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THERAPEUTIC TERMS 
 
 FOR ^ I, \ 
 
 Pharmacists and Physicians. 
 
 H. M:^HELPLEY, M. D., Ph. G., F. R. M.S., 
 
 Profbssor op Microscopy, St. Louis Coi<i,EGa of Phar- 
 macy; FoRMBRi<Y Profbssor Physioi,ogy and Histoi,- 
 ogy and dirbctor hlstologicai, laboratory, 
 Missouri Mbdicai, Coi,i,bgb and thb St. Louis 
 Post-Graduate Schooi, of Medicine; 
 Author Curtman's Chbmicai, 
 Lecture Notes, etc. 
 
 Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. 
 
 ST. I,OUIS, MO.: 
 
 Published by the Author, 
 
 2342 Albion Place. 
 
 1900. 
 
Entered accordlog to Act of CongreBS, In the year 1894, by 
 
 H. M. WHELPLET, 
 
 In the office of the Librarian of Congress, at Washington. 
 
 ALL BIGHTS BESESYED. 
 
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 ST, LOUIS, MO. 
 
TABLE OF CONTENTS. 
 
 Preface .... . . . . 5 
 
 Introduction ......... 8 
 
 The Alphabetical Classification of Therapeutic Terms 9 
 
 The Physiological Classiflcatlon of Therapeutic Terms 10 
 
 The Action of Remedies 13 
 
 Dictionary of Therapeutic Terras ... 14 
 
 Glossary 52 
 
 The Metric System 55 
 
 Latin and Greek Numerals 59 
 
 Terms Applied to Bemedies which are always or 
 
 generally used externally 64 
 
 One Hundred Very Common Therapeutic Terms . 66 
 
 Therapeutic Action of Official Substances ... 68 
 
PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION. 
 
 The demand for Therapeutic Terms, which exhausted the 
 first edition within a few months from the date of its publi- 
 cation, is esceedingly gratifying to the author. 
 
 The Therapeutic Action of Official Substances added to 
 this edition increases the size of the volume about one-third 
 and we opine adds equally to its value as a pharmacist's, 
 physician's and student's text-book. 
 
 H. M. WHELPLEr. 
 St. Louis, December 1, 1894. 
 
PREFACE, 
 
 The information collected in these pages is the outgrowth 
 of notes prepared for private use when studying and for 
 reference while teaching medical and pharmaceutical 
 students. 
 
 We found that even large and expensive medical diction- 
 aries failed to furnish definitions for all of the therapeutic 
 terms of current literature. Thus we were led to collect 
 this class of words and definitions occurring in the periodi- 
 cals and books read or studied. The list soon became quite 
 extensive. 
 
 It is with the belief that a dictionary should be a true de- 
 flner that we have endeavored to avoid employing synonyms 
 as definitions in the manner so very common with the authors 
 of medical dictionaries. The person who looks up the word 
 Befrigerantto find it is an Antiphlogistic and is then informed 
 by another reference that an Antiphlogistic is an Antipyretic, 
 is not pleased with the convenience of the medical diction- 
 ary. 
 
 Syllabication and accentuation often perplex students, so 
 we have endeavored to make this work serviceable in that 
 respect. Webster's orthographical rules have been given 
 preference. 
 
 In order to make this work as serviceable for reference 
 and as complete as possible we have added many words that 
 are seldom used at the present time. A few of them, such as 
 Deoppilative, Diceratic, Emulgent, etc., may be considered 
 quite obsolete by the student who never consults old medical 
 works. 
 
 Many words are often employed so looselyand others under 
 such varying circumstances that we have found it difSoult to 
 construct definitions in all instances which give complete 
 information about the meaning of the word. The rule has 
 
 (5) 
 
6 PREFACE. 
 
 been to use short definitions giving what seems to be the 
 most common use of the word. A few words like Digestive 
 have two or more distinct uses. In the definitions to such 
 words we have designated the various significations by the 
 letters {a.), (b), etc. 
 
 Some words are so limited in their application that they 
 have but little excuse for existence. For an example: a 
 medicine applied to man in contradistinction to animals is 
 termed an Anthropiatric. That popular Amethyswm, the 
 Keeley cure for drunkenness, is about the only member of 
 this class. 
 
 When authors differ in the spelling of a word we have 
 given the two or more methods. In such cases no attempt 
 has been made to show preference for one author or another. 
 I have given the words in alphabetical order, as : " Emmena- 
 gogue or Emmeniagogue." "When usage seems to approve of 
 the custom we have dropped the diphthong as Hematic iox 
 Scematic. 
 
 In some instances synonymous words follow each other in 
 alphabetical order, as Anlaphrodisiac and Antaphroditic. To 
 avoid tautology of sentences in such cases we have varied 
 the construction of the definitions. 
 
 It is not customary to give examples of remedies when 
 defining therapeutic terms, but we have introduced them with 
 the belief that they will assist in comprehending the defini- 
 tions. In some cases we were unable to give an example. 
 For instance an Anamnestic is said to improve the memory, 
 but modern materia medica is not supplied with this class 
 of desirable agents. Many a student will also regret that it 
 is impossible to obtain a satisfactory Acopic to relieve their 
 weariness from work. 
 
 In giving examples of agents we have used the most com- 
 mon English names. 
 
 A Glossary of some of the terms employed in the definitions 
 has been added to assist the student. 
 
 Diseases are so numerous and unsatisfactory to define 
 that we have not attempted the task for a work of this 
 nature. 
 
PREFACE. 7 
 
 We call the special attention of students to the list of 
 terms given in the Introduction. While these quotations from 
 standard authors are given to Illustrate the methods of 
 classifying therapeutic terms, they will also serve as a list 
 of the words most common in modern text-books and period- 
 icals. The prospective pharmacist or physician should look 
 up the definitions in the body of the work and learn the 
 yeaning of the terms. No one can intelligently read or 
 study Materia Medica, Therapeutics or Practice of Medicine 
 without a knowledge of the majority of the words in the 
 following Introduction. 
 
 If our work proves of assistance to earnest students of 
 medicine and pharmacy and of value to busy doctors and 
 druggists it will fill the place we had in view when preparing 
 these pages. 
 
 H. M. WHELPLET. 
 
 St. Louis, November, 1893. 
 
INTRODUCTION. 
 
 The Practice of Medicine consists essentially in the ad- 
 ministration ot agents whicli are intended to prevent tlie 
 appearance of a disease, stop its progress when started, 
 lessen its destructive action and repair damage which has 
 been done. 
 
 A Bemedy is any Substance, agent or method employed to 
 accomplish the objects of the Practice of Medicine. The 
 consumptive's trip to Colorado for his health is just as truly 
 a remedy as is the emulsion of cod liver oU which he takes 
 three times a day. 
 
 TiieTapeatic Terms are the words Introduced into medical 
 and pharmaceutical literature for the purpose of expressing 
 the manner in which a Remedy is supposed to act on the 
 body or mind for the purpose of curing, alleviating or pre- 
 venting a disease. 
 
 A Classification of Therapeutic Terms has been attempted 
 by various writers. While it is impossible to formulate a 
 perfect method of grouping these words, the different meth- 
 ods adopted are instructive to medical and pharmaceutical 
 students. 
 
 The Methods of Classification of Therapeutic Terms may 
 be arranged as follows : 
 
 1. Alphabetically, with definitions. 
 
 2. Alphabetically, with subdivisions bat no definitions. 
 
 3. Physiologically (according to the organs or functions ot the body 
 which are affected}. 
 
 The Alphahetical Classification, with Definitions, iS the 
 method best adapted for works of reference such as a 
 dictionary. It is the plan we have followed in this volume. 
 All medical dictionaries contain therapeutic terms, but we 
 fail to find one that includes all that are used in the current 
 medical and pharmaceutical literature of the day. 
 (8) 
 
INTRODUCTION. 9 
 
 The Alphabetical Classification, \rithout Definitions, IS 
 simply a list of the principal Therapeutic Xerms. It is usu- 
 ally given for the purpose of mentioning substances coming 
 under the several heads. Professor Hare, in the third edi- 
 tion of his Practical Therapeutics, submits the following 
 list with numerous names of medicines, as examples of each 
 
 Therapeutic Term or subdivision : 
 
 Alteratives. 
 Anmsthetics. 
 Antacids. 
 
 fl. Those used against the roundworm. 
 Anthelmintics. -( 3. Those used against the tape worm. 
 
 1 3. Those used against the seat worm. 
 
 Antiseptics. 
 
 Antiperiodics or anti-malarials. 
 
 Antipyretics. 
 
 Antispasmo^cs. 
 
 Astringents, ■{ l. Vegetable; 2. Mineral. 
 
 Ccvrdiac Sedatives. 
 
 Cardiac Stimulants. 
 
 
 „ . T -^ ^ 1^' Those that blister (Eptspastics) . 
 Counter -Irritants. <„ ™, .. , .. ., f. 
 Those that redden the sfein. 
 
 Diaphoretics. { 1. Direct; 2. Indirect. 
 Digestants. 
 
 Disinfectants. 
 
 fl. Those which increase both the solid and liquid con- 
 I stituentsof the urine. 
 
 Div/retics. \ 2. Those which increase the liquid constitufnts of the 
 urine without augmenting the solids proportion- 
 ately. 
 
 Eliminatives. 
 
 Emmenagogues. ^ 1. Direct; 2. Indirect. 
 
 Emetics. < 1. Direct; 2. Peripheral 
 
 Expectorants. ^ 1. Sedative; 2, Stimulating. 
 
 Hypnotics. 
 
 Nervous Sedatives. 
 
 Nervous Stimulants. 
 
 Oxytocics. ■< 1. Direct; 2. Indirect. 
 
 Tonics. 
 
 Vaso-Motor Depressants. 
 
 Vaso- Motor Stimulants. 
 
10 
 
 IKTRODUCTION. 
 
 The Physiological Clagglfication of Therapeatic Terms IS 
 the one best adapted to the stady of their significance and 
 relation to each other. Several works on therapeutics 
 follow such a plan. As an example we copy from Potter's 
 Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Therapeutics (fourth edi- 
 tion). The author adopts a classification of medicines 
 which results in the following scheme for the therapeutic 
 terms : 
 
 Stimulants, 
 
 Diifaslble. 
 Spinal. 
 Cardiac. 
 Vaso -Motor. 
 Cerebral. 
 Renal. 
 StoinaRtaic. 
 Hepatic. 
 Intestinal. 
 LCutaneoas. 
 
 f General. 
 I Local. 
 I Palmonary. 
 Sedatives. < Spinal. 
 
 I Stomachic. 
 I Vascular. 
 I. Nervous. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING CHIEFLY ON THE NERVOUS STSTEU. 
 
 Motor- Excitants. 
 Motor -Depressants. 
 Local Stimulants. 
 Local Ancesthetics. 
 
 Cerebral Depressants 
 
 Narcotics. 
 
 Hypnoptics ( NarcoticSt Ancesthet 
 
 ics). 
 Analgetics. 
 
 Local Anodynes. 
 
 Cerebral. 
 
 Veliriants {Narcotics). 
 
 (1. Xarcotics. 
 
 General Anaesthetics. 
 Anti-spasmodlcB. 
 
 Ancesthetics. 1. Local; 2. General 
 Ajiti-spasmodics. 
 
 I 1. 
 
 AGENTS ACTiyO ON THB OBGANS OF SPECIAL SENSE. 
 Mydriatics, Myotics. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON RESPIRATION. 
 
 liespiratory Stimulants. 
 Respiratory Depressants. 
 Pulmonary Sedatives. 
 Errhines, 
 
 Sternutatories. 
 
 1. Naaseating. 
 Sttmulating. 
 Ciliary Excitants. 
 
 Expectorants 
 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON THE CIRCULATION. 
 
 Cardiac Stimulants. 
 Cardiac Tonics. 
 Cardiac Sedatives. 
 
 Vascular Stimulants. 
 Vascular Sedatives. 
 Vascular Tonics. 
 
INTRODUCTION. 11 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM. 
 
 Dentifrices. Acids 
 
 Sialagogues. -{ 1. Topical; 2. General. 
 
 Antisialics. Anti-acids (Alkalies). 
 
 Jiefrigerants. Emetics. ■{ 1, Local; 2, General. 
 
 Gastric Tonics ( Stomachics) . r ^ Local ' 
 
 Anti Emetics. < ' ' , 
 
 /2. General. 
 
 Carminatives. 
 
