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diaphoretic -definition
sudorifics- definition |
they cause perspiration but are not visible or intensely felt as sudorific-they influence surface primarily - ultimately whole circulation is affected
-agents that produce heavy and visible perspiration |
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what herbal injection is effective in convulsion?
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infusion of Catnep will help overcome convulsions, also helpful in the restlessness and colic of children
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difference between relaxing and stimulating diaphoretics
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relaxing diaphoretic-
dry skin, system hot,pulse full stimulating diaphoretic- skin cold, heart pulse weak |
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name some diaphoretic
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Pleurisy root
Horehound herb Hyssop herb Sage leaves Bergamont leaves Blessed Thistle Lemon Balm Burdock root Tansy Chamomile Anise seed Elder flowers Yarrow Pennyroyal herb formula: 1/2 oz Yarrow (diaph) 1/2 oz Elderberry flowers(diap 1/2 oz Bergamot leaves(diaph) 1/2 oz Mullein leaves (demulc) 1/2 oz Dandelion root (laxati) |
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name some sudorific
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Jamaican Ginger
Boneset Bayberry bark Yarrow stems and leaves Blackpepper berries Canada snake root Sage leaves formula 1/2 oz yarrow stems and leaves 1/2 oz bayberry bark 1/2 oz sage leaves 1/2 oz peppermint leaves |
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which herb influence specially sebaceous glands
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Burdock seeds (Arctium lappa)
Sunflower seeds (Sem Helianthus annus) should be given in hot infusion |
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some physiological results of the use of diaphoretics
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diaphoresis -restore health by enlarging the diameter of the superficial capillaries and maintaing a free flow of blood
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uses of Yarrow
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used for cold and fevers in children and adults, useful in
measles and all eruptive diseases chronic dysentery and diarrhea and affections of mucous surfaces of internal organs |
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what would you combine with Hyssop for measles
name good relaxing diaphoretic |
with Hyssop combine Marigold flowers, they are soothing for skin
good relaxing diaphoretic is Pleurisy root (asclepias tub) |
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valuable agent for night sweats?
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Boneset or Indian Sage (eupatorium perfolatum)- boil the herb in water, make a strong decoction, then evaporate it down to a solid extract and make into pills
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good nervine in nervous excitement and delirium of fevers
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The Garden Sage (Salvia officinalis) -make infusion of 1/2 oz to one pint of hot or boiling water
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which herb will prevent milk forming, and which one will promote secretion of milk
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Sage tea given in cold infusion will, within a few days cause the milk to leave breasts and prevent milk from forming
Holy Thistle - cold infusion is a most reliable agent in production of milk supply |
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what is almost specific for whooping cough and how to use it?
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Thyme (Thymus vulgaris)-
make infusion of 1 oz to a pint of boiling water. Cover and keep warm. For kids add a little honey or sugar and give in small doses |
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poultice for neuralgia
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Chamomile flowers and 3 broken Poppy heads -pour on sufficient boiling water to make into poultice, apply as hot as possible for pain and swelling
DO NOT BOIL |
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vomiting in pregnancy or otherwise?
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weak infusion of Spearmint (Mentha spicata) given warm will be often all that is needed.
for persistent vomiting 1/2 oz Spearmint (Mentha vir) 2 dr Cloves (syzygium) 2 dr cinnamon inner bark 2 dr Rhubarb rhizome (Rheum) infuse in one pint of boiling water, strain and give wineglassfull (3-4 tablespoonfuls) every 30 minutes- may be sweetened with sugar if desired |
