
   Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
 bules,  dry or in a spoonful  of water, every
 twenty-four hours, until relieved or change.
          Swelling of the Womb.
   When the  womb appears to be distended
 with air, Lycopodium; when from the accu-
 mulation  of  water, (dropsy of the womb)
 Aconite, Arsenicum, Bryonia and Pulsatilla
 may be consulted.
   Dose.—Of the selected  remedy, four glo-
 bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
 morning and  evening, until some indication
 of change.
               Pregnancy.
  This  interesting  period, which  may  be
regarded as the most responsible in the life
of a woman,  requires particular attention,
and surely a few simple rules to be regarded
cannot bo out of place. 
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   1.  When  a lady in  this situation feels
 weak  and languid, it is not well  for her to
 mope about, frequently reclining.  It is far
 better for her to move about, directing  her
 attention to some well  chosen or light em-
 ployment—frequent walks in the open  air
 may, with propriety, be enjoined.
   2. The lady should refrain from indulging
 every  morbid  appetite that springs  up
 during the time she is pregnant,  and also,
 she should suppress, as a  matter of duty,
 all angry or irritable feelings.
  3. The lady should wear such clothing as
will leave her in the greatest freedom. She
should refrain from rendering herself uncom-
fortable at any time, by tight lacing or by
otherwise compressing her form.
  4. She should be regular in her habits—
cheerful  in her temper—prone to look at
the bright side of all  matters, and  especially
should she refrain from borrowing trouble.
          Vertigo and Headache.
  When females during pregnancy are suf-
fering from  headache or vertigo, they may 
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find relief from remedies.   Aconite is best
adapted to those who are naturally plethoric,
having a full bounding pulse, Belladonna,
will be called for when the  headache results
from rush of blood to the head, or rather
determination of blood to the head ; in irri-
table and hasty temperaments, Nux vomica;
for giddiness, worse  from or after stooping,
Pulsatilla ; when there are pulsative pains,
and sensation of  heat in the head, Sulphur.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules, diy or in a spoonful of water, not to
be repeated oftener than once a day
            Morning Sickness.
  For morning sickness during pregnancy,
Nux vomica, Arsenicum and Pulsatilla.
  Dose.—Of the selected remedy, four glo-
bules on getting up, and repeat if not better
in three hours.
              Constipation.
  For this difficulty during pregnancy, Nux
romica, every afternoon; if the constipation
appears- obstinate and Nux vomica does not
relieve, Lycopodium may be substituted  for 
106   THE  POCKET MANUAL.
the Nux vomica—four globules of either at
a dose.
                Diarrhoea.
  For this difficulty during pregnancy, Nux
vomica  and  Pulsatilla ; Pulsatilla, may be
taken in the morning,  Nux  vomica, in the
afternoon.
  Dose.—Four  globules  dry  upon  the
tongue.
                Itching.
  Sometimes during pregnancy, woman are
severely annoyed by itching of the private
parts, when  such is the case relief may be
obtained by  frequent ablutions with  warm
water, or a weak solution of salt  in tho
water;  Sulphur, may  be  given  internally
once every day towards eA'ening—a dose of
four globules.  If at the same  tune there
are little blisters in the mouth and accumu-
lations  of saliva, Mercurius; in the same
dose.
              Fainting  Fits.
  When frequent fainting or hysteric fits
occur during pregnancy, Coffea; in pregnant 
THE POCKET  MANUAL.    107
females,  China;  when  from weakness or
loss of blood, Chamomilla, if from anger.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry, re-
peated if necessary every four or six hours.

                Toothache.

  Some ladies suffer much from toothache
during pregnancy, Avhen such is the case,
Chamomilla, Mercurius, Pulsatilla, or Nux
vomica, may relieve ; should none of these
afford relief, consult a physician.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, repeated
as often as  once  in six  hours, if necessary,
until relieved.

                 Cramps.

  When  lying-in women are troubled with
cramps in the legs which are very annoying,
Calcarea, Nux vomica and  Sulphur, may be
resorted  to for relief.—Give a dose  of  four
globules  of Nux vomica; if this  does not
relieve, give the same dose of  Sulphur at
night, and   Calcarea in  the  morning, if
necessary. 
108   THE  POCKET MANUAL.