 -, ,^ ,, , „ .. , ^1. Laxative; 2. Simple: 3. Drastic: 
 
 Cathartics (Purgatives). s . „ ,. ,^ tt ^ ^ ^^ , 
 
 ^4. Saline; 5, Hydrngogue; 6. Cholagogue 
 
 Intestinal Astringents. ■{ 1. As'ringent; 2. Cona/rini^en^ 
 Hepatic Stimulants. Pancreatic Stimulants. 
 
 Cholagogues. Anthelmintics. 
 
 Hepatic Depressants. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON METABOLISM. 
 
 Restoratives { 1. Foods; 2, Haematics; 3. Tonics. 
 Alteratives (^Resolvents) . Antiphlogistics. 
 
 Antipyretics. Antiperiodics. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON EXCRETION. 
 
 Diuretics ^ 1. Refrigerant; 2. Diuretic. 
 
 Renal Depressants. Vesical Tonics, 
 
 Alkaliers of the Urine. Urinary Sedatives {or Astringents') 
 
 Acidifiers of the Urine. Antilithics {or lAthontripiics). 
 
 Vesical Sedatives. Dilnents, 
 
 Diaphoretics (or Sudorifics). ^ 1. Simple;2. Nauseating; 3. Refrigerant 
 
 Anhidrotics 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON THE GENERATIVE APPARATUS. 
 
 Aphrodisiacs. Uterine Depressants. 
 
 Anaphrodisiacs. Uterine Tonics {Alteratives). 
 
 Emmenagngues, ^ 1. Direct; 2. Indirect. 
 Oxytocics {Ecbolics) . Galactagogues. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON THE CUTANEOUS SURFACE. 
 
 ( 1. Rubefacients; 2. Vesicants; 3. Epispastics; 4. Blisters; 
 Irritants.'^ 6. Pustulants. 
 
 Escharoiics { Caustics) . Emollients. 
 
 Astringents, -{l. Remote; 2. Local. 
 Styptics. Demulcents. 
 
 Hemostatics* Protectives. 
 
] 2 INTEODPCTION. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING ON MICROBES, 6AS£S, FEBUENTS, ETC. 
 Antizymotics. i 1. Antiseptics ; 2. Disinfectants. 
 Deodorants, ^ 1. Volatile; 2. Kon-Volatile. 
 Paraeitiddes. 
 
 AGENTS ACTING UPON EACH OTHBK: 
 
 Antidotes. Avtagonisia. 
 
 A short but compreliensiTe physiological classiflcation is as 
 follows : 
 
 {Emetics, 
 Cathartics 
 Anthamitiiica. 
 
 2. Agents that aSect prominently the respir- . 
 
 atory organs. i ^''Pectorants. 
 
 Srrhines, 
 
 3. Agents that affect prominently the foUlcu- ) ^•^<>S'^' 
 1.^1 < Ihwretics, 
 lar or glandular organs. i . . 
 
 AntththicSt 
 
 Diaphoretics. 
 
 C Narcotics^ 
 i. Agents that aifect prominently the nervous J Tttanics 
 system. | Antispasjoodics. 
 
 5. Agents that aifect prominently the organs ( EmTnenagoguee, 
 of reproduction. \ Parturifacients. 
 
 r Excitants^ 
 Tonics, 
 Astringents, 
 Sedatives, 
 Refrigerants, 
 ReveUents, 
 Eutrophica. 
 
 f Antacids, 
 Antalhalies, 
 I Disinfectants. 
 8. Agents whose action is prominently me- c Demulcents, 
 ohanioal. \ miuents. 
 
 6. Agents that aSect various organs. 
 
 7. Agents whose action is prominently 
 chemical. 
 
 Purgatives are occasionally also Astringents. Rhubarb first 
 purges and then acts as an astringent. 
 
 Emetics iu small do'^es, are usually Nauseants, Sialagogues 
 and Expectorants (Ipecacuanha). 
 
INTRODUCTION. 13 
 
 Emetlca are sometimes also Cathartics. 
 
 Catbartlcs occasionally act as Emetics (Podophyllum). 
 
 Some Substances have two Or more properties or act dif- 
 ferently in varying sized doses. Thus Ginger is a Car- 
 minative, (Stimulant, Sternutatory, Rubefacient, Anodyne, 
 Stomachic, etc. 
 
 The Action of Bemedies Is influenced by age, sex, temper- 
 ament, climate, conditions of health, etc., of the patient. 
 
 A Few of the Definitions must be taken with due allowance 
 for the fact that the agents are " popularly believed," 
 " supposed " or " said " to act as stated and possess certain 
 powers. Coca is an Apositic, and an Apositic relieves hunger, 
 but we do not advise any one to try coca or any other Apo- 
 sitic as a regular substitute for ordinary food. 
 
 Some Therapeutic terms have survived the theories on 
 which the original words were constructed. As an example, 
 Hyposthenic was constructed co-incident with the now 
 obsolete theory of stimulants and contra-stimulants. Again 
 various definitions may seem to conflict when one term em- 
 braces several other word'3. As an example, Emetics are 
 EUminatives but an Eliminative may be an Emetic, Cathartic, 
 Diaphoretic, Diuretic or Expectorant. 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Ab Ir'rl tant. A medicine that diminishes irritation. (Po- 
 tassium Bromide.*) 
 Ab'lu ent. An agent which cleanses. (Soap and Water.) 
 A bor' sive. An agent causing birth of child before full term. 
 
 (Corn Smut.) 
 -Abor'tive. Anything causing premature childbirth. (Ergot.) 
 A bor ti fa'clent. A drug inducing premature childbirth. 
 
 (Cotton-root Bark.) 
 . Ab sorb'ant or Ab sorb'eut. A medicine used to produce 
 
 absorption of exudates or diseased tissues. (Sponge; 
 
 Chalk.) 
 Ab ster'gent. A substance which cleanses wounds. (Soap 
 
 and Water.) 
 Ab ster'sive. An agent which cleanses. (Soap and Water.) 
 Ac'ar i clde. A destroyer of acarus. (Ichthyol.) 
 Ac e soA'y nus. An agent that quiets the nervous system. 
 
 (Chloral.) 
 Ac'id. A chemical used to neutralize alkalies. (Hydrochloric 
 
 Acid.) 
 A cop'ic. A medicine that relieves weariness. (Coca.) 
 Ac'o pon. A remedy against weariness. (Coffee.) 
 Ac'o pum. A substance to relieve weariness. (Tea.) 
 Acous'tic. Amedlcine or agent to assist in hearing. (Ether.) 
 A crai'pa la. Eemedies against the effect of a debauch. 
 
 (Valerian.) 
 Ac'rld. A sharp biting substance. (Black Pepper.) 
 Ac'rld Poi'son. A substance producing a disagreeable sense 
 
 of irritation and destructive to life. (Cantharides.) 
 
 '■ Bzamples are given In "( )". 
 
 (14) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 15 
 
 Ac'rite. A substance which will increase digestive secre- 
 tions. (Mustard.') 
 
 Ac'ro-Naroot'io. A remedy producing intense stupor. 
 (^Belladonna.) 
 
 Ac'tu al Cau' ter y. Hot metal employed to destroy flesh. 
 ( Electro- Cautery.) 
 
 A dec'ta. A substance which quiets the nervous system. 
 (^Amyl Nitrite.) 
 
 Ad 1 aph'o reus or Ad i aph' o nis. Medicines which do 
 neither good nor harm. (^Sarsaparilla.) 
 
 A dlp'sous. Medicines and fruits which allay thirst. 
 (Lemonade.) 
 
 Ad jeo'tlve Al'i raent. A nutritions substance which aids 
 digestion. 
 
 Ad'ju vant. A medicine that assists the action of another. 
 ( Tartaric Acid with Quinine.) 
 
 Ad min' i cule. Anything that aids the action of a remedy. 
 ( Water with an Emetic.) 
 
 iE'the re o-o le o'sa. Remedies whose properties are de- 
 pendent upon the volatile oil they contain. (Pepper- 
 mint.) 
 
 A'gent. A substance that produces* changes in the body. 
 (Calomel.) 
 ~ As glu'tl nant. An external application of an adhesive na- 
 ture wliich favors the healing of parts by keeping 
 them together. 
 
 A lex i phar'mic. A medicine neutralizing a poison. (Chalk 
 for Sulphuric Acid Poisoning.) 
 
 A lex 1 py ret'ic. An agent that lessens fever. (Anti- 
 febrin.) 
 
 A lex 1 ter'ic. A preservative against contagious and in- 
 fictious diseases and the effects of poisons in general. 
 (Good Health.) 
 . Al'l ment. A material which nourishes. (Food.) 
 
 Al i pse'nos. An external remedy devoid of fat or moisture. 
 (Dusting Powders.) 
 
 Al 1 pan'tos. A remedy which is devoid of fat or moisture 
 and is used externally. (Lycopodium.) 
 
16 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Al'ka 11. A chemical used to neutralize acids. (Sodium 
 
 Bicarbonate.) 
 Al lo 1 ot'i CUB or Al li ot'l ous. A substance -which changes 
 
 morbid functions to healthy action. (7odine.) 
 Al'ter ant. A medicine which gradually Induces a change 
 
 and restores healthy functions without sensible evacua- 
 tions. (Iodine.) 
 Al ter an'tla. A class of substances, as spirituous liquors and 
 
 narcotics, which produce gradual changes in the brain, 
 
 attended by disturbances of the intellectual functions. 
 
 {Brandy.) 
 Al'ter a tive. A medicine used to so modify nutrition as to 
 
 overcome morbid processes. (Antimony.) 
 Al vi du'ca. Medicines which promote evacuation of the 
 
 contents of the intestines. (Senna.) 
 Ama'ra. Medicines with a bitter flavor and property of 
 
 increasing the functional activity. (Chamomile.) 
 Am'a rous. A bitter substance. (Quassia.) 
 A meth'y sum. A remedy for drunlienness. (Strychnine.) 
 Am'u let. A f^upposed charm against infection or disease. 
 
 (Anodyne Necklaces, used in the teething of infants.) 
 An a ca thar'tlc. A substance that promotes expectoration 
 
 or vomiting. (Potassium Citrate.) 
 An a col le'ma. A healing medicine. (Lard.) 
 ' An sBs thet'lc. A medicine used to produce insensibility to 
 
 pain. (Chloroform.) 
 An 8B3 thet'ic, Lo'cal. A substance producing insensibility 
 
 in the part to which it is applied. (Cocaine.) 
 An a lep'tlc. A restorative medicine. (Food.) 
 An al ge'slc. A medicine used to allay pain. (Opium.) 
 An am nes'tlc. A medicine for improving the memory. 
 - An aph ro dis'i ao. A medicine used to allay sexual excite- 
 ment. (Potassium Bromide.) 
 An a plo rot'io. A remedy which promotes granulation of 
 
 wounds. (Calendula.) 
 An a stal'tio. An agent which stops small hemorrhages. 
 
 (MonseVs Powder.) 
 A net'lo A soothing medicine. (Nitrous Oxide.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TEEMS. 17 
 
 A nod'lc. A medicine 'wtiich stops bleeding. (Gallic Acid.) 
 An'odyne or An'o din, A medicine used to allay pain. 
 
 (Ether.") 
 Ant ac'id. A medicine used to neutralize acids in the 
 
 stomach and intestines. (Liquor Patassce.) 
 Ant ac'rid. A corrective of acrimony of the humors. 
 
 (Calomel.) 
 _ An tag'o nlst. A medicine which opposes the action of 
 
 another medicine or of a poison when absorbed into 
 
 Ihe blood or tissue. (Potassium Bromide for Strychnine 
 
 poisoning.) 
 An tal'gic. A medicine which alleviates pain. (Potassium 
 
 Bromide.) 
 Ant al'ka line. Anything that neutralizes alkaline salts, 
 
 or that counteracts a caustic tendency in the system. 
 
 (Acids.) 
 Ant apb ro dls'i ac or An tl aph ro dis'l ac. A substance 
 
 capable of blunting the venereal appetite. (Potassium 
 
 Bromide.) 
 Ant apli ro dlt'ic. A substance that quells the venereal 
 
 appetite. (Ammonium Bromide.) 
 Ant ap o plec'tic or An ti ap o plec'tic. A remedy for 
 
 apoplexy. (Aconite.) 
 Ant ar thrit'io or An ti ar thrit'ic. A medicine for the 
 
 relief of gout. (Lithium Salicylate..) 
 Ant as then'ic or An tl as then'lc, A medicine which 
 
 permanently increases the systemic tone by stimulating 
 
 nutrition. (Nux Vomica.) 
 Ant asth mafic or An tl astb mat'lc. A medicine that 
 
 relieves asthma. (Stramonium.) 
 Ant a tropb'lc. A remedy which repairs diseased tissues. 
 
