The People's Common Sense Medical Adviser in Plain English: or, Medicine Simplified, 54th ed., One Million, Six Hundred; and Fifty Thousand
John Stuart Mill · en
GOLDEN SEAL (_Hydrastis Canadensis_). Golden Seal is a powerful and most
valuable tonic. It is a valuable local remedy when used as a general
injection in leucorrhea. _Dose_--Of the powder, from ten to thirty
grains; of the tincture, from one-half to one fluid drachm; of the fluid
extract, from ten to twenty drops; of the concentrated principle,
Hydrastin, from two to three grains; of the muriate of hydrastia, from
one-half to one grain.
[Illustration: Fig. 142.
American Colombo. ]
AMERICAN COLOMBO (_Frasera Carolinensis_). American Colombo is a simple
tonic. _Dose_--Of the powdered root, from ten to fifteen grains; of the
infusion one-half to one fluid ounce, three or four times a day; of the
active principle, Fraserin, one to three grains.
[Illustration: Fig. 143.
Gold Thread. ]
GOLD THREAD (_Coptis Trifolia_). Gold Thread is a pure and powerful,
bitter tonic, and is also efficacious as a wash for sore mouth or as a
gargle. _Dose_--Of the decoction, from two to six fluid drachms; of the
tincture, from one-half to two teaspoonfuls; of fluid extract, from ten
to twenty drops.
IRON (_Ferrum_). Different preparations of iron are frequently
prescribed by physicians. They are particularly valuable in anæmic
conditions of the system. The following are a few of the preparations of
this metal most generally used:
IRON BY HYDROGEN (_Ferri Redactum_). _Dose_--One to two grains.
CARBONATE OF IRON (_Ferri Carbonas_). _Dose_--One to three grains.
CITRATE OF IRON (_Ferri Citras_). _Dose_--One to three grains.
PYROPHOSPHATE OF IRON (_Ferri Pyrophosphas_). _Dose_--One to three
grains.
TINCTURE OF MURIATE OF IRON (_Tinctura Ferri Chloridi)._ _Dose_--Three
to twenty drops.
DR. PIERCE'S FAVORITE PRESCRIPTION. The Favorite Prescription, in
addition to those properties already described, likewise combines tonic
properties. In consequence of the never ceasing activities of the bodily
organs, the system requires support, something to permanently exalt its
actions. In all cases of debility, the Favorite Prescription
tranquilizes the nerves, tones up the organs and increases their vigor,
and strengthens the system. Directions for use accompany every bottle.