          Incontinence of Urine.
  When pregnant females are troubled with
frequent desire to pass water, or when they
are unable to relieve it;  Pulsatilla, will in
most cases afford  relief;  Belladonna and
China may also be  used, if necessary.—One
or two doses of  either, of three or four glo-
bules, may be administered a day.

                  Piles.
  When  these  troublesome  tumors appear
during pregnancy, and when the patient has
not otherwise been subject  to them, Nux
vomica, in daily doses of four globules, may
relieve  the patient;  if in persons  of ple-
thoric habit,  Aconite  may be used twelve
hours before the Nux vomica, in the same
dose.
             Varicose Veins.
  Arnica, may be given for varicose veins,
when the limbs  appear sore, and  the circu-
lation seems to  be  interrupted; Pulsatilla,
may also be used when the veins are much   j
swollen with swelling of the limb and when 
        THIS jruoii^r  MANUAL.    109

the parts assume  a bluish  hue, with pain
and inflammation.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water, twice a day.
                Flooding.
  When brought on by strain or mechani-
cal injury, Arnica; when from other causes,
Belladonna, Bryonia and  China, the latter
in the most dangerous cases, attended with
heaviness of the head or giddiness, or drow-
siness ; when attended by pains like those
of labor, Hyoscyamus;  when very copious,
Ipecacuanha.
  Dose.—Of the selected  remedy, four glo-
bules, dry or in a spoonful of water, every
three hours, until relieved.
               Miscarriage.
  To guard  against this  misfortune when
threatened, the patient should  resume the
horizontal posture, and take a dose of four
globules of Belladonna, and repeat in twelve
hours if  necessary, especially if  there  are
bearing down pains, as if there would be  a
pressure  discharge.  For persons of dark 
110    THE POCKET  MANUAL.

complexion,  subject  to liver  affections,
Bryonia; when attended Avith spasms, Hyos-
cyamus.  It is generally better to consult a
physician.
             After Delivery.
  For after pains Arnica and Belladonna
maybe given in alternation; the former at
night, and the latter in the morning.
  Dose.—Four globules of each.

              Milk Fever.
  To subdue the  fever attendant on  the
coming  of  the milk, one or two doses of
Aconite  may  be  necessary,  or  Chimomilla
if there is considerable nervous excitement
and tenderness of the breast.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or in
a spoonful of water.

         Bnppression of  the Milk.
  If from some sudden emotion, Pulsatilla ;
if attended with fever, Aconite.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules,  when
indicated. 
        THE  POCKET  MANUAL.    Ill

            Great flow of Milk.
  For extensive secretion of milk, Calcarea
may be given, night and morning, jintil the
difficulty subsides.


         Constipation and Diarrhoea.

  When the  former of  these  difficulties
occurs after delivery, a dose of Nux vomica
may relieve the difficulty, if not, consult the
physician.  Diarrhoea, if it  proceeds from
cold,  may  be relieved  by Dulcamara; if
from  other  causes,  Hyoscyamus;  when
painful and involuntary, Phosphorus ; when
painless  and watering.

      •
            Retention of Urine.

  If after delivery the retention of urine, or
painful emission  of urine, may be  relieved
by Arnica,  in most cases ; or by Belladonna
and Nux vomica, should the Arnica fail.
  Dose.—Of either, four globules, dry or
in water, every three hours until relieved.
                   8 
112   THE  POCKET MANUAL.
            Gathered Breasts.
  To guard against this difficulty the breasts
should b«e  kept  well  drawn-—when the
breasts  do become  hard and swollen in
spite of efforts to preserve them in a healthy
condition, Bryonia may be given, first, a dose
of four globules, and afterwards in twelve
hours, a dose of four  globules of Belladonna
may be  given ; if these fail of preventing
suppuration, four  globules of Hepar sulphur
may hasten  the  crisis;  bread and milk
poultices may also be used for the purpose
of alleviating the suffering and hastening a
cure.
  Diet.—The diet of females, after delivery
and during the period of nursing, should be
healthy and nutritious, and free from*condi-
ments or stimulants. 
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         DISEASES OF INFANTS.
                Crying.
  When infants are prone to cry and  be
restless  Coffea  and  Chamomilla  may  be
used, two globules may be given at a dose;
if the crying seems to be from  colic, give
two globules of Chamomilla,

           Vomiting of Milk.
  To  remove a tendency of this kind  in
infants, give two globules  of Nux vomica
once a-day.