 ( Hypophosphites.) 
 Ant e met'ic or An tl e met'lc. A remedy to allaj or 
 
 check vomiting. (Cerium Oxalate.) 
 Ant eph 1 al'tlc or An ti eph 1 al'tic. A remedy for night- 
 mare. (Potassium Bromide.) 
 Ant ep 1 lep'tlc or An ti ep 1 lep'tio, A medicine for 
 
 epilepsy. (Bromides.) 
 
18 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Ant e rot'lc. A substance capable of blunting the vene- 
 real appetite. {Bromides.) 
 
 Ant hem op ty'lc. A remedy for spitting of blood. 
 (Sulphitrio Acid.) 
 
 An thai mln'tio or An ti he! min'tlc. A remedy which de- 
 stroys or expels worms or prevents their formation and 
 development. (Santonin.) 
 
 Ant bem or rhag'ic or An ti bem or rhag'lc. A remedy 
 against bleeding. {Ergot.) 
 
 An thra cok'a 11. The name given to a remedy used in 
 certain forms of herpes. 
 
 An thro pi at'rlc. A medicine applied to man in contra- 
 
 - distinction to animals. 
 
 Ant hyp not'lc or An ti hyp not'ic. - A remedy which pre- 
 vents sleep. {Coffee.) 
 
 Ant hyp o chon'drl ac or An ti hyp o ohon'dri ao. A rem- 
 edy for hypochondriasis. {Asafelida ) 
 
 Ant hys ter'lc or An ti hys ter'ic. A remedy for hysteria 
 {Valerian.) 
 
 An ti be chic'vis. A medicine which acts upon the pulmonic 
 mucous membrane and Increases or alters its secretions. 
 {Balsams.) 
 
 An tl bil'ious. An agent which relieves biliousness. {Cal- 
 omel.) 
 
 An ti bro'mic. An agent that destroys ofienslve odors. 
 {Chlorine.) 
 
 An ti ca chec'tlc. A remedy against cachexia. (Arsenic.) 
 
 An ti ca co chym'lc. A substance used in cachexia. {Cod 
 Liver Oil.) 
 
 An ti can'cer ous. An agent that relieves cancer. {Condu- 
 rango.) 
 
 An ti can cro'sus. A substance to relieve cancer. ( Condu- 
 rango.) 
 
 An ti car cl nom'a tons. A medicine opposed to cancer. 
 {Chian Turpentine.) 
 
 An ti ca tarrh'al. A remedy for catarrh. {Jaborandi.) 
 
 An tl cau Bod'ic or An tl can sot'ic. A remedy for inflam- 
 matory fever. ( Veratrum.) 
 
THEKAPEUTtC TERMS. 19 
 
 An tl ohoe rad'io. A remedy against scrofula. (^Arsenic.) 
 An ti chol'er ic. A remedy against cholera. (Chloro- 
 form.) 
 An tl con ta'glc. Opposed to or destroying contagion. 
 
 ( Heat, Disinfectants . ) 
 An tl con vul'slve. A remedy which stops convulsions. 
 
 (Bromides.) 
 An ti dl ar rhcB'ic. A remedy for diarrhoea. (Naphthalin.) 
 An ti din'ic. Opposed to vertigo. (Ammonium Bromide.) 
 An'tl do ta ry. A remedy to counteract the effect of poi- 
 sons. (Stimulants for Morphine poisoning.) 
 -An'tl dote. A substance used to counteract poisons. 
 
 (Hydrated Oxide of Iron for Arsenic poisoning.) 
 An ti dys en ter'ic. Remedy against dysentery. (Ipecac- 
 
 uanha) . 
 An tld'y mous. An agent that quiets the nervous system. 
 
 (Chloral.) 
 An ti leb'rile. An agent that reduces fever. (Acetanilid.) 
 An ti ga lac'tic. An agent which lessens the secretion of 
 
 milk. (Puke Boot.) 
 An tl hec'tio. A remedy which assuages hectic fever. 
 
 (Quinine.) 
 An tl hem or rhold'al. A remedy for hemorrhoids. 
 
 (Hamamelis.) 
 An ti her pet'ic. A remedy for herpes. (Alum.) 
 An ti hi drot'ic or An ti hy drot'ic. An agent lessening the 
 
 secretion of sweat. (Belladonna.) 
 An ti hy dro phob'ic. A remedy for hydrophobia. 
 
 (Curare.) 
 An ti hy drop'ic. A medicine used for the relief of dropsy. 
 
 (Camboge.) 
 An tl ic ter'ic or An ti-Ic ter'ic. A remedy for jaundice. 
 
 (Iodoform.) 
 An tl lac tes'cent. An agent opposed to the secretion of 
 
 milk, or to diseases caused by the milk. (Poke Boot.) 
 An tl lac'te us. An agent lessening the secretion of or 
 
 opposed to diseases caused by the milk. (Conium.) 
 An tl le thar'gic. An agent preventing sleep. (Coco.) 
 
20 THEUAPEDTIC TERMS. 
 
 An tl litli'lo. A medicine used for th'i relief ot calcalous 
 affections. (^Lithium Salts.') 
 
 An tl loi'mlc. A remedy against the plague or pestilence of 
 auy kind. (Cleanliness. ) 
 
 An ti lys'sic. A remedy curative of hydrophobia. {Potas- 
 sium Bromide.') 
 
 An ti ma la'ri al. An agent for treating malaria. (Euca- 
 lyptus.) 
 
 An tl mel an chol'ic. A remedy for melancholy. ( Conium.') 
 
 An ti me phli'ic. A remedy against deleterious gases. 
 (Charcoal.) 
 
 An ti mi as mafic. A remedy against miasmatic affections. 
 (Quinine.") 
 
 An ti mor bif'io. Anything to prevent or remove disease. 
 (Sunlight.) 
 
 An ti ne phrit'ic. A remedy for inflammation of the kidneys. 
 (Aconite.) 
 
 An ti neu ro path'ic. A medicine which acts on the nervous 
 system. (Camphor.) 
 
 An ti neu rot'ic. A substance affecting the nervous system. 
 (Hops.) 
 
 An ti o don tal'gic or An to don tal'gic. A remedy for tooth- 
 ache. (Oil of Cloves.) 
 
 An ti or gas'tio or Ant or gas'tic. A remedy for irritation 
 In general. (Bromides.) 
 
 An ti par a lyt'ic. An agent opposed to palsy. (Hen- 
 bane.) 
 
 An ti par a sit'ic. A substance that kills insects. (Essential 
 Oils.) 
 
 An ti path'ic. A mild remedy. (Honey.) 
 
 An ti pe ri od'io. A medicine for the relief of periodic 
 diseases. (Quinine.) 
 
 An tl phar'mic. A medicine or diet which tends to check 
 inflammation. (Aconite.) 
 
 An tl phlo gis'tlc. Any medicine or diet which tends to 
 check iuflammation. (Aconite.) 
 
 An tl phthei rl'a ca. A remedy used to destroy lice. (Oleate 
 of Msrcury.) 
 
THEKAPEUTIC TERMS. 21 
 
 An tl phthls'lo. A substance checking consumption. (_Cre- 
 osote.} 
 
 An ti phy set'ic. A substance which eases pain by causing 
 the txpn'sion of gasesfrom the alimentary canal. {Aro- ■ 
 matic Powder.) 
 
 An tl phys'lc. Eemedy which allays pain by causing the 
 expulsion of flatus from the alimentary canal. {Pare- 
 goric. 
 
 An tl plas'tic. An agent thinning the blond. (Adds.) 
 
 An ti pleu rit'io. An agent opposed to pleurisy. {Gelsem- 
 ium.) 
 
 An ti pneu mon'ic. A remedy for diseases or inflammitlon 
 of the lunsis. (Opium.) 
 
 An tl PC dag'rlc. A m( dicine for the gout. (_OolcHcum.) 
 
 An ti rheu mat'io. A remeJy for rheumatism. QSalol.) 
 
 An ti pru rit'lc. A lemedy to allay iiching. (Saline 
 Washes.) 
 
 An tip sor'ic. A remedy for the itch. (Sulphur.) 
 
 An ti pu'trld. A substance which has t'. e power of pre- 
 venting putrefaction. (Corrosive Sublimate.) 
 
 An ti py'ic. Opposed to the formation of pus. (Corrosive 
 Sublimate.) 
 
 An ti py ret'lo. A medicine used for the redaction of bod- 
 i'y temperature In fevers. (Salicylic Acid.) 
 
 An ti py rot'io. Anything used to prevent or cure burns. 
 (Camphorated Oil.) 
 
 An ti quar ta na'ri um. A remedy used against quartan 
 fever. (Quinine.') 
 
 An tl ra cliit'io or An tl rha chlt'ic. Opposed to rickets. 
 {Ferrous Iodide.) 
 
 An tl sca'bl ous. A remedy for the Itch. (Sulphur.) 
 
 An ti scir'rhous. A medicine used to relieve cancer. (Ar- 
 senic.) 
 
 An ti SCO let'ic or An tl scol'io. A medicine used to de- 
 stroy intostiuj.1 worms. (Spigelia.) 
 
 An ti scor bu'tic. A rem 'dy for scurvy. (Lemon Juice.) 
 
 An tl scrofu lous. An agent opposed to scrofula. (Calcium 
 Chloride.) 
 
22 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 An tl sep'tlc. A substance which has the power of prevent- 
 ing putrefaction. (^Ferrous Sulphate.) 
 
 An tl si al'a gogue. A substance which decreases the flow 
 of saliva. (Atropine.) 
 
 An tl si al'ic. A remedy which lessens the • secretion of 
 saliva. {Belladonna.) 
 
 An tl spas mod'io. A medicine which prevents or allays 
 spasms. ( Valerian.) 
 
 An tl spas'tlc. A medicine used for the relief of nervous 
 Irritability and spasms. {Cannabis.) 
 
 An ti splen'e tic. A remedy for diseases of the spleen. 
 {Belladonna.) 
 
 An tl squa mafic. A substance which removes scales from 
 skin or bones. {Potassium Iodide.) 
 
 An ti squa'mic. A medicine which, by acting on the 
 blood, removes cutaneous afEections. {Ichlhyol.) 
 
 An tl stru mat' Ic. A medicine for scrofula. {Iodide of 
 Iron.) 
 
 An ti su'dor al. A remedy that diminishes the secretion 
 of sweat. {Kino.) 
 
 An ti syph 1 llt'lc. A medicine used for the relief of syphilis. 
 {Ljdide of Mercury ,) 
 
 An ti ther'mlc. Aq agent which reduces high timperature. 
 {Antipyrine.) 
 
 An ti tox'lc. An agent opposed to poisoning. 
 
 An tl typ'ic. An agent used in the treatment of periodic 
 diseases. {Eucalyptus.) 
 
 An tl va ri'o lous. An agent that prevents the contagion 
 of sma'1-pox. {Vaccine.) 
 
 An ti ve ne're al. Opposed to the venereal diseases. 
 
 An ti ver ml no'sus. A medicine used to destroy intes- 
 tinal worms. {Hue.) 
 
 Antizym'ic. A substance which has the power of killing 
 diseuse germs. {CoiTosive Sublimate.) 
 
 An tl zy mot'ic. A substance preventing fermentation. 
 (Salicylic Acid.) 
 
 Antod'ynus. A medicine used to allay pain. {Paral- 
 dehyde.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 23 
 
 Ant o'zone. An agent destroying disease germs. {Corro- 
 sive Hublimate.^ 
 
 A pe'ri ent. A medicine wMclx gently opens the bowels. 
 {Olive Oil.) 
 
 Aph ro dis'i ac. An agent used to increase sexual power 
 or excitement. {Cantharides.} 
 
 A po ca thar'tic. A purgative medicine. (_Elat(rium,) 
 
 A po crous'tlo or A po crus'tlc. A substance contracting 
 muscular tissue. {Catechu.) 
 
 A po da cryt'lo. A substance, supposed to occasion a flow 
 of the tears, and then to arrest them. 
 
 Ap o phleg mafic. A medicine ustd to facilitate discharge 
 of phlegm or mucus from t!ie raou h or nostrils. 
 (Senega.) 
 
