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The dosage of the tincture is from S to 10 drops in water.
Whenever there is jaundice or other affliction during pregnancy which indicates that the liver is not functioning normally, Chionanthus in S to 10 drops in water before meals, is indicated.
In malignant tumors of the stomach or bowels and in uterine tumors, take a combination of:
Tinct. Hydrastis 1 oz.
Tinct. Chionanthus 1/2 oz.
Dose 10 to 20 drops in water before meals and at bedtime.

NATURE'S HEALING AGENTS 105
In bilious colic it is best first to cleanse the stomach by giving an emetic dose of Lobelia and this accomplished, follow with:
Tinct. Chionanthus 1/2 oz.
Tinct. Hydrastis 1 oz.
Dose 10 to 20 drops in water every three hours and in addition, with each dose, 3 grains of Capsicum.
In all conditions where the urine is scant, give 5 to 10 drops tincture Chionanthus in an infusion of Motherwort tea.
In all cases of acute indigestion where it is clearly indicated that undigested food remains in the1 stomach, cause emesis by giving a dose of Lobelia and this accomplished, follow up the treatment by giving:
Tinct. Chionanthus 1/2 oz.
Tinct. Gentian 1/2 oz.
Dose 5 to I5 drops before each meal.
Motherwort
Leonurus Cardiaca
A true tonic nervine. An agent especially strengthening to the heart. The indicated remedy in palpitation of the heart, useful in hysteria and restlessness. The only kncmm remedy that will free the urine of albumen and phosphates.

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