When emesis (vomiting) is sought, IS to 30 grains Lobelia in tablet form, or that many drops of the tincture, should be given in water of the body temperature. If vomiting does not follow within a very short time, give half a cup of water of the same temperature every five minutes until emesis does occur, then follow immediately with 3 to 5 grains of Capsicum every half hour until three doses have been taken, and then the remedy indicated by the condition.
The Stimulant—Capsicum
Capsicum has already been fully described. This may be procured in three forms:
TINCTURE: The tincture given in hot water is prompt in its action, but due to its hot nature few care to take it in this manner. As an external application it should be mixed with other remedies. Dose 3 to S drops in hot water is the correct dose and may be repeated as necessary.
TABLETS: This is the most desirable form as a home remedy or in the physician's case. Dose 3 to 7 grains is the general dosage. In chronic ailments several grains after meals. In acute cases the dosage must suit the condition and be repeated as necessary. Capsicum may be mixed with any other medicine.
POWDER: As the common red pepper of table use, Capsicum is well known to almost all people. None know
*Case reports in "The Gleaner'' September, 1925. The publishers of this book will gladly give physicians the name and address of firm making all the forms of Lobelia and other herbal Specifics.
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