 Ap o pmeg mat'l sant. A medicine which facilitates the 
 expulsion ot mucus from the digestive or air passages. 
 {Ammonium Chloride.) 
 
 Ap o phtliar'ma. A medicine used to produce abortion. 
 {Krgot.) 
 
 Ap o pleo'tic. A remedy proper for combating apoplexy. 
 {Colocynth.) 
 
 Ap o sit'ic. Any substance which destroys the appetite or 
 suspends hung.:r. {Coca.) 
 
 Ap pli ca'ta. A substance applied immediately to the sur- 
 face of the body. {An Ointment ■) 
 
 A rsB o'tic. A medicine supposed to have the quality of 
 rarefying the humors. {Acids.) 
 
 Ar 13 to looh'ic. A remedy having the property of promot- 
 ing the flow of lochia. {Aloes. ) 
 
 Ar'o mate. A medicine employed as a stimulant. {Nitro- 
 glycerin.) 
 
 Arc mat'lc. A medicine characterized by a fragrant or 
 spicy taste and odor, and stimulant to the gastro-intes- 
 tinal mucous membrane. {Cardamom). 
 
 Ar o ma'tic Blt'ter. A medicine which unites a spicy taste 
 and odor with a simple bitter. {Cascarilla.) 
 
 Ar te'ri ac. A medicine prescribed in diseases of the wind- 
 pipe. {Crocus.) 
 
24 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Ar thiit'ic. A remedy used to treat gout. (^Salicylic Acid.) 
 
 Ar thrit'i iuge. A remedy that drives away the gout. 
 {Burdock.) 
 
 As tric'tlvo. A substance which has the power of causing 
 contraction of muscular tissue. { Gallic Acid.) 
 
 As tric'to ry. An agent causing contraction of muscular 
 
 tissue. (Alum.) 
 ■ As trin'gent. A medicine which has the power of influenc- 
 ing vital contractility and thereby condensing tissues. 
 ( Tannin.) 
 
 As trin'grent, Lo'cal. A remedy which caused a contraction 
 of the tissues to which it is applied. (Alcohol.) 
 
 As trin'gent. Be mote'. A substance which contracts the 
 tissues by acting through the blood. (Iron Sulphate.) 
 
 A tha na'si a. A remedy for diseases of the liver. ( Calo- 
 mel.) 
 
 A ton'io. A medicine capable of allaying organic excite- 
 ment or irritation. (Chloral.) 
 
 At ten'u ant. A medicine that thins or dilutes the humors. 
 (Acids.) 
 
 At'tra bent. A substance which by irritating the surface 
 raises a blister. (Ammonia.) 
 
 Aux il'ia ry. An agent that assists another. (Manna with 
 Senna.) 
 
 Bal sam'ic. A medicine used for healing purposes. (Cal- 
 endula.) 
 
 Be'chic. A remedy to relieve coughs. (Balsam Tolu.) 
 
 Be ne'o lens. A sweet scented medicine. (Cardamom.) 
 
 Bez'o ar die or Bez o ar'tlc. A healing medicine containing 
 bez )ar. 
 ' Bit'ter. A medicine which has a bitter taste and possesses 
 the power of stimulating the gastro-intestinal mucus 
 membrane, without a&ecting the general system. 
 (Qitassia.) 
 
 Bit'ter Ton'io. A bitter substance used to build up the 
 system. (Cinchona.) 
 
 Blen no gen'lo. A remedy which increases the flow of 
 mucus. (Copaiba.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TEEMS. 25 
 
 _^-^ Bleu nor rha'glc. A remedy which increases the secretion 
 of mucus. (Balsam Tolu.) 
 — Blls'ter. A medicine which when locally applied causes 
 inflammatory exudation of serum from the skin. (Con- 
 tharides.) 
 Brad'y cro te. An agent that diminishes the number of 
 pulsations of the heart. (^Aconite.) 
 ' Ca CO a lex. 1 te'ri a. A medicine neutralizing a poison. 
 (^Lime in Acid Poisoning.^ 
 Ca CO CO re'ma. A medicine which purges oH the vitiated 
 
 humors. (^Aloes.) 
 Cal cu llf'rag us. A remedy believed to be capable of dis- 
 solving calculi in the urinary passages. (Potassium 
 Carbonate.') 
 Cal e fa'clent. A medicine which excites warmth In the 
 
 parts to which it is applied. (Mustard.) 
 Cal'mant. A medicine which lowers functional activity. 
 
 (Aconite ) 
 Cal'ma tive. A quieting medicine. (Morphine.") 
 -— Ca lor i fa'clent or Ca lor i fl'cient. A substance which has 
 the power of producing heat. (God Liver Oil.) 
 Ca lor i fl'ant. A medicine or food which has the power of 
 pro lucing heat. (Fats.) 
 - Cal o rifle. An agent that possesses the quality of produc- 
 ing heat. (Cod Liver Oil.) 
 Cap i ta'li a Ee med'i a. A remedy for the head. (Caffein.) 
 — ^^Car'di ac. A medicine which acts on the heart. (Stro- 
 
 phanthus.) 
 •- Car'di ac De pres'sant. A medicine used to lower the 
 heart's action. (Aconite ) 
 ~ Car'di ac Stim'u lant. A medicine used to Increase the 
 
 h' art's action. (Digitalis.) 
 — Car min'a tive or Car min an'tia. A remedy which allays 
 pain by causing the expulsion of fla.tus from the aliment 
 ary canal. (Asafcetida.) 
 Car niv'o rous. Any substance which destroys excrescence 
 
 in wounds, ulcers, etc. (Boric Acid.) 
 Ca rot'ic. A remedy producing sleep or stupor. (Opium.) 
 
26 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Cas'tl gans. An agent which corrects the action of another. 
 
 (^Manna with Senna.) 
 Ca ta oe ras'tlc. A medicine capable of blunting acrimony 
 
 of the humors. (^Lithium Salicylate.') 
 Cat ag mafic. A medicine supposed to have the power of 
 
 consolidating broken bones. (^Eupatorium.) 
 Cat a lep'tic. A remedy which causes animals to lose all 
 
 power over muscles. (Cannabis.) 
 Cat a lot'ic. A remedy which removes unseemly scars. 
 
 (Iodides.) 
 ^.Cat a lyt'ic. A medicine which destroys or counteracts 
 
 morbid agencies in the blood. (Calomel.) 
 Cat ar rheo'tio. A remedy considered proper for evacuating 
 
 the bowels. (Epsom Salts.) 
 Cat a stal'tic. A medicine that checks intestinal evacua- 
 tions. (Kino.) 
 Cath 88 ret'io or Catli e ret'ic. A substance used to destroy 
 
 tissue. (Lunar Caustic.) 
 Catb a ret'ic. A medicine which increases the number of 
 
 alvine evacuations. (Podophyllum.) 
 Ca thar'ma. A medicine which increases the action of the 
 
 bowels. (Culverts Soot.) 
 - Ca thar'tlo. A medicine which quickens or increases evac- 
 uation from the intestines or produces purging. (Castor 
 
 Oil.) 
 Ca thar'tic, Chol'a gogue. A remedy which stimulates the 
 
 stool and flow of bile at the same time. (Podophyl- 
 
 lin.) 
 Ca thar'tic, Dras'tio, A medicine producing violent action 
 
 of the bowels with griping pain. (Jalap.) 
 Ca thar'tic, Hy'dra gogue. A remedy which causes copious 
 
 watery stools. (Elaterium.) 
 Ca thar'tic, Sa'line. Neutral salts of metals of the alkalies 
 
 or alkaline eartha which increase the stools. (Magne- 
 sium Sulphate.) 
 Ca thar'tic, Sim'ple. A substance which causes one or two 
 
 actions of the bowels. ■ (Senna.) 
 Ca thol'l con. An universal remedy. (Patent Medicines.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 27 
 
 Cat o oa thar'tlc. A mtdicine which purges downward. 
 
 (Epsom Salts.) 
 Cat o ret'ic. An agent producing watery evacuatious. 
 
 {Elaterium.) 
 Cat o ter'ic. An agent producing watery evacuations. 
 
 (Mandrake.') 
 ■ Caus'tlc. A medicine used to destroy living tissue. (Silver 
 
 Nitrate.) 
 Caut e ret'ic. An agent used to destroy animal tissue. 
 
 (Lunar Caustic.) 
 Cau'ter ant. A substance used to burn or sear living tissue. 
 
 (Caustic Potassa ) 
 ^ Cau'ter y. A substance used to corrode or destroy living 
 
 tissue. (Nitric Acid.) 
 . Cau'ter y, Ao'tu al. A hrated ra.'til or lire employed to 
 
 destroy living flesh. (A Moxa ) 
 Cau'ter y, Po teu'tial. A ch m:c 1 emp!oyi.d to destroy 
 
 fl .-h. (Nitric Acid ) 
 Ce not'lc. A remedy producing painful purginc:. (Senna.) 
 Ceph a lar'tlc. A remedy for the head. (Coffee.) 
 Ceph a lal'gic or Ce phal'ic. A remedy for headaclie. 
 
 (Potassium Bromide.) 
 Cha las'tlc. A m^ diciuu used for removing rigidity of the 
 
 fibers. (Lobelia.) 
 Cha lyb'e ate. An iron tonic. ( Tincture of Chloride of 
 
 Iron.) 
 Chem'ic al. A medicinal substance consisting of an inor- 
 ganic compound. (Sulphate of Iron.) 
 -Cbol'a gogue. A medicine which provokes a flow of bile. 
 
 (Podophyllum.) 
 Cil'i a ry Ex ci'tant. A remedy which when dissolved in 
 
 the mouth promotes expectoration of bronchial mucus 
 
 by reflex excitation of the tracheal and bronchial cilia. 
 
 (Cubeb.) 
 Cce'li ac. An agent which acts on the colon, Increasing the 
 
 stool. (Magnesium Sulphate.) 
 Con den san'tia. Medicines esteemed proper for inspissat- 
 ing the humors. (Rich Food.) 
 
28 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Con'di ment. A substance used to improve the savor of 
 
 food. (^Salt.) 
 Con fir man'tia. Agents promoting nutrition and tone. 
 
 {Cod Liver Oil.) 
 Con for tan' tia. An agent promoting nutrition and tooo. 
 
 {Food ) 
 Conge la ti'va Med i ca men'ta. Medicines consiilcn d 
 
 capable of uniting or consolidating wounds. (Tinct- 
 ure of Arnica.) 
 Con serv'a tive. A remedy used for preserving othcr^'. 
 
 {Honey.) 
 Con sol'i dant. A substance given to consolidate wounds 
 
 and strengtlxen cicatrices. {Calendula.) 
 Con strin'gent. An agent producing coutractiou of organic 
 
 tissue. {Oak Bark.) 
 Con'tra hent. An agent whicli contracts tlie tissues. 
 
 {Galls ) 
 Con'tia stim'u lant. A substance that possesses a debili- 
 tating property. {Lobelia.) 
 Con Tul'sant. A medicine which causes convalsions. 
 
 {Strychnine.) 
 Cop ra go'gum. A medicine which increases the number of 
 
 alvine evacuations. (Senna.) 
 Cor'dlal. Any medicine which increases the strength and 
 
 raises ttie s| irits when depressed. (Alcohol.) 
 Cor o myd rl at'ic. An agent dilating the pupil. (Atro- 
 pine.) 
 Cor rec'tive. A medicine used to correct or render more 
 
 plea-aut the action of other remedies, especially purga- 
 
 tlv>s. (Coriander.) 
 Oor'ri gent. An agent which corrects the action of another 
 
 r. mcdy. (Manna with Senna.) 
 Cor rob'o rant. Any substance which strengthens and 
 
 gives toi.e. (Cinchona.) 
 Cor rob'o ra tive. A medicine which stiencithens the body 
 
 aud gives tone to the system. {Cincho)ia.) 
 Cor'ro dunt. A substance which disorganizes living tissue. 
 
 (Hot Metal.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 29 
 
 Cor ro'slve. A substance which destroys living tissue. 
 
 (^Nitric Acid.) 
 Cos met'ic. A remedy used to beautify the skin. 
 
