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eliable lady physician assures me that in five definite cases, pregnancy
has followed the use of this remedy where sterility was pronounced
previously, and thought to be incurable.
The, late Dr. E. M. Hale in his little work on this remedy said:
“I consider saw palmetto one of the most effectual uterine remedies.”
“I believe it will be found, if administered early, to be the chief remedy in
metritis, pelvic cellulitis and peritonitis, salpingitis, ovaritis, puerperal
fever, appendicitis (giving first teaspoonful doses of pure olive oil every
half hour until the pain is relieved, which seldom requires more than five
or six doses.) It is also valuable in perityphlitis and proctitis, especially if
the prostate gland is involved."
In its influence upon the nasal and bronchial mucous membranes this
agent has been given with excellent advantage in the treatment of acute
catarrh, chronic bronchial coughs of all characters, including whoopingcough,
laryngitis and the cough of phthisis. It is credited also with cures
in the treatment of aphonia.
CARDUUS. Silybum marianum.
Synonyms—Carduus marianus, St. Mary's Thistle, Mary Thistle, Milk
Thistle.
PREPARATIONS—
A strong tincture; dose, from two to twenty drops.
The Homeopathic mother tincture, dose from one to twenty drops.
This remedy was spoken highly of by Rademacher, in hemorrhages, where
there was congestion of the liver or spleen. Where there was periodical
biliary lithiasis. He employed the tincture of the seeds, in dysuria, where
there were caruncular growths, in the female urethra. He claimed it to be
of value in hemorrhoids, and in venis stasis. Carduus has been frequently
advised in the treatment of varicosed veins. Its influence in this line
must be studied. This condition has been neglected by internists, they
having been taught that it was a surgical condition only.
Tripier used in it pelvic congestions, with quick and permanent results.
Its action has seemed to be similar to that of hamamelis and collinsonia. A
case of chronic hematuria, with sensation of weight and tension in the
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