            Cold in the Head.
  For dry cold in the head and stoppage of
the nose, give the child two  globules of
Nux vomica; if the  nose  runs, give the
same dose of Chamomilla.

              Sore Mouth.
  To cure this difficulty common to infants,
give two  globules of Bryonia  every day
until relieved ; or Chamomilla, if the child
is restless and appears to suffer from  colic. 
114   THE  POCKET MANUAL.
               Excoriations.
  For excoriations or chafings, two globules
of Mercurius may be given every day for a
week;  a little rye flour maybe applied with
down brush.
           Sores behind the Ears.
  To  cure this disease  so  common  with
infants, it is necessary to avoid the use of
soap when washing them—it is  better to
soften the water with rye  meal, and at the
same time give the child two globules of
Arsenicum, once or twice a week.
  Infants are liable to a great  variety of
affections which nurses may be called upon
to treat, not here enumerated. The advice
of a physician should be had in all difficult
cases.   But when this is  difficult to obtain,
the larger Manual, of which this an abridge-
ment, is referred to. 
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POISONS AND THEIR ANTIDOTES.
  There are animal, vegetable, and mineral
poisons that have a pernicious effect upon
the animal system.
  Poison from the bites of reptiles may be
antidoted by holding a red  hot iron to the
wound, and by powerful stimulation with
whiskey.—Poisons from  the bites of snakes
are  readily imbibed into the  system, and
can only be remedied by the effect of coun-
teracting agents.
  Poisons taken into the stomach may be
ejected, provided it is done at an  early pe-
riod, by provoking vomiting, or otherwise
they  may  be   neutralized  by means of
chemical  antidotes.
  When  it is known that any poison, as
Arsenic, has been  recently taken into the
stomach,  measures should be taken to pro-
duce vomiting at once.  This can be done,
  1.  By copious draughts of tepid water.
  2.  By drinking a half pint of warm water
with a  tablespoonful  of ground mustard
stirred into it. 
 116    THE  POCKET MANUAL.

   3. By tickling the throat with a feather.
   4. By 10 grs. of pulv. Ipecac.
          To  Neutralize Poisons.
   1. If corrosive sublimate has been swal-
lowed, dissolve the  whites of eggs in water
and drink in large quantities ;  and in case
of poisoning by any metalic substance, such
as verdegris, tin, arsenic,  lead or mercury,
and  particularly when there  are violent
pains in the stomach and bowels, the whites
of eggs dissolved in Avater  and drunk freely,
will materially mitigate,  if not neutralize,
the effects of  the poison.
  2. In all  cases  where  there  are A'iolent
pains in the abdomen, occuring after eating
or drinking, giving rise to a suspicion  that
poison may have been swallowed, the whites
°fe<J9s> as above, may be  administered.
  3. In cases where the whites of eggs proves
insufficient,  as indicated, dissolve one  part
of common white soap in  four parts of hot
water, and  let it be  swallowed  little  at
a time, unless it is known that the poisoning 
           THE POCKET JtfANUAL.    117

   has been occasioned by some alkaline sub-
   stance.
     4. When  poisoning has  resulted  from
   swallowing  alkaline  substances,  cider  or
   wine vinegar, diluted  with water, may  be
   taken as a drink.
     5. Sugar dissolved in water may be given
   in cases of poisoning  by mineral  or vege-
i   table alkaline substances.
■     6. Milk and olive oil may be administered
   in case of poisoning by any of the  corrosive
i   acids.
|     7. Mucilaginous drinks are  also useful
j   against alkaline poisons.
     8. Strong black  coffe, taken  very warm
   will neutralize the effects of Opium,  Stra-
   monium, Nux vomica.
     9. Camphor is  efficacious against  poi-
   soning  by Cantharides (Spanish fly) and
   many of the vegetable poisons.
     10. Against the effects of poisonous fish,
   clams, &c, charcoal, sugar and water,  black
   coffee, camphor. 
 118   THE  POCKET MANUAL.