 (^Grlycerin.) 
 Couu'ter Ir'rl tant. A remedy employed to produce an irrita- 
 tion in one part to relieve a pain in another. {A Blister.) 
 Coun'ter Pol'son. An agent counteracting the action of a 
 
 poison. (^Aniyl Nitrite for Strychnine poisoning .) 
 Cu'mu la tive Pol'son. A poison which finally acts with 
 
 violence after several successive doses have been taken 
 
 with little or no apparent effect. 
 Cy nan'chl ca. Medicines used in cases of quinsy. (4po- 
 
 morphine.) 
 Cys te ol'i thus. A medicine employed to dissolve or break 
 
 stone in the bladder. {Sodium Bicarbonate.) 
 Oyst'i ea. Medicines' used in the treatment of bladder 
 
 diseases. (Buchu.) 
 Dae ry o poe'us. A substance which excites the secretion 
 
 of tears. {Gapsicum.) 
 De jeo to'ri um. A medicine which increases the action of 
 
 the bowels. {Castor Oil.) 
 De bll'i tant. A medicine that diminishes the energy of 
 
 organs. {Lobelia.) 
 De llr'l ant. A substance which produces delirium. 
 
 {Stramonium.) 
 De lir i fa'cient. A substance which tends to cause deli- 
 rium. {Alcohol.) 
 De mul'cent. Any mucilaginous or oily substance which is 
 
 used in solution to soothe and protect irritated mucous 
 
 membranes or other tissues. {Ulmus.) 
 Den'tl frice. A substance used to clean the teeth. {Pre- 
 pared Chalk.) 
 De ob'stru ent. A medicine which overcomes obstructions 
 
 in the system. {Aloes.) 
 De o'do rant. A substance which destroys or hides foul 
 
 odors. {Phenol.) 
 De o'do ri zer. An agent destroying or hiding foul odors, 
 
 {Chlorine.) 
 
30 THEKAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 De op' pi lant. A medicine which opens the natural pas- 
 sages of the system. {Castor Oil ) 
 
 De op'pl la tive. An agent opening uatuial canals of the 
 body. {Podophyllum.) 
 
 De phrao'tlo um. A medicine which removes any obstruc- 
 tion in the system. {Rhubarb.) 
 
 De pil'a to ry or Dep'il a to ry. A substance used to re- 
 move hair. {Barium Sulphide.) 
 
 De ple'tlve. A substance used to reduce the vital powers 
 of the body. {Aconite.) 
 
 De ple'to ry. An agent which diminishes the quantity of 
 any liquid in the body. {Potassium Nitrate.) 
 
 De preas'ant. An agent which lowers the vital power. 
 {Aconite.) 
 
 De pres so mo'tor. A medicine which lessens motor activ- 
 ity. (Bromides.) 
 
 De pri men'tia. Aujagent allaying irritability. {Chloral.) 
 
 Dep'u rant. An agent used to cleanse foul sores, etc. 
 {Hydrogen Dioxide) 
 
 Dep'u ra tlve or De pu'ra tive. A medicine which acts upon 
 the emiiLCtories so as to cause excretion and thereby 
 purity the system. {Hot Drinks.) 
 
 Dep'u ra to ry. An agent that purifies the blood or the 
 hnmirs. {Sulphur.) 
 
 De pur'ga to ry. An agent that cleanses or purifies. {Soap 
 and Water.) 
 
 Der mafic. A remedy used in skin diseases. {Resorcin.) 
 
 Der'mic. A medicine which acts through the skin. {A 
 Liniment ) 
 
 De riv'a tive. An agent that draws the fluid or humors 
 from one part of the body to another to relieve or lessen 
 a morbid process. {Mustard.) 
 
 De sic'oant or Des'io cant. A medicine or application for 
 drying up sores. {Boric Acid.) 
 
 De sic'ca tlve. An application for drying up secretions. 
 {Zinc Oxide.) 
 
 De sic'ca to ry. Remedies which when applied externally 
 dry up the humors or moisture from a wound. {Starch.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 31 
 
 Des qua ma'tlc. A remedy which removes scales from the 
 skin or bones. {^Potassium Iodide.) 
 
 De ter'gens or De ter'gent. A medicine which cleanses 
 wounds and ulcers. {Soap and Water.) 
 
 De ter'sive. A cleansing actent. {Hydrogen Dioxide.") 
 
 Di a brot'io. A remedy which corrodes the flesh or skin. 
 {Nitric Acid ) 
 
 Di a chyt'l ca. Medicines which remove tumors. {Iodides.) 
 
 Di ae ret'ic. A substance which destroys the texture of 
 organized bodies. {Nitric Acid. 
 
 Di a pho ret'ic. A medicine which produces sweating. 
 {Pilocarpine.) 
 
 Di ap no'ic. A medicine or agent which promotes respira- 
 tion. {Arnica Boot.) 
 
 DI a py et'ic. A substance producing suppuration. {Poul- 
 tice.) 
 
 Di ar rhet'ic. A remedy producing profuse stool. {Man- 
 drake.) 
 
 DI a sos'tic. A medicine that prevents a disease. {Sunlight.) 
 
 DI e tet'ic. A nutritious remedy. {Arrow-root.) 
 
 Dig'er ent. A medicine which, when applied to a sore, pro- 
 motes the secretion of healthy pus. {Basilicon Oint- 
 ment.) 
 
 DI gest'ant. A ferment or acid which has the power of 
 aiding in the solution of food. {Pepsin.) 
 
 Di gest'er. A medicine or an article of food that aids 
 digestion or strengthens digestive power. {Pepsin.) 
 
 Di gest'lve. (a) A substance which, when applied to a 
 wound or ulcer, promotes suppuration, (b) A tonic. 
 {Quassia.) 
 
 Dll'u ent. A medicine which dilutes secretions and excre- 
 tions. {Gamboge.) 
 Dip set'ic. A remedy believed to be capable of exciting 
 
 thirst. {Sodium Chloride.) 
 Dia cuss'ive. A medicine that disperses morbid humors. 
 
 {Jalap.) 
 Dls ou'tient. A remedy which effects the absorption of 
 tumors. {Potassium Iodide.) 
 
32 THBEAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 DlB in feot'ant. A substance which has the power of 
 destroying disease-germs or the noxious properties 
 of decaying organic matter. (^Mercuric Chloride.) 
 
 Dis solv'ent. A remedy causing solution of tissue. (^Fotas- 
 sium Iodide.') 
 
 Dl 11 ret'io A medicine which increases the secretion of 
 uiiue. {Sweet Spirit of Nitre.) 
 
 D^Ti ret'io Salt. A salt that increases the secretion of urine. 
 (J?otassium Acetate.) 
 
 Do ml na'rum A'qua. Medicines favoring the discbarge of 
 the menses. {Oil of Rue.) 
 
 Dor'mi tlve. A medicine to promote sleep. {Chloral.) 
 
 Dras'tic. A medicine which causes powerful and violent 
 action of the bowels. {Gamboge.) 
 
 Be bol'lo. A medicine which produces abortion. {Er- 
 got.) 
 
 Ec bol'ic us or Ec bol'i us. A medicine that causes abor- 
 tion. {Pennyroyal.) 
 
 Be ea thar'tlc. A medicine that increases the number of 
 stools. {Jalap.) 
 
 Ec CO prot'ie. A remedy which produces a mild action of 
 the bowe's. {Castor Oil.) 
 
 Ec eor thart'ie. A remedy which has the power of evac- 
 uating CjUections of humors. {Calomel.) 
 
 Ee orit'ie. An agent which expels substances from the body. 
 {Tartar Emetic.) 
 
 Eeh e col'lon. Any topical glutinous remedy. {Traga- 
 canth.) 
 
 Bo phrac'tie. A medicine which removes any obstruction. 
 {Rhubarb.) 
 
 Bo trot'lc. An agent preventing the development of a dis- 
 ease. {Sunlight.) 
 
 B lec'tu a ry. A medicine which allays irritation or palli- 
 atts disease. {Honey.) 
 
 B lim'i na tlve. A remedy which expels substances from 
 the body. ( Castor Oil.) 
 
 B met'lo. A medicine which causes vomiting. {Ipecac- 
 nanhn.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 33 
 
 B me to-Ca thar'tlo. A medicine which may produce both 
 
 vomiting and purging. (Podophyllum.) 
 Em men'a gogue or Em men'l a gogue. A medicine which 
 
 stimulates menstruation. (Potassium Permanganate.) 
 E mol'llent. A substance used externally to mechanically 
 
 soften and protect tissues. (Flaxseed.) 
 Em plas'tio. A remedy which constipates. (Logwood.) 
 Em pol'son. An aaent which destroys life. (Arsenic.) 
 E mul'gent. A medicine that excites the flow of bile. 
 
 (Calomel.) 
 B mun'dant. A cleansing agent. ( Water.) 
 E nes'mon. A substance used to arrest hemorrhage. 
 
 (MonseVs Solution.) 
 B nan ti o path'io. A remedy which relieves a disease 
 
 without curing it. (Morphine for a Boil.) 
 E pi la to'rl um. Anything which causes the loss of hair. 
 
 (Sodium Hyposulphite.) 
 E pi lep'tic. A medicine for the cure of epilepsy. (Amyl 
 
 Nitrite.) 
 B pi spas'tlo. A substance which produces a blister. 
 
 (Ammonia.) 
 E pom pal'i um. A medicine which when placed upon the 
 
 umbilicus, causes an action of the bowels. (Croton Oil.) 
 E rad'l ca tive. A medicine that effects a radical cure. 
 
 (Quinine for Malaria.) 
 E re thi lyt'io. A medicine that impoverishes the blood. 
 
 (Calomel.) 
 B re thls'ma. Medicines which produce a redness of the 
 
 skin. (Ginger.) 
 E rod'ent. A substance which has the property of burning 
 
 or disorganizing animal substances. (Sulphuric Acid.) 
 E ro'sive. A substance which gradually eats away tissues. 
 
 (Mineral Acids.) 
 Br'rhine. A medicine which increases the nasal secretions. 
 
 (Snuff.) 
 Es'ca. Any substance that nourishes or repairs the system. 
 
 (Malt.) 
 Es cba rot'ic. A substance destroying flesh. (Nitric Acid.") 
 
34 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 E s'cu lent. That -which may be safely eaten by man. (_Food.) 
 Es cu ret'ic. An agent which diminishes the secretion of 
 
 urine. (^Belladonna.) 
 Eu tro'phlo. A remedy which nourishes the body. (Milk.') 
 B vao'u ant. A medicine which expels substances from the 
 
 body — chiefly applied to purgatives. (Aloes.) 
 E vao'u a tive. A n agent which increases the number of 
 
 stools. (Aloes.) 
 E vao'u a to ry. A substance which increases the number 
 
 of stools. (Senna.) 
 Ex clt'ant. An agent or Influence which arouses vital act- 
 ivity, or produces increased action, in a living organism 
 
 or in any of its tissues or parts. ( Wine.) 
 Ex clt'lve. An agent increasing the activity of the brain. 
 
 (Wine.) 
 Ex ci'to-Mo'tor or Ex oi'to-Mo'tor y. A medicine which 
 
 increases motor activity. (Alcohol.) 
 Ex ci'to-Nu'tri ent. An agent increasing nutrition. (Exer- 
 cise.) 
 Ex ci'to-Se cre'to ry. An agent increasing secretions. 
 
 (Pilocarpine.) 
 Ex hil'a rant. Anything that stimulates the mind. (Al 
 
 cohol.) 
 Ex poc'to rant. A medicine which acts upon the pulmonic 
 
 mucous membrane and increases or alters its secretions. 
 
 (Balsams.) 
 Ex pel'lent. An agent that removes substances from the 
 
 body. (Castor Oil.) 
 Ex pul'slve. A medicine which drives the humors towards 
 
 the skin. 
 Ex ter gen'tia. Medicines which possess the power to 
 
 cleanse the parts to which they are applied. (Hydrogen 
 
 Dioxide.) 
 Ex ter'nal. An agent usually applied to the surface of the 
 
 body. (Lunar Caustic.) 
 Feb ri fa'cient. A substance producing fever. 
 Feb ril'er oue. A substance causing an increased bodily 
 
 temperature. 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 35 
 
 Fe brlf'lc. An agent that produces fever. 
 
 Feb'rl tnge. A remedy which dissipates fever. {Cold 
 Sath.') 
 
 Fel Ud'u cus. An agent which promotes the discharge of 
 bile from the system. (Aloes.) 
 
 Flat'uleut. An agent causing wind on the stomach or 
 bowels. (Nitrogenous Food.') 
 
 Flesh'Form er. A food. 
 
