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CONTENTS.
1st.-A List of the Remedies recommended; their Synonymes,
Nativities and Antidotes, .
2d. The duration of the Action of Remedies, especially in Chronic
Diseases,
3d. An abridged List of Remedies for a Case, or Chest, adapted to
this Work,
4th.-Attenuation, or Strength of Remedies,
5th.-Dose and Form of Medicine,
6th.-Dietetics,
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CHAPTER I.
Fever, Continued-or Inflammatory - Intermittent - Remittent-
Conjestive - Typhoid — Typhus - Typhus Icterus, or Yellow
Fever,
CHAPTER II.
Congestion, Sthenic-Asthenic-General-Local; Congestion of the
Head, Congestion of the Abdomen-of the Chest. Incubus,
(Night-Mare,)
CHAPTER III.
Inflammation-Phlegmonous-Erysipelatous-Acute-Chronic.-In-
flammation of the Brain-of the Nose-of the Eyes-of the
Parotid Gland. Internal Ear-Larynx-Tonsils — Tongue-
Trachea. Bronchia Acute-Bronchia Chronic. Palate-Gums
-Lungs-Pleura-Stomach-Bowels-Heart-Liver-Spleen—
Diaphragm-Peritoneum-Puerperal-Bladder-Kidneys-Knee
Joint,
CHAPTER IV.
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Rheumatism-Acute Articular-Chronic; of the Loins, (Lumbago)-
Hip Joint, (Sciatica,)--of the Joints generally, Arthrodynia-
Gout, (Podagra,) Regular-Atonic-Retrocedent-Misplaced,. 121
CHAPTER V.
Cholera.-Cholera Morbus, Cholera Asiatic, Cholera Infantum.-
Dysentery. Diarrhoea.-Dyspepsia.-Constipation. — Colic.-
Bilious-Flatulent-Spasmodic-Painters'—and Iliac Passion,
(Twisting of the Intestines.) Nausea, Anorexia, (Want of
Appetite.)-Bulemia Adephagia, (Voracious Appetite.)-Hel-
minthia, Worms.-Tricocephalus Dispar, (the Long Thread
Worm.)-Ascaris Vermicularis, (Maw, or Thread Worm.-As-
caris Lumbricoides, (the Common Round Worm.)-Tania Lata,
(Tape-worm.)-Tania Solium, (Common Tape-worm,)
CHAPTER VI.
Dolor, Pain-Pain of the Head, Ears, Teeth, Eyes, Nose, Face, Chest,
Stomach, Bowels, Back, Limbs, Wrists, Hands, Fingers, Ankles,
Feet, Toes.-Pains of a Specific character, Pressing, Constric-
tive, Aching, Benumbing, Tearing, Bruised, Cutting, Stitching,
Gnawing, Drawing, Burning, Smarting, Throbbing, Boring,
Dragging, Cramping.-Pains of the Left Side, of the Right
Side,.
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CHAPTER VII.
Congelation, (Frost-Bitten,) Chilblains, Clavus (Corns.)—Burns and
Scalds. Fractures and Dislocations.-Contused Wounds.-La-
cerated Wounds.-Incised Wounds.-Punctured Wounds.-
Sprains and Strains.-Poisoned Wounds.-Bites and Stings of
Insects and Serpents.-Poison from Animal Matter, .
CHAPTER VIII.
Influenza.-Asthma.-Cough.-Catarrh.-Raucedo, (Hoarseness.)-
Aphonia, (Loss of Voice.)-Pertussis, (Hooping Cough.)-
Phthisis Pulmonalis, (Pulmonary Consumption ;) Prevention;
Cure.-Percussion, Ascultation, Regions, Anterior, Posterior,
and Lateral.-Sounds, Succussion, etc.,
CHAPTER IX.