   11.  Against vegetable poisons in general,
 camphor, black coffe and vinegar.
   12.  Poison  by  the  Sumach,  Bryonia.
 Rhus., internally administered.
   13.  When poisoned by swallowing cam-
 phor or saffron, black  coffee may be taken
 until the patient vomits
   14.  Against the poisonous effects of spirits
 of turpentine,  Belladonna and Bryonia may
 be taken internally, a dose of three globules
 at intervals of three hours.
  15. Against poisons by acids, (mineral)
 any of the alkalies, such as spirits of harts-
 horn, soap-suds, chalk,  magnesia, &c.
  16. Against alkaline substances in gene-
ral, such as pot and pearl ashes, &c, vinegar,
lemon  juice,  sour  milk  and mucilaginous
drinks.
  17. Against poison from arsenic, rust of
iron, soap-suds, milk.
  18. Against poison from  lunar caustic,
common salt dissolved in water 
INDEX.
           A             Bilious fever...................13
Abscess,........................54 Bilious Headache,...........26
After delivery,..............110 Bladder,  inflammation of
Affections of the Ears,....84   the,............................47
Affections of the Eyes,....81 Bleeding at the Nose.......80
Affections of the Heart,...66 Blindness, attacks of,......84
Air and exercise,............60 Blood-shot Eyes,.............84
Anus, falling of the,.......40 Blood, spitting of,...........66
Anus, itching of tho,......39 Blood, vomiting of..........29
Apoplexy,.......................69 Bloody  flux,..................32
Appetite, want  of,...........25 Boilcj............................51
Articles of diet  allowed     Bowels, inflammation of,..38
  under  Homoeopathic     Brain fever,....................68
  Treatment,...................4 Brain, inflammation of
Asiatic Cholera...............35   the,............................68
Asthma,........................65 Breast, cold on the,.........58
Attacks of Blindness,.......84 Breasts,  gathered,.........112
                          Breath, offensive.............87
            B             Bronchitis,.....................62
Back, pain in the,...........22 Burns and Scalds,...........94
Bathing,.........................6 Bruises,.........................91
Bed, wetting the.............49 Buzzing, or noise in the
Biliousness,...................13   Ear,............................86
                                         (119) 
120
INDEX.
                           Corns,...........................53
            C             Costiveness,...................30
Cancer of the Nose,.........R7 Cough............................58
Canker of the Mouth,......24 Cough, Whooping,..........62
Carbuncle,...........„........52 Cramps,.......................107
Cataract,........................83 Cramp of the Legs,.........88
Catarrh,........................57 Cramp of the Stomach,...27
Catarrh of the Eyes,........83 Croup,...........................60
Catarrhal  fever,.............58 Crying,........................113
Chimge of Life..............100
Chest, congestion of the,..65            fj
Chicken  pox,..................18 Deafness,.......................86
Chilblains,.....................53 Delirium tremens...........71
Cholera, Asiatic.............35 Delivery, retention of
Cholera Morbus,.............34  urine after,................Ill
Cholera,  see St. Vitus'      Diabetes,........................50
  dance,........................73 Diarrhoea,................31, 106
Chronic liver complaint,..42 Diet and Regimen,............3
Clothing...................<......7 Diet not allowed,..............5
Cold on the Breast,..........58 Diet that may sometimes
Cold in the Head,............57  be allowed,...................5
Cold in the head of In-      Difficulty in passing
  fants.........................113  urine,........................49
Coll°'.............................36 Diseases affecting various
Colic, Menstrual,............99  organs, .......          79
Concussions,..................91 Diseases of Infante,".'Z.113
Congestion of the Chest,..65 Diseases of the Respira-
Constipation,...........30, 105   tory Organs............   57
