Its especial function with the liver is its tonic relief to the portal system. In fact, this same influence is felt throughout the entire venous system. It is one of the best agents for sustaining the venous circulation, hence its action upon the right or venous side of the heart. Its influence is also felt by the arterial circulation.
As the liver is at fault in practically all cases of gastric ulceration of the stomach, the ideal treatment is:
Tinct. Chionanthus 1 oz.
Tinct. Hydrastis 1/2 oz.
Fifteen drops in a glass of water three or four times a day. This is an ideal treatment in even the early stages of cancer
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of the stomach.
Hydrastis may be made to act specially on the stomach, bronchi, urinary aparata or genitalia by its combination with agents that especially influence any one of these several departments. With agents like Aralia, Prunus, or Comfrey, it gives tone and vigor to the respiratory organs; with Juglans it forms a powerful internal tonic; with Eupatorium Purpureum or Capsella, its tonic influence is felt by the kidneys; and with such agents as Mitchella, it promptly influences the organs of generation.
With gentle astringents it is admirable in the gastric and alvine weakness present in cholera infantum, and in diarrhoea generally. It tones the membrane and enables it to cast off its accumulated mucus.
Locally, in female disorders, it is unexcelled. Calendula or Hamamelis may be added as required and this applied full strength by means of tampons.
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