Hydrops.-Dropsy.-Anasarca, generally diffused.-Hydrocephalus,
Dropsy of the Brain.-Hydrothorax, of the Chest.-Ascites, of
the Abdomen.-Hydrometra of the Uterus, (Womb.)-Hydro-
cele of the Scrotum.--Hydrops Ovarii, of the Ovaries.-Articuli
of the Joints.-Genu, of the Knee,
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CHAPTER X.
Hæmorrhagia, Flow of Blood, Active, Passive.-Epistaxes, Bleed-
ing from the Nose.-Hæmoptysis, from the Lungs.-Hæmatem-
esis, from the Stomach. - Hæmaturia, from the Urethra.-
Menorrhagia, from the Uterus.-Hæmorrhage, from the
Mouth, Eyes, Ears, and from Piles (Hæmorrhoids,).
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CHAPTER XI.
Cancer. -Scirrhus or Occult Cancer.-Ulcerated or Open Cancer.
-Cancer of the Eyes, Nose, Lips, Cheeks, Tongue, Stomach.-
Orifices of the Stomach, Breasts, Womb.-Scrotum; Encysted
Tumors. Sarcomatous.-- Steatoma. - Adipose. Scirrhus.-
Medullary. Melanotic.-Pancreatic.-Meliceris. - Mammary
or Mastoid.-Fungus Hæmatodes, of the Eye.-Extremities.-
Exostosis of the Head, Legs, Arms.-Ranula; Hernia. -Enter-
ocele, Epiplocele, Entero-Epiplocele. - Inguinal. — Scrotal.—
Femoral.-Umbilical.-Ventral.-Congenital.-Reducible.--Ir-
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reducible.-Incarcerated.--Strangulated,.
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CHAPTER XII.
Epilepsy,-Caused by Injuries to the Head; from Plethora; Debil-
ity; Teething.-Crudities in the Stomach.--Verminous Irritation.
-Menstrual Irregularities.-Retention.-Suppression.-Final
Cessation; from Mental Emotions, Grief, Fear, Fright, Anger,
Joy; and from Sexual Indulgence. Apoplexy,-From Pletho-
ra; Debility; Suppressed Menstruation; Repelled Eruptions.
-Injuries. - Narcotic Poisons.-Noxious Vapours. - Mental
Emotions. Paralysis,-Palsy, Partialis, confined to a particu-
lar part; Hemiplegica, of one side longitudinally; Paraphleg-
ica, one half transversely. Chorea Sanctiviti,-St. Vitus'
Dance.-Syncope, Fainting; Vertigo, Giddiness; Tetanus,-
Opisthotonos, when the body is drawn backward; Emprostho-
tonos, forward; Pleurothotonos, to either side. Trismus,
(Lock-jaw,) when confined to the Muscles of the Jaws. Cata-
lepsy, From Retention of the Menses; Fright, Fear, Anger,
Disappointment, Repelled Eruptions, and Sexual Abuses.
--Hydrophobia,-Canine Madness,
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CHAPTER XIII.
Ulcers-From Contusions,
Scrofula-General Diathesis, Swellings of the Neck.-S. Ophthalmia,
White Swelling.-Hip-Joint Disease, (Morbus Coxarius.)--Lum-
bar Abscess.-Psoas Abscess, Scrofula of the Mesenteric Glands.
Scurvy.-Bronchocele (Goitre.)-Rachitis, (Rickets.)--Parony-
chia, (Whitlow, Felon.)-Anthrax, Carbuncle.-Furunculous,
(Boil or Bile.)-Sycosis, Warts.
Mercury, Syphilis; Scrofulous, Superficial Ulcers, Fistulous,
hard and indurated; Carious, Cancerous, Fungous, Varicose,
Deep, Ragged, Blue, Gray, Yellow, Inflamed borders, Foul,
Black and Gangrenous, Bleeding, Painful, Painless, with
Burning and Stinging,
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CHAPTER XIV.
