[PDF] A Treatise On Materia Medica Pharmacology And Therapeutics Volume 2 eBook

Author : George Bacon Wood
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 39,60 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781022752665

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An essential guide to the principles and practices of therapeutics and pharmacology. The book provides detailed descriptions of the properties and uses of different medicinal substances, as well as insights into the history and science of medicine. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : John Vietch Shoemaker
Publisher : Rarebooksclub.com
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 18,58 MB
Release : 2013-09
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ISBN : 9781230131085

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1891 edition. Excerpt: ... Lobelia; Flnidwn (U. 8. P.).--Fluid Extract of Lobelia. Done, mi-x. Lobditu.--Impure Alcoholic Extract. Dose, gr. ss-j. Pharmacology.--Lobelia consists of the leaves and tops of Lobelia inll.-ii.-i (Lobeliaceae) collected after a portion of the capsules have become inflated. It is a small herb, common by the waysides, with alternate leaves, an erect, hairy stem, with blue flowers in the axils of the leaves. The herb has a slight odor and a burning, tobacco-like taste. The chief constituent is a liquid alkaloid, Lobeline, combined with Lobelic acid and Lobelacrin. It forms crystallizable salts. The seeds contain about 30 per cent, of oil. The preparation sold as lobeliu is an impure resin or powdered extract. Physiological Action.--Lobelia has no local action, but there is some danger that it may be absorbed and produce systemic effects if applied too freely to the skin. Internally, it is a powerful depressant in large doses, and sialagogue, expectorant, emetic, and purgative, according to circumstances. This drug frequently produces headache and vertigo, and may cause death from exhaustion, or by paralysis of the respiratory centre. It depresses the circulation and action of the heart, favors diaphoresis through the violent emesis which it causes, and also lowers temperature. Lobelia also promotes the discharge of urine and has some narcotic properties. Should alarming symptoms follow an overdose of lobelia the proper treatment consists in washing out the stomach with a solution of taunic acid, the external application of heat, hypodermatic injection of alcohol, ether, ammonia, or strychnine. Subsequently, moderate doses of opium will allay vomiting. Therapy.--An infusion of lobelia (1 ounce to the pint) has been used as a lotion in..

Author : George B. (George Bacon) 1797-187 Wood
Publisher : Wentworth Press
Page : 1002 pages
File Size : 42,12 MB
Release : 2016-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 9781373730022

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This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Author : George B (George Bacon) 1797- Wood
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,77 MB
Release : 2023-07-18
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ISBN : 9781022443891

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First published in 1856, this classic text provides a comprehensive overview of the drugs used in medicine, including their chemical properties, therapeutic uses, and side effects. A must-read for medical students and practitioners alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.