 Fo'mes. Any substance supposed to be capable of absorb- 
 ing, retaining and transporting contagious or Infectious 
 germs, etc. ( Woolen Clothes ) 
 
 For ti fl'ant. An agent promoting nutrition and tone. 
 {Cod Liver Oil.) 
 
 Frig e ta'cient. Aa agent having cooling properties. 
 {Lemonade.) 
 
 Frig o ril'ic. An agent that produces cold. {Evaporating 
 Ether.) 
 
 Fron'tal. A medicament or application for the forehead. 
 {Menthol Cone.) 
 
 Ga lao'ta gogue. A medicine which increases the secretion 
 of milk. {Good Food.) 
 
 Gal ac troph'y gus. A medicine which tends to arrest or 
 prevent the secretion of milk. {Poke Boot.) 
 
 Ga lac to poi et'ic. A substance wliich increases the flow 
 of milk. {Water.) 
 
 Gan gli on'i ca. A class of medical agents which affect the 
 sensibility or muscular motion of parts supplied by the 
 ganglionic or sympathetic system of nerves. {Bro- 
 mides.) 
 
 Gas trie Tou'io. An agent which increases the appetite and 
 promotes gastric digestion. {Gentian.) 
 
 Gas tro coel'l ao or Gas tro cce'lic. A medicine which acts 
 on the digestive organs. {Lactia Acid.) 
 
 Gen'er al An ebs thet'lc. A substauce which produces gen- 
 eral insensibility to pain. {Ether.) 
 
 Ge net'ic. An agent acting on the sexual organs. {Cam- 
 phor.) 
 
 Ger'mi clde. An agent destroying parasites. {Kusso.) 
 
36 THEKAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Har ma'U a. That which affords nourishment. (Food.) 
 
 Hel min'tliic. A medicine which expels worms. (Cal- 
 omel.) 
 
 Hem'a gogue. A medicine favoring the flow of the cata- 
 menia, or the hemorrhoidal discharge. (Apiol.) 
 
 Hem a stat'io or Hem o stat'lo. A remedy which stops 
 bleeding. (Tannin.) 
 
 He mat'io. A remedy which acts on the blood. (Iron Prep- 
 arations.) 
 
 Hem a tin'lc. A substance which bailds up the blood. 
 (Tincture of Chloride of Iron.) 
 
 Hem a to lyt'ic. A class of inedicines which impoverish the 
 blood. (Mineral Acids.) 
 
 Hem o spas'tlc. An agent drawing blood to a part. (Can- 
 tharides.) 
 
 Ho pat'ic. A remedy acting on the liver. (Calomel.) 
 
 He pat'ic De pres'sant. An agent which decreases the 
 liver's function. (Opium.) 
 
 He pat'ic Sed'a tive. A remedy which lessens the liver's 
 action. (Alcohol.) 
 
 He pat'ic Stim'u lant. An agent which increases the liver's 
 function. (Taraxacum.) 
 
 He ro'ic. A term applied to certain medicines from their 
 potency or severity of action. (Elaterium.) 
 
 Hi dro ter'lc or Hid rote'ric. An agent that causes sweat- 
 ing. (Erythroxylon.) 
 
 Hi drot'io. An agent that produces sweating. (Coto.) 
 jgol'a gogue. A radical remedy. (Colocynth.) 
 
 Hu mec'tant. A substance which increases the fluidity of 
 the blood. (Water.) 
 
 Hy'dra gogue. An agent which causes large watery dis- 
 charges from the bowels. (Gamboge.) 
 
 Hy drot'io. An agent which produces a watery stool. 
 (Bryonia.) 
 
 Hy per ees thet'lc. A substance which increases the sensi- 
 tiveness of the skin. 
 
 Hy per ca thar'tio or Hy po ca thar'tic. An agent produc- 
 ing watery evacuations. (Gamboge.) 
 
TUERAPEDTIC TERMS. 37 
 
 Hy per then'ic. An agent which increases functional 
 activity. (Alcohol.) 
 
 Hyp'nie. An agent that effects sleep. (Morphine.) 
 
 Hyp not'ic. A medicine that causes sleep. (Chloral.) 
 
 Hy po oho ret'ic. A medicine that promotes alvine dis- 
 charges. (Cassia Fistula.) 
 
 Hy pos then'ic. An agent that debilitates. (Lobelia.) 
 
 Hy po styp'tlo. An agent which feeb'y contracts muscular 
 tissue. (Chalk.) 
 
 Ig'nls Ac tu a'lis. A substance which really burns away the 
 part or surface to which it is applied. (A Moxa.) 
 
 Ig'nis Po ten ti a'lis. A chemical substance that burns. 
 (Nitric Acid ) 
 
 In ci den'tia. Medicines which were supposed to consist of 
 sharp particles. (Grystalized Salts.) 
 
 In cit'ant. A remedy which excites functional activity. 
 (Alcohol.) 
 
 In eras' sa tive. Medicines supposed to have the power of 
 thickening the humors of the blood when too thin. 
 
 In e'brl ant. A substance which intoxicates. (Alcohol). 
 
 In sect'l cide. A medicine which destroys insects. (Benzin.) 
 
 In spis'sant. An agent which thiclcens the blood. (Iron 
 Sulphate.) 
 
 In ter'nal. A remedy usually given internally. (Aloes.) 
 
 In tox'l cant. An agent which excites or stupefies. (Alco- 
 hol.) 
 
 In vol ven'tlc. A substance which soothes the alimentary 
 tract. (Bice Water.) 
 
 I'ron Ton'lc. An iron preparation used to build up the sys- 
 tem. ( Tincture of Chloride of Iron) . 
 
 Ir'ri tant. A substance which causes ii-ritation, pain, inflam- 
 mation and tension, either by mechanical or chemical 
 action. (Hot Iron.) 
 
 Ju'vans. Any substance which relieves a disorder. 
 
 Ju van'tio. A medicine that assists the action of another. 
 (Acids with Quinine.) 
 
 Lac'ta gogue. A substance which increases the secretion 
 of milk. (Wintergreen.) 
 
38 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Lac tat'lc. A remedy which augmeats the secrelioa of milk. 
 
 ( Water.) 
 Iiac'tl fuge. A substance which checl^s the secretion of 
 
 milk. (Honey.) 
 Laz'ana. An agent which slightly increases the stool. 
 
 {/Sugar.) 
 Lax'a tive. A medicine that loosens or opens the intestines 
 
 and relieves them from constipation. {Bumex.) 
 Le'nl ent. A substance which acts mildly on the bowels. 
 
 (Sulphur.) 
 Ije'nls. A mild remedy. ( Olive Oil.) 
 Iien'i tlve. A medicine or application that has the quality 
 
 of easing pain or protecting tissues from the action of 
 
 Irritants. (Oil.) 
 Lex i pbar'mic. A medicine neutralizing a poison. 
 Lex i py ret'lc. A remedy which reduces fever. ( Salicin.) 
 liia ue fa'cient. An agent which promotes the liquefying 
 
 processes of the system. (Iodine.) 
 liith'a gogue. A remedy having power to expel calculi from 
 
 the oladder or kidney. (Sodium Phosphate.) 
 Lith al'ic. A medicine which tends to prevent stone in ttie 
 
 bladder. (Soap.) 
 Lith an thrlp'tic. A substance which dissolves gravel. 
 
 (Sulphuric Acid.) 
 Lltb'ic. An agent counteracting the formation of calculi. 
 
 (Sodium Borate.) 
 Lith o lyt'io. A substance that destroys gravel. (Potas- 
 sium Carbonate.) 
 Lith on lyt'ic. Agents which cause the solution of stone in 
 
 the bladder. (Ammonium Benzoate.) 
 Lith on trip'tlc or Lith o trip'tic. An agent which dissolves 
 
 stone in the bladder. (Pichi.) 
 Lo'cal An ees thet'ic. A medicine which, when applied 
 
 locally, destroys sensation. (Cocaine Hydrochlorate.) 
 Lo'cal An ti si al'ic. A substance which checks the secre- 
 tion of saliva when applied locally. (Borax.) 
 Lo'cal As trln'gent. An agent which contracts the tissues 
 
 with which it comes in contact. (Zinc Sulphate.) 
 
THEKAPEDTIO TERMS. 39 
 
 Lu'bri cant. A medicine wliich by its lubricating effects 
 
 sooths irritation in the throat, fances, etc. {Syrup of 
 
 Acacia.) 
 Mar'tlal. A preparation of iron administered to baild up 
 
 the general vitality of the system. {Carbonate of Iron.') 
 Mas'tl ca to ry. A substance to be chewed to increase the 
 
 saliva. (Glycyrrhiza-) 
 Mat' u rant. A medicine, or application which promotes 
 
 suppuration. {Galbanum.) 
 Mat'u ra tlve. A remedy promoting the formation of pus. 
 
 {A Poultice.) 
 Me chan'io al. An agent which acts by physical force or 
 
 power. (Slippery Elm.) 
 Me con'i ca. Medicines which cause sleep. {Morphine.) 
 Med'i ca ment. Anything used for healing diseases or 
 
 wounds. (Calendula.) 
 Med i ca men ta Pel len'tia. Remedies which increase the 
 
 menstrual flow. (Apiol.) 
 Med'i cine. Any substance administered in the treatment 
 
 of disease. (Quinine.) 
 Me Isen' a gogue or Me lau'a gogue. A medicine supposed 
 
 to expel black bile or choler. (Calomel.) 
 Men'a gogue. An agent promoting the menstrual flow. 
 
 (MyrrJi.) 
 Met a syn crit'ic. An agent supposed to regenerate the 
 
 body or some part of it. (Bedaced Iron.) 
 Me thys'ti ca. Substances employed for the purpose of ex- 
 hilaration and inebriation. (Alcohol.) 
 Ml cro phthal'mus. A remedy employed in diseases of the 
 
 eye. (Zinc Sulphate.) 
 Mi nor'a tlve. An agent that slightly increases alvine ex- 
 cretions. (Molasses.) 
 Mit'i gant. A remedy which lulls, assuages or soothes 
 
 pain. (Tincture of Opium.) 
 Mun dll'i cant or Mun dH i can'tlc. A cleansing agent. 
 
 ( Water.) 
 Mun dll'l ca tlve. A medicine which cleanses wounds or 
 
 ulcers, etc. (Water.) 
 
40 THEKAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Myd rl at'lc. A medicine wliicli causes mydriasis, or dila- 
 tation ol the pupil. (^Atropine.') 
 My o sit'lo. An agent causing contraction of the pupil of 
 
 the eye. (^Opium.) 
 My ot'io. A remedy producing contraction of the pupil of 
 
 the eye. (^Opium.') 
 Mys te'ri on. Anything employed to counteract the effects 
 
 of a poison. (Hydrocyanic Acid for Coal Gas.') 
 Nar co'des. Anything which causes stupor. (Opium.') 
 Nar cot'io. A powerful remedy which produces stupor. 
 
 (^Tobacco.) 
 Na'sal. A medicine that operates through the nose. 
 
 (Snuff.) 
 Na'Bale. An agent causing a flow of mucus from the nostrils. 
 
 (Powdered Aconite.') 
 Nau'se ant. A substance which causes sickness at the 
 
 stomach. (Ipecacuanha in small doses.') 
 Nec'tar. Any pleasant or delicious liquor or beverage. 
 
 CWine.) 
 Ne pen'the. A medicine used by the ancients to give relief 
 
 from pain and sorrow. (Opium.) 
 Ne phret'lc or Ne phrlt'ic. A medicine used to cure kidney 
 
 diseases. (Buchu.) 
 Ner vI-Mo'tor. An internal agent causing reflex movements. 
 
 (Strychnine.) 
 Nerv'ine. An agent calming the nervous system. 
 
 ( 'Valerian.) 
 Neu rit'ic. A remedy acting on the nerves. (Morphine.') 
 Neu rot'ic. A medicine which acts upon the lervous 
 
 system. (Bromides.) 
 Nu'trl ant or Nu'tri ent. A medicine which replaces the 
 
 wasted material of animal or vegetable life. (Malt.) 
 Nu'tri ment. Anything which promotes growth and repairs 
 
 the natural waste of life. (Food.) 
 Ob'stru ent. Anything that closes up natural passages in 
 
 the body. ( Tannin.) 
 Ob stu pe fac'tive. An agent which deadens the senses. 
 