Constipation and  Diar-     Diseases of theSkin........51
  rhoea after delivery,...Ill Disease of the  Spin!.......70
Consumption,.................61 Diseases  of Women........g6
Copious flow of urine.......50 Dropsy.
                             F ■" ........................90 
INDEX.                121
Dysentery,....................32 Fever, Brain,..................68
Dyspepsia,.....................25 Fever. Catarrhal,............58
                          Fever, Inflammatory,... 10
            E             Fever, Intermittent,........13
Ears, affections of the,......84 Fever, Milk,.................no
Ears, buzzing or noise in   Fever, Nervous,..............11
  the,............................86 Fever, Scarlet,................16
Ears, running from the,..85 Fever, Simple,................10
Ears, soreness behind      Fever, Yellow,................14
  the,..........................114 Fevers, treatment of,......10
Emotions, mental,..........95 Fits,..............................72
Epilepsy,.......................72 Fits of fainting,............106
Erysipelas,.....................17 Flatulency,....................37
Exercise and air,.............6 Flooding,...............t.....109
Excoriations,................114 Flux, bloody..........f.......32
Eye  balls, inflammation
  of the,........................81             Q
Eyes, affections of the,.....81 Gathered,  Breasts,........112
Eyes, blood-shot,............84 Giddiness.......................77
Eyes, Catarrh of the,.......83 Gout,.............................19
Eyes, Gout of the,...........82 Gout of the Eyes,............82
I"yes, Rheumatism  of      Goitre,...........................88
  the,...........................82 Gravel,..........................48
                          Great  flow of  milk........Ill
            F             Green sickness,..............96
Fainting,......................90 Grippe,.........................62
Fainting  fits,................106
Falling of the Anus,........40             H
Falling of the womb,......102 Haemorrhoids, see piles,...40
Fatigue,.........................94 Head, cold in the,............57
Feet, sweating,...............88 Head, rush of blood  to,...67
Fever,  Bilious,................13 Headache......................74 
122               INDEX.
 Headache and Vertigo of   Inflammation  of the
   women,.....................104   Eye-balls,....................87
 Headache, Bilious,..........26 Inflammation  of the
 Headache, Sick,..............76   Kidneys,....................46
 Heartburn,....................26 Inflammation  of the
 Heart, affections of the,...66   Lungs,........................(34
 Heart Disease,................67 Inflammation of the
 Hernia, see Rupture,......89   Spleen,.......................45
 Hip Disease...................79 Inflammation of the
 Hip, pain in the,............79   Stomach:.....................37
 Hip, Rheumatism of,......23 Inflammation of the
 Hives,................„........15   Tongue,.....................25
 Hoarseness.....................58 Influenza,.....................62
 Hooping Cough,..............62 Insects, Stings of,...........94
 Hysteria,.....................101 Intermittent Fever,........13
                           Intestines,  protrusion of
             I               the,...........................40
 Icterus, see Jaundice,......43 Introduction,..................3
 Incontinence of Urine,....49 Itch,..................       54
 Incontinence  of Urine      Itching,...................106
  during Pregnancy,......108 Itching of the Anus,.......39
 Indigestion, see Dyspep-
  sia,. ...........................25            j
 Infantile sore mouth,...113 Jaundice....           i*
 Inflammatory Fever,......10
 Inflammation of the                  if
  Bladder'................—i7  Kidneys, Inflammation of
Inflammation of the        the,..........
  Bowels,......................38  Kink of the  Neck,...........22
Inflammation of the       King's Evil,.
56
Brain,........................68 Knee joint, lamen

