In hot infusions (tinctures in hot water) it gradually arouses the circulation and favors an outward flow of blood. A free perspiration will follow, which will be even more abundant if Zingiber be added. When the stomach is very foul,
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it will frequently operate as an emetic and save life.
In conjunction with LobeUa it is used in producing emesis, which is very desirable in the treatment of the conditions found in mercurial cachexia, scrofula and secondary syphilis. For emetic purposes it should be given with Lobelia in hot drinks and this will quickly free the system of impurities and poisons.
The dose is IS to 30 drops of a mixture of:
Tinct. Myrica 1 oz.
Tinct. Lobelia 1/4 oz-
Give in hot water and repeat every fifteen minutes until emesis occurs.
"Myrica is both a general and special stimulant to the mucous membranes. It is one of the few astringents which does not provoke a rise in temperature. Increased flow of mucus, whether in broncho-pulmonic disease, sore throat, or disease of the stomach or bowels, calls for its action. It aids digestion, nutrition and blood-making, and is useful in chronic gastritis, muco-enteritis, chronic catarrhal diarrhoea, atonic leucorrhoea, and dysentery with typhoid symptoms. It is a useful stimulant in typhoid and other low fevers, and is indicated particularly in the sore throat of scarlet fever, when the tissues are feeble and swollen. It is indicated in feeble circulation, useful in sore throat, sore mouth, sore and bleeding gums and when spongy and flabby."—Dr. Wilmeth—Lloyd.
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