 (Opium.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 41 
 
 Ob tund'ent. An agent relieving irritation. {Acacia.) 
 Ob tund'er. An agent whlcli blunts sensibility. (Opium.) 
 Ob vol ven'tl ac. An agent soothing the irritated surfaces. 
 
 (Lycopodium.) 
 Oc clud'ent. A substance which closes or shuts up pas- 
 sages. {Alum ) 
 O cy o din'lc. An agent which aids the birth of a child. 
 
 {Ergot.) 
 Ocypb'onua. An agent that kills speedily. {Hydrocyanic 
 
 Acid.) 
 Oc y to ce'us. An agent that expedites the birth of a child. 
 
 {Ustilago.) 
 Ocytoc'io. Anything that aids parturition. (Ergot.) 
 Ooytoc'ius. Anything that hastens childbirth. (Cotton 
 
 Boot Bark.) 
 O din o poB'lc. An agent which aids labor pains. (Ergot.) 
 O don tal'glo. A remedy for toothache. (Oil of Cloves.) 
 O don'tic. A remedy for toothache. (Creosote.) 
 O don'to trim ma, A substance used to clean the teeth. 
 
 (Prepared Chalk.) 
 O'dor ant. A substance that yields fragrance. (Myrrh.) 
 O dor ll'er um. A remedy that gives odor or flavor. 
 
 (Lavender.) 
 Oph thai mid 1 um. A remedy for eye diseases. (Abrus.) 
 O'pi ate. A medicine which causes sleep. (Opium.) 
 Op'ti cum. An agent employed in diseases of the eye. 
 
 (Atropine.) 
 Op'pi la tive. A remedy closing the pores. (Belladonna ) 
 O tal'gic. A remedy for toothache. (Creosote.) 
 O'tic. A remedy for diseases of the ear. (Olive Oil.) 
 Ox y der'ci cu3. A remedy supposed to sharpen the eye- 
 sight. 
 Ox y to9'lc. An agent that promotes uterine contractions or 
 
 parturition. (Ustilago.) 
 Ox yt'o cus. A substance that accelerates parturition. 
 
 (Ergot.) 
 Ox y u'ri cide. Any medicine which is destructive to para- 
 sitic worms. (iSantonin.) 
 
42 THEKAPECTIC TEEMS. 
 
 Pab'u lum. That which noarishes animals or plants. 
 
 (^Food.} 
 Pal'U a tive. A remedy which relieves but does not cure a 
 
 disease. {Morphine.") 
 Pan a ce'a; A pretended remedy for every disease. A re- 
 lief or solace for affliction. (JPatent Medicines.) 
 Pan ere at'ic-de pres'aant. An agent which decreases the 
 
 secretion of the pancreas. {Atropine.) 
 Pan ere at'ic-stim'u lant. An agent which increases the 
 
 secretion of the pancreas. {Ether.) 
 Par a sit'i cide. A remedy which is destructive of parasites. 
 
 (Bemin.) 
 Par tu'ri ent. A medicine which aids childbirth. {Ergot.) 
 Par tu ri fa'cient. A medicine which facilitates parturition 
 
 or gives relief in childbearing. {Chloroform.) 
 Pazet'icus. A remedy which relaxes the system. {Tartar 
 
 Emetic.) 
 Pec'to ral. A medicine which relieves the chest or lungs. 
 
 {Pulmonaria.) 
 Pe pan'tio us. A remedy which favors the maturation of an 
 
 inflammatory tumor. {Poultice.) 
 Pe pas'tic. A medicine supposed to have the power of 
 
 favoring the concoction of diseases. 
 Pep'tlc. An agent which assists digestion. {Pepsin.) 
 Per i startle. A medicine which increases peristalsis or 
 
 intestinal contractions. (iVux Vomica.) 
 Fes'ti lent. A substance producing epidemics. 
 Phag e den'ic. A medicine used in the treatment of phage- 
 dena. 
 Pha lai'a. A remedy supposed to cure all diseases. {Patent 
 
 Medicines.) 
 Phan tas mat'ie or Phan tas'tlc. A remedy prodncing 
 
 phantoms. {Absinthium.) 
 Phar'macon. A medicine; a drug; or a poison. 
 Pbar ma eo pos'ia. A liquid remedy causing an action of 
 
 the bowels. {Infusion of Senna.) 
 Phll'ter or Phil'tre. A medicine often used by the ancients 
 
 for the purpose of inspiring love. 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 43 
 
 Phleg'ma gogne. A medicine supposed to expel phlegm. 
 Phleg mafic. A substance that generates phlegm. 
 Phren'l ca. Medicine which afCectS" the mental faculties 
 
 (Alcohol.) 
 Phthi roc'to nua. A remedy causing abortion. (Ergot.) 
 Phthor'i us. A substance capable of prodaclng abortion 
 
 (Sue.) 
 Phy go ga lao'tio. A remedy stopping the secretion of 
 
 milk. (Alnus.) 
 Phys'io. A substance administered to cure disease. 
 
 (Opium.) Also, a medicine that acts on the bowels. 
 Pick. A remedy causing vomiting. (Ipecac.) 
 Pla ce'bo. An inert substance given to satisfy a patient 
 
 (Sarsaparilla.) 
 Pneu mat'i ca. Agents which act on the respiratory tract. 
 
 (Senega.) 
 Pneu mon'ic. A medicine for affections of the lungs. 
 
 (Serpentaria.) 
 Poi'son. An agent which destroys life when introduced 
 
 into the system, (thosphorus.) 
 Poi'son, Ao'ro-nar cot'lc. A poison which produces both 
 
 Irritation and narcotism. (Strychnine.) 
 Poi'son, Ac'ro-sed'a tive. A substance that deranges the 
 
 functions and produces both irritation and narco- 
 tism. 
 Poi'son, Ir'ri tant* A poison which produces irritation or 
 
 inflammation. (Arsenic.) 
 Poi'son, Naroot'ic. A poison that produces stupor or 
 
 delirium. (Opium.) 
 Poi'son, Sed'a tive. A poison which directly reduces the 
 
 vital power. (Hydrocyanic Acid.) 
 Pol'y chrest. A medicine that serves for many uses or that 
 
 cures many diseases. (Calomel.) 
 Po ten'tial. A remedy which, though powerful, does not 
 
 act till some time after it has been administered. 
 
 (Arsenic.) 
 Po ten'tial-cau'ter y. A chemical which destroys flesh. 
 
 (Nitric Acid.) 
 
44 THERAPEtlTIC TERMS. 
 
 Free ser va to'rl us. A preservative remedy. (, Sun Light.) 
 
 Pre serv'a tlve. An agent preventing deterioration of 
 another. {Sugar.) 
 
 Pre vent'ive. An agent that hinders or prevents a disease. 
 {Exercise.) 
 
 Proph y lac'tlc. A medicine which prevents the taking or 
 development of disease. {Vaccine.) 
 
 Prop o tis'mus. A remedy formerly given a patient to pre- 
 pare him for a medicine acting on the bovrels. 
 
 Pro tect'ive. A mi-dicine which protects a part when applied 
 to it. {Collodion.) 
 
 Pru'ri ent. A substance that causes an itching sensation. 
 ( Cowage.) 
 
 Pso'ric. A medicine to cure the itch. {Sulphur.) 
 
 Psych'ti ca. Cooling remedies. {Acid Drinks.) 
 
 Ptar'mic. A medicine causing sneezing. {Snuff.) 
 
 Pty al'o gogue. A substance which increases the flow of 
 saliva. {Jaborandi.) 
 
 Ptys'ma gogue. A remedy increasing the flow of saliva. 
 {Mercury.) 
 
 Puke. A remedy which causes an evacuation of the stomach 
 {Lobelia.) 
 
 Pul'mo na ry-Sed'a tive. An agent which quiets the res- 
 piratory apparatus. {Opium.) 
 
 Pul'mo na ry-Stlm'u lant. An agent which increases the 
 respiratory secretion. {Senega.) 
 
 Pun'gent. An agent which is sharp, piercing, biting and 
 stimulating. {Ammonium Carbonate.) 
 
 Pur'ga ment. An agent that cleanses the bowels. {Castor 
 Oil.) 
 
 Pur'ga tive. A medicine which produces increased dis- 
 charges from the bowels. {Calomel.) 
 
 Purge. An agent causing an action of the bowels. {Podo- 
 phyllum.) 
 
 Pus'tu lant. An external remedy causing the formation of 
 pus. {Croton Oil.) 
 
 Py o ge net'ic. A substance that produces pus. 
 
 Py o gen'lc. A medicine that generates pus. 
 
THERAPEUTIC TEEMS. 45 
 
 Py re to go net'lo. A remedy which increases the organic 
 activity of the system. {Alcohol.) 
 
 Pyr o gen'ic. An agent that produces fever. 
 
 Py rot'lo. An agent having power to burn. (^Sulphuric 
 Acid.) 
 
 Ba re fa'cient or Ba ri fa'cient. A remedy supposed to 
 extend the bulk of the blood. (Alkalies.) 
 
 Be cu'per a tive. A medicine for restoring vigor and 
 strength. (Cod Liver Oil.) 
 
 Be frig'er ant. A medicine which lessens the bodily tem- 
 perature. (Antipyrin.) 
 
 Be frig'er a tive. A cooling agent. ( Tartaric Acid.) 
 
 Be lax'ant. Anything that eases the muscles. (Cliluroform.) 
 
 Be laz'a tive. An agent that slightly Increases the number 
 of stools. (Olive Oil.) 
 
 Bem'e dy. An agent used in the treatment of diseases. 
 
 Be par'a tive. A remedy which restores an exhausted sys- 
 tem. (Food.) 
 
 Be pel'lent. A medicine supposed to cause diseases to 
 recede from the surface. 
 
 Be per cuss'ive. An agent administered to cause diseases 
 to recede from the surface. 
 
 Be per cu'tient. A remedy supposed to cause diseases to 
 recede from the surface. 
 
 Bes i no'sa. Eesinous substances which Increase func- 
 tional activity. 
 
 Be sol'vent. A remedy which removes hard tumors. 
 (Potassium Iodide.) 
 
 Be stor'a tive. A medicine for restoring vigor and strength. 
 (Cinchona.) 
 
 Be sump'tive. A remedy which restores strength and flesh 
 to the body. (.Food.) 
 
 Be vel'lent. A substance which irritates and draws blood 
 from other parts of the body. (Cantharides.) 
 
 Be vul'sant. A medicine which by causing Irritation draws 
 force and blood from a distant diseased part. (Blister.) 
 
 Be vul'sive. An agent which causes irritation and draws 
 blood from a distant diseased part. (Muatard.) 
 
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 THEEAPEUTIC TEEMS. 
 
 Bhyp'ti ous. A cleansing agent. {Water.) 
 
 Bob'o rant. An agent which repairs or builds up the 
 tissues. (Malt.) 
 
 Ku be fa'oient. A medicine which causes irritation and 
 redness o£ the skin. (Capsicum.') 
 
 Sal'ine. A cooling salt. (Epsom Salts.) 
 
 Sal'l vant. A substance exciting an increased flow of the 
 saliva. (Jaborandi.) 
 
 San'a tive. A subsiance having the power to cure or heal. 
 (Quinine.) 
 
 San'a to ry. An agent that cures disease. 
 
 Sap o ril'ic. An agent having the power of producing the 
 sensation of taste. (Cloves.) 
 
 Sar cot'ic. A medicine promoting or producing the growth 
 of flesh. (Malt.) 
 
 Sat'u rant. A medicine used to correct acidity of the 
 stomach. (Magnesium Carbonate.) 
 
 Sa'vor y. A substance producing an agreeable impression 
 on the sense of taste. (Soast Beef.) 
 
 Se dan'tia. Agents allaying irritability or excitement. 
 (Choral.) 
 
 Sed'a tive. A medicine which lowers functional activity. 
 (Choral.) 
 
 Sed'a tive, Lo'cal. A medicine which when locally applied 
 lowers functional activity. (Ice.) 
 
 Sed'a tive, Pul'mo na ry. A medicine which lowers the 
 funclional activity of the pulmonary system. (Hydro- 
 cyanic acid.) 
 
 Sed'a tive, Spi'nal. A medicine which lowers the functional 
 activity of the spinal nervous system. (Gelsemium.) 
 
 Sed'a tive, Sto macli'ic. A medicine which lowers the 
 functional activity of the stomach. (Sodium Bicar- 
 bonate.) 
 
 Sep'tic. A substance that promotes putrefaction. 
 