                                              SO
               less of
the................. 
INDEX.                123
                         Menstruation, too Fre-
           L              quent,.........................98
Lameness of the Knee     Menstruation too  Pro-
  joint,.........................80   fuse...........................99
Laryngitis......................60 Menstruation, Tardy,........96
Legs, Cramp of the,.........88 Mental emotions,...........95
Leucorrhosa,.................101 Milk  Fever,..................110
Life, Change of,.............100 Milk, Great Flow of,......Ill
List of  Remedies, their   Milk, suppression of,....110
  Antidotes and English   Milk, Vomiting of, in
  Names......................8,  9   Children...................113
Liver Complaint,............41 Miscarriage,..................109
Liver Complaint, chronic,.42 Morning Sickness..........105
Lockjaw or Spasm..........71 Mouth, Canker of the,......24
Loins, Pain in the,..........90 Mucus, Vomiting of,.......28
Looseness of  the BowelB,   Mumps,.........................25
  (see Diarrhoea,)............31
Lumbago,......................22              N
Lungs, Inflammation  of   Neck, Kink of the............22
  the,...........................64 Nervous Diseases,...........67
                         Nervous Fever,...............11
           [VI            Nerve, Pain in the,..........73
Malignant, or Putrid Sore   Nettle Rash,..................15
  Throat,.......................24 Neuralgia,......................73
Mania Potu,..................71 Night Mare,...................89
Measles,........................17 Nose, Bleeding at the,......86
Memory, Weakness or    Nose, Cancer of the..........87
  Loss of,.......................78 Nose, Swelling of the,......87
Menses, Suppression of
  the.............................97             O
Menstrual Colic..............99 Offensive Breath,............87 
124                INDEX.
                          Rheumatism of the Eyes,..82
            p            Rheumatism of the Hip,...22
Pain in the Back,.............22 Rheumatism of the Neck,.22
Pain in the Hip,.............79 Ringworm,.....................56
Pain in the Loins,...........90 Rose,.............................17
Pain in the  Nerve,  (See   Running from the Ears,..85
  Neuralgia,)..................73 Rupture,'.......................89
Palsy or Paralysis,..........70 Rush of blood to the
Passage of blood with       head,..........................67
  the Urine,...................50
Piles,.............................40             S
Piles during Pregnancy,.108 Scalds and Burns,...........94
Pleurisy,........................64 Scarlet Fever,.................16
Poisons and their Ante-     Scarlet Rash,..................16
  dotes,........................115 Sciatic Rheumatism........22
Pregnancy,...................1j!s Snofula,........................56
Pregnancy, Piles during,108 Scrofulous Sore  Eyes,......83
Protrusion of the Intes-    Scurvy...........................24
  tines,.........................40 Sea Sickness,..................28
Putrid Sore Throat,........24 Sick Headache,...............76
                          Sickness, Morning.........105
           Q             Sickness, Green,.............96
Quinsy,..........................24 Simple Fever,.................10
                          Skin, Diseases of the........51
           R             Sleep,..............................-j
Rash, Nettle,..................15 Sleeplessness,.................88
Rash. Scarlet,.................16 Small-pox,.....................18
Regimen and Diet.............3 Snre Eyes, Scrofulous!"!.^
Retention  of  Urine.........JS Sure Threat,..........   24 60
KetentionofUrineaf.er    Soreness behind the
  Delivery,..................Ill   Ears,..................      ...
Rheumatism,.................20 Sore Mouth in Infants  111 
INDEX.                125
Spasm or Cramp of the     Tongue, Inflammation of
  Stomach......................27   the,...........................25
Spasm or Lock-jaw,.........71 Too frequent Menstrua-
Spine Disease,.................70   tion............................98
Spitting Blood,...............66 Toothache,.....................-3
Spleen,  Inflammation of   Too profuse menstrua-
  the,............................45   tion,...........................99
Sprains,...................91, 92 Toothache  during preg-
St. Anthony's Fire,..........17   nancy,......................107
St. Vitus' Dance,............73 To Neutralize Poisons,...116
Stammering,..................74 Treatment of Fever,........10
Stings of Insects,............94
Stomach, Cramp of the,...27             U
Stomach, Inflammation of   Ulcers,...........................57
  the,...........................37 Urine, Copious Flow of,. .60
Stye,..............................81 Urine, Difficulty in
Strains,.........................92   Passing,......................49
Suppression of the         Urine, Incontinence of,....49
  Menses......................97 Urine, Incontinence of,
Suppression of Milk,......110   during Pregnancy,......103
Suppression of Urine,.......49 Urine, Passage of Blood
Sweating Feet,.................88   with the,....................50
Swelling of the Nose,.......87 Urine, Retention of,........48
Swelled Testicle,..............61 Urine, Suppression of, ....49
Swelling of the Womh,....103
                                     V
           "J*             Varicose Veins,.............108
Tardy Menstruation,........96 Variola,........................18
Te?ticle, Swelled.............51 Varioloid,......................18
Tetter,...........................55 Veins, Varicose,............108
Throat, Sore..............24, 60 Vertigo,........................77 
126      -        INDEX.
Vertigo and Headache     Wetting the Bed,............49
  of Women..................104 Whites,........................101
Vomiting of Blood,.........29 Whitlow.........................65
Vomiting, of Mucus,......28 Womb, Falling of the, ...102
Vomiting of Milk in       Womb, Swelling of the,..103
  Children....................113 Worms,..........................39
                         Wounds,...................91, 93
           w
Want of Appetite............25            Y
Waterbrash,...................26 Yellow Fever,.................14
Weakness or Loss of
  Memory,.....................78 
 

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