The Western Homoeopathic Observer Volume 3 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1866 Excerpt: ...of wiseacres that the infinitesimal dose and system will not take with the poor, yet, with additional aids of a specific kind, much greater results can be obtained which are now nonentities, and only waiting for the opening of channels through which they may enter and come into existence. Phytolacca Decandra. Calls from the "Ladies' Union Aid Society," "Provident Association," "Daughters of Rebecca Society," have also been promptly attended to; and if they feel themselves under obligations to us, so must we return to them our heartfelt thanks for giving us the precedence. Before concluding, let me express my sincere thanks for the favor conferred upon me in the appointment of Attending and Visiting Physician, and with hopes of meeting your entire approval, I would respectfully submit the above report to your consideration. Common names--Poke Root, Garget, Pigeon Berry, &c. BY J. n. BAHRENBURG, M. D. Read Before The St. Louis Homeopathic Medical Society. In Phytolacca wo have one of the most powerful and efficient alteratives in the range of the Materia Medica. In Congestion of the Liver and Kidneys, it arouses these organs to action when others fail. It is called by tho Eclectics, Vegetable Mercury. Its action on tho system is undoubtedly somewhat similar to Mercury, as it affects the Glandular system. I will present hero a particular case, in proof of this. In May, 1863, while on a visit to Ohio, I was consulted with regard to a case of Chronic Rheumatism and Hepatitis, or Inflammation of the Liver. As I had for years used Phytolacca for this complaint with remarkable success, I ordered it to be taken in effusion, as I had no other preparation at hand. I with others went into a field and gathered some of tho root. After pa...