Remarks on the Uses of some of the Bazaar Medicines and Common Medical Plants of India: With a full index of diseases, indicating their treatment by these and other agents procurable throughout India; to which are added directions for treatment in cases of drowning, snake-bites &c.Waring, Edward John
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Remarks on the Uses of some of the Bazaar Medicines and Common Medical Plants of India: With a full index of diseases, indicating their treatment by these and other agents procurable throughout India; to which are added directions for treatment in cases of drowning, snake-bites &c.
Waring, Edward John
Botany, Medical -- India; Materia medica, Vegetable -- India; Medicinal plants -- India; Traditional medicine -- India
_Bronchitis, Chronic._ Decoction of Sweet Flag (13), Country Ipecacuanha
(370), Asafœtida (37), and Fish Liver Oil (140) internally, with Rice
Poultices (322), Croton Liniment (122), and Turpentine Stupes (362)
externally, may be used with advantage. The inhalation of the vapour of
hot Decoction of Abelmoschus (2) is also serviceable. The temperature of
the apartment should be kept as uniform as possible. For the relief of a
paroxysm of cough, the fumes of burning Nitre Paper (268) are worthy of
a trial in all cases. A blister to the chest often affords great relief.
_Bronchocele._ See _Goitre_.
_Bruises._ See _Sprains_.
_Buboes_ often subside under a non-stimulant diet, perfect rest in the
recumbent posture, and the continued application of Sal Ammoniac Lotion
(332), the bowels being at the same time carefully regulated. Should
matter form, treat as Abscess (_which see_). Should ulceration result,
apply Borax Lotion (59), Resin Ointment (372), &c., as advised for
ulcers. "Buboes, especially of the groin, when not in an inflamed
condition, are often immensely benefited by having a smooth stone of two
pounds weight or thereabout, laid over them; this rapidly causes
absorption." (Dr. Aitchison.)
_Burning of the Feet in Natives._ Apply Henna or Mhíndí Poultice (197)
locally, and try Bromide of Potassium, 5 to 10 grains dissolved in
water, twice or thrice daily.
_Burns and Scalds._ As soon after the accident as possible, apply freely
to the whole of the burnt surface Lime Liniment (229), or in its absence
Jinjili Oil (337), or any other bland oil, dusting thickly over with
Rice Flour; or even with simple Rice Flour without any oil as directed
in paragraph 322. The object in each case is to prevent, as far as
possible, the access of air to the burnt surface. These first dressings
should remain undisturbed for at least twenty-four hours, and should
then be repeated in the same, or in a modified form. Subsequent
ulcerations should be treated with Ceromel (167) or Resin Ointment
(372). Carbolised Oil or Liniment is advocated by Dr. Aitchison. Dr.
A.'s directions are as follows: "Employ a Liniment of Carbolic Acid, one
part Acid to 15 of a sweet Oil, carefully mixed; apply this freely over
the burnt or scalded surface, cover the whole with a thick piece of
cotton wool, and apply a bandage over all. On no account change the
cotton dressing unless there is any disagreeable odour. If the dressing
is becoming dry and thus causing irritation, take off the bandage and
moisten cotton wadding thoroughly with the same Liniment without moving
it. On no account allow water to come in contact with the injured part."
The treatment of very extensive burns of the lower limbs with carbolic
acid is considered to be prejudicial, but not so of the upper
extremities. Should the injured surface be extensive, the constitution
should be supported by liberal diet, tonics, and stimulants, as Brandy
Mixture (426) at stated intervals.
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