BENZOICUM ACIDUM
BENZOICUM ACIDUM Benzoic Acid The most marked characteristic pertains to the odor and color of the urine. It has a marked action on metabolism. It produces and cures symptoms of…
BELLIS PERENNIS
BELLIS PERENNIS Daisy It acts upon the muscular fibers of the blood-vessels. Much muscular soreness. Lameness, as if sprained. Venous congestion, due to mechanical causes. First remedy in injuries to…
Abbreviation Used In Materia Medica — B–
BAC ------> BACILLINUM BURNETT (BACILLINUM) BAD ------> BADIAGA BALS-P ------> BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM BAPT ------> BAPTISIA TINCTORIA (BAPTISIA) BAR-ACT ------> BARYTA ACETICA BAR-C ------> BARYTA CARBONICA (BARYTA CARB) BAR-I ------> BARYTA…
BELLADONNA
BELLADONNA Deadly Nightshade Belladonna acts upon every part of the nervous system, producing active congestion, furious excitement, perverted special senses, twitching, convulsions and pain. It has a marked action on…
BAROSMA CRENULATUM
BAROSMA CRENULATUM Buchu (BAROSMA CRENATA) Marked specific effects on genito-urinary system; muco-purulent discharges. Irritable bladder, with vesical catarrh; prostatic disorders. Gravel. Leucorrhśa. Relationship.--Compare: Copaiva; Thuja; Populus; Chimaph. See Diosma. Dose.--Tincture or tea…
BARYTA MURIATICA
BARYTA MURIATICA Barium Chloride The different salts of Baryta are called for in organic lesions of the aged and dwarfish, both mentally and physically. Arterio-sclerosis and cerebral affections due to…
BARYTA IODATA
BARYTA IODATA Iodide of Baryta Acts on the lymphatic system, increased leucocytosis. Quinsy. Indurated glands, especially tonsils and breasts. Strumous ophthalmia, with tumefaction of cervical glands and stunted growth. Tumors. Relationship.--Compare: Acon…
BARYTA CARBONICA
BARYTA CARBONICA Carbonate of Baryta (BARYTA CARB) Specially indicated in infancy and old age. This remedy brings aid to scrofulous children, especially if they are backward mentally and physically, are dwarfish,…
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BARYTA ACETICA
BARYTA ACETICA Acetate of Barium Produces paralysis beginning at the extremities and spreading upward. Pruritus of aged. Mind.--Forgetful; wavering long between opposite resolutions. Lack of self confidence. Face.--Feeling of cobweb…
BAPTISIA TINCTORIA
BAPTISIA TINCTORIA Wild Indigo (BAPTISIA) The symptoms of this drug are of an asthenic type, simulating low fevers, septic conditions of the blood, malarial poisoning and extreme prostration. Indescribable sick feeling. Great muscular…
BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM
BALSAMUM PERUVIANUM Peruvian Balsam from Myroxylon Pereiræ Useful in bronchial catarrh, with copious, purulent expectoration. Debility; hectic fever. Nose.--Profuse, thick discharge. Eczema, with ulceration. Chronic, fetid, nasal catarrh. Stomach.--Vomiting of food…
BACILLINUM BURNETT
BACILLINUM BURNETT A Maceration of a Typical Tuberculous Lung introduced by Dr. Burnett (BACILLINUM) Has been employed successfully in the treatment of tuberculosis; its good effects seen in the change…