"It is especially a child's remedy, being feeble in its action in small doses, though quite certain. When freely given, it is one of the most certain diaphoretics we have. Even in small doses of one drop, it will markedly increase the true secretions from the skin."—Dr. Feller—Lloyd's.
NATURE'S HEALING AGENTS 101
In the onset of colds, give 5 to IS drops of the tincture of Asclepias in hot water, and 3 grains of Capsicumt every hour until the whole person is warm. While taking this remedy in hot water or as an infusion, chills must be carefully avoided.
Children may be given 1 to 5 drops, depending on age, in hot water. If very restless, add same amount of Scutellaria.
In pneumonia and acute pleurisy, give
Tinct. Asclepias 1 oz.
Tinct. Scutellaria 1 oz.
Dose 15 to 40 drops every hour or oftener until a free perspiration is established; then less frequently and as soon as the lungs are free, an active stimulant like Capsicum should be taken, then followed by a tonic of the nature of Hydrastis. Children, 3 to 10 drops, depending on age.
In peritonitis give:
Tinct. Asclepias 1 oz.
Tinct. Echinacea 1/4 oz-
Tinct. Lobelia 1/4 oz.
Dose 10 to 20 drops every one or two hours. If the temperature becomes subnormal, Capsicum in 2 to 4 grain doses every hour.
In all acute congested conditions of the lungs, Asclepias is the indicated remedy. Boneset—Eupatorium Perfoliatum, may be substituted for Scutellaria when this agent is not procurable.
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