Exanthemata.-Eruptive Fevers, Variola, Small Pox; Varioloid,
Modified Small Pox; Vaccina, Cow or Kine Pock; Varicella,
Chicken Pox.-Rubeola, Measles.-Scalatina, Scarlet Fever.-
S. Simplex; S. Anginosa; S. Maligna; Eczema; E. Rubrum;
E. Impetiginodes; Roseola; R. Aestiva; R. Autumnalis ;
R. Annulata; R. Infantilis; R. Variolosa; R. Vaccina; R.
Miliaris. Purpuria.-P. Simplex; P. Urticans; P. Senilis; P.
Contagiosa; P. Hæmorrhagica. Psora.-Scabies.-Tinea Capitis,
Scald Head.-Acne, Pimples on the Face. Noli me Tangere.-
Miliaria, Miliary Fever. Herpes.-II. Farinosus; H. Pustu-
losus; H. Miliaris; H. Exedens; H. Circinatus; H. Labialis;
H. Preputialis.-Herpes, Located on the Face, in the Axillae,
on the Fore-Arms, Joints, Genitals, Prepuce Scrotum, Scalp;
Spreading, Scaly, Suppurating, Squamous, Mercurial, Syphil-
itic. Pemphigus-P. Major; P. Minor. Urticaria, Nettle
Rash. Lichen-L. Simplex; L. Agrius; L. Pilaris; L. Livi-
dus; L. Tropicus. Scurf,-Furfura. Erysipelas.-St. An-
thony's Fire.-E. Simplex; E. Vesicular; E. Phlegmonoid; E.
Phlegmonodes biliosum; E. Oedematodes; E. Gangrenosum;
and E. Neanatorum,
CHAPTER XV.
Cataract.-C. Lenticular; C. Capsular.-Amaurosis, Complete, In- complete.-Ectropium; Entropium. - Leucoma, Nebula.--Fis-
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tula, Lachrymalis.-Strabismus, (Squinting.)-Myopia, Near-
sighted; Presbyopia, Far-sighted; Hordeolum.-Stye; Cancer
of the Eye.-Fungus Hæmetodes of the Eye,
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CHAPTER XVI.
Mental Derangement--Insanity; Mania; Monomania; Dementia;
Amentia; Imbecility. Mental Derangement from Excessive
Study, Fright, Fear, Joy, Jealousy, Anger, Disappointment,
Religious Enthusiasm, Intoxicating Drinks, Debility, Sexual
Indulgence.-Delirium Tremens, (Mania a Potu.)—Hypochon-
driasis. Hysteria,
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CHAPTER XVII.
Alopecia. Falling of the Hair, from Depletion, severe acute Disease,
during Confinement, severe Headache, from Grief, excessive
Sweating, abuse of Mercury, of Quinine, from Syphilis. Audi-
tus.-Hearing, .
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CHAPTER XVIII.
Seminal Weakness.--Impotence. --Sexual Instinct. --Eruptions on the
Genitals.--Itching of the Genitals.-Warty Excrescences.-In-
flammation and Swelling.-Sweating.-Phimosis, Paraphimosis,
Priapisms. Syphilis. — Lues Venera. — Gonorrhoea. — Bubo,
Node.-Ulcers Primary; Ulcers Secondary.-Eruptions.-
Gleet.Chancres. - Chordee. -Vegetations. - Induration and
Thicking Syphiliti.-Diabetes-D. Mellitus; D. Insipides.-
Dysuria. Enuresis.-Gravel.-Urinary Calculi, properties of, 466
CHAPTER XIX.
Diseases and Conditions Peculiar to Females.-Physical Structure.-
Menstruation.-Puberty.-Retention of the Menses.-Chlorosis.
Green Sickness.-Amenorrhoea.-Suppression of the Menses.
Menorrhagia,--An Immoderate Flow of the Menses; Dysmen-
orrhoea.-Painful or Difficult Menstruation; Irregular Men-
struation. Cessation of the Menses.- Change of Life.—
Leucorrhoea. Fluor Albus, Whites; Pregnancy, Duration