 SI al'a gogue or Si al'o gogue. A medicine which excites 
 the salivary glands to secretion. (Jaborandi.) 
 
 81 al'lc. A remedy affecting the salivary glands. (Pilo- 
 carpine.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 47 
 
 SI al o cl net'lc. A medicine increasing the flow of saliva. 
 
 (iicoM'ce.) 
 Sic'cant or Sic'ca tive. An agent that promotes dryness. 
 
 (^Belladonna ■') 
 Sic cil'ic. A remedy causing dryness. (Atropine.") 
 Slm'ple-Blt'ter. An agent with a pure bitter taste. (Qitassia.) 
 Si'tos. A substance which nourishes the body. (Malt.) 
 Smec'tl ca. Agents that cleanse. (Water.) 
 Smegmatic. A cleansing agent. (Water.) 
 Sol'u tive. A remedy producing a mild action of the bowels. 
 
 (Olive Oil.) 
 Sol'vent. A substance which dissolves solids in the system. 
 
 (Potassium Iodide.) 
 Som ni la'cient. An agent which causes sleep. (Morphine.) 
 Som nif'er ous. A medicine which produces sleep. 
 
 (Opium.) 
 Som nif'er lo. An agent which induces sleep. (Chloral.) 
 Som nil'u gous. An agent that drives away sleep. 
 
 (Coffee.) 
 Soporific. A medicine which causes sleep. (Morphine.) 
 Sop'o rose, or Sop'o rous. A remedy causing sleep. 
 
 (Morphine.) 
 Sor be fa'clent. A medicine which causes abortion. 
 
 (Ergot.) 
 Spas mafic. A medicine for spasms. (Ether.) 
 Spas mod'ic. A remedy for spasms. (Amy I Nitrite.) 
 Spasmot'ic. A remedy against spasms. (Chloroform.) 
 Spas'tic. Agents which increase the irritability of the 
 
 muscles and induce spasms or convulsions. (Strych- 
 nine.) 
 Spe cif ic. A medicine which has a direct curative influence 
 
 on certain individual diseases. (Potassium Iodide on 
 
 syphilis.) 
 Spl'nant. A substance which acts on the spinal cord. 
 
 (Potassium Bromide.) 
 Splanch'ni ca. Medicines adapted to diseases of the 
 
 bowels. (Bhubarb.) 
 Sple'nic. A remedy acting on the spleen. (Iodine.) 
 
48 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Spu ta to'rl ous. A remedy causing expectoration. (To- 
 bacco.) 
 Startle. An agent repelling morbid processes. (Iodine.) 
 Steg not'io. An agent that produces contraction of organic 
 
 tissues or arrest of discharge. (Alum.) 
 Ster nu ta men'tum. A substance which causes sneezing. 
 
 (Bed Pepper.) 
 Ster nu'ta to ry. A remedy which produces sneezing. 
 
 (Hellebore.) 
 Ster'nu to ry. A medicine causing sneezing. (Snuff.) 
 StU bo'ma. A remedy beautifying the skin. (Glycerin.) 
 Stlm'u lant. A medicine which increases functional activ- 
 ity. (Aromatic Spirit of Ammonia.) 
 Stim'u lant, Lo'cal. A medicine which when locally applied 
 
 increases the functional activity. (Mustard.) 
 Stim'u lant, Pul'mo na ry. A medicine which increases the 
 
 functional activity of the lungs. ^Strychnine.) 
 Stim'u lant, Spl'nal. An agent employed to increase the 
 
 functional activity of the spinal nervous system. 
 
 (Strychnine.) 
 Stim'u lant, Sto m.ach'ic. A substance which increa-es the 
 
 functional activity of the stomach. (Mustard.) 
 Stim'u lant, Vas'o-mo'tor. An agent which increases the 
 
 arterial pressure. (Coffee.) 
 Stip'tio, or Styp'tio. A medicine which stops bleeding. 
 
 (Tannin.) 
 Stom'a cal or Stom'ach al. A medicine which stimulates 
 
 the action of the stomach. (Pepper.) 
 Sto mach'lc. A stimulant of the stomach. (Gfinger.) 
 Sto mafic. A medicine for diseases of the mouth. 
 
 (Borax.) 
 Stryph'na. An agent producing contraction of organic 
 
 tissues or arrest of discharge. (Alum.) 
 Stu pe fa'clent. An agent that has power to stupefy. 
 
 (Opium.) 
 Stu pe fac'tlve. A medicine having power to stupefy. 
 
 (Morphine.) 
 Sub'stan tive al'i ment, A nutritious substance. (Meat.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TEEMS. 49 
 
 Sub'sti tu tive. A substance applied to produce aa irrita- 
 tion and substitute it lor an inflammation in another 
 part. (_CanthaHies.) 
 
 Sue CO da'ne um. Medicines which may be substituted 
 for others possessing the same properties. 
 
 Su dor if ic. A medicine which produces sweating. (Pilo- 
 carpus.) 
 
 Su per se'dent. A medicine which prevents or displaces 
 diseased action in a part or organ. (^Calomel.') 
 
 Sup'pu rant. A substance that causes the formation of pus. 
 
 Sup'pu ra tive. An agent that generates pus. 
 
 Syn'er gist. An agent or remedy that co-operates with 
 another and promotes its action. 
 
 Syn te ret'ic. A preventive remedy. (^Quinine,') 
 
 TsB'ni a cide, or TEe'ni cide. A medicine which Icills tape- 
 worms. (Jiusso.) 
 
 Tee'ni cite. A substance IiiUing tape-worms. (^Malefem.) 
 
 Tse'ni luge. A medicine which expels tape-worms. (Cro- 
 ton Oil.) 
 
 Tern pe ran'tia. Agents which reduce the temperature of 
 the body when unduly augmented. (^Acids.) 
 
 Te tan'ic. An agent which augments the irritability of the 
 muscles inducing spasms. (^Strychnine.) 
 
 Than a to'des. A substance causing death. (Strychnine.) 
 
 Thar a peu'tic. A curative substance. (^Malt.) 
 
 Ther man'ti ca. Heat-producing agents. (Fats.) 
 
 Ton'ic. A medicine which permanently increases the 
 systemic tone by stimulating nutrition. (Gentian.) 
 
 To no'ti cus. A medicine promoting nutrition and tone. 
 (Cinchona.) 
 
 Top'ic. An external local application or remedy. (Lini- 
 ment.) 
 
 Tor por if Ic. An agent tending to produce torpor. 
 ( Opium ) 
 
 Tox'ic »)• Tox'l cal. A poisonous substance. (Phosphorus.) 
 
 Tox'i cant. A poisonous agent or drug. (Opium.) 
 
 Trau mafic. A medicine adapted to the cure of wounds. 
 (Calendula.) 
 
50 
 
 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 Tri Oho phy'ia. Remedies promoting the growth of hair. 
 {Cantharides.) 
 
 U'rens. A substance -which destroys the living tissues. 
 (Nitric Acid.) 
 
 n ret'ic. An agent augmenting the secretion of urine. 
 (Buchu.) 
 
 U'ri na ry-sed'a tive. A substance lessening the irrita- 
 bility of the entire urinary tract. {Water.') 
 
 U'ri na tive. Provoking the flow of urine. {Potassium 
 Nitrate ) 
 
 U'ter ine. An agent affecting the uterus. (Com Smut.) 
 
 U'ter Ine-al'ter a tive. An agent supposed to have specific 
 influence over the uterus. (Iodine.) 
 
 U'ter ine -de pres'sant. An agent that lessens the contrac- 
 tions of the uterus. (Opium.) 
 
 U'ter ine-ton'ic. An agent supposed to have specific influ- 
 ence over the uterus. (Blackhaw.) 
 
 Vas'o-mo'tor-de pres'sant. An agent which lowers the 
 vaso-motor system. (Jaborandi.) 
 
 Vas'o-mo'tor-stim'u lant. An agent which increases the 
 arterial pressure. (Caffeine.) 
 
 Veg'e ta tive. A nutritous substance. (AiTOioroot.) 
 
 Ve'hi cle. A substance used as a medium for the adminis- 
 tration of remedies. (Syrup.) 
 
 Ve ne're al. (a) Aremedyfor sexual diseases, (b) A sub- 
 stance which excites sexual passion, (a. Mercury; b. 
 Camphor.) 
 
 Ven'om. An agent injurious to life. 
 
 Ver'mi cide. A medicine which kills intestinal worms, 
 (Santonin.) 
 
 Ver'mi tuge. A medicine which causes the expulsion of 
 intestinal worms. (Calomel.) 
 
 Ves'i cal-sed'a tive. A substance which lessens irritability 
 
 of the bladder. (Opium.) 
 Ves 1 cal-ton'lc. A substance that increases the contractile 
 
 power of the bladder. (Cantharides.) 
 Ves'i cant. A topical agent which causes the exudation 
 of a thin serous fluid under the cuticle. (Croton Oil.) 
 
THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 61 
 
 Ves'i ca to ry. An agent that has the power to raise a blis- 
 ter. (^Cantharides.) 
 
 Vi'ms. A deleterious agent supposed to be a parasitic 
 organism or germ. 
 
 Vom'i cus. An agent causing vomiting. (Mustard.) 
 
 Vom'lt. An agent that causes the ejection ol matter from 
 the stomach. (Zinc Sulphate.) 
 
 Vom'i tive. An agent causing puking. (Lobelia.) 
 
 Vom'i to ry. An agent causing the ejection of matter 
 from the stomach through the mouth. ( Tartar Emetic.) 
 
 Vul'ne ra ry. A substance which causes wounds to heal 
 (Salves.) 
 
 Zo i at'ri ca. Veterinary medicines. 
 
GLOSSARY, 
 
 Abortion. The expulsion of the foetus before it is old 
 
 enough to live. 
 Acarus. An insect parasite of man and animal. 
 Acrimony. A sharp corrosive quality, biting to the tongue. 
 Alvine. Pertaining to the belly. 
 Alimentary. Nutritious. 
 Alimentary Canal. The entire channel, extending from 
 
 the mouth to the anus, through which the food passes. 
 Atrophy. The decrease in size of an organ owing to a 
 
 want of nourishment. 
 Bezoar. A calculous concretion found in the intestines of 
 
 certain ruminant animals. Formerly regarded as an 
 
 unfailing antidote for poison, and a certain remedy for 
 
 eruptive diseases. 
 Bile. The liquid secreted by the liver. 
 Calculi. Stone-like secretions found in the bladder, kidney, 
 
 etc. 
 Carnivorous. Destroying flesh. 
 Catamenla. The recurrent monthly discharge of blood 
 
 during sexual life from the genital canal of the female. 
 Choler. The bile. 
 Cicatrix. The scar or mark left after the healing of a 
 
 wound. 
 Cilia. Small hairs or bair-like processes. 
 Colon. The large intestine. 
 Contagious. Applied to diseases that are communicated 
 
 between persons, either by direct contact or by means 
 
 of an intermediate agent. 
 Copious. Abundant. 
 Corrode. To eat away by degrees. 
 Cutaneous. Pertaining to the skin. 
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aLOSSART. 63 
 
 Deleterious. Injurious; poisonous. 
 
 Dilating. Enlarging. 
 
 Emunctory. An excretory duct or organ. 
 
 Excrescence. Any preternatural formation on any part of 
 the body. 
 
 Excretion. The separation of those fluids from the blood 
 which are supposed to be useless. 
 
 Expectoration. The fluid or semi-fluid matters expelled 
 from the lungs by coughing and spitting. 
 
 Exudates. Substances that flow from the surface of the 
 body. 
 
 Fauces. The opening at the back of the mouth through 
 which the food passes. 
 
 Ferment. A substance which, by mere contact with cer- 
 tain matters, called fermentable, causes fermentationi 
 while its elements do not enter into the composition of 
 the resulting products, which are supplied by the fer- 
 mentable matter, so that a considerable quantity of this 
 matter is transformed by an almost inappreciable quan^ 
 tity of the ferment. 
 
 Flatus. Wind or gas on the stomach or bowels. 
 
 Glutinous. Of the nature of glue. 
 
 Gravel. Small stones formed in the kidneys and the urinary 
 or gall bladder. 
 
 Hemorrbage. The flowing of blood from wounded or 
 broken vessels. 
 
 Herpetic. Pertaining to the liver. 
 
 Humor. Any fluid of the body other than the blood. 
 
 Infectious. Applied to diseases that are capable of trans- 
 mission from one person to another by contact or of 
 being conveyed through the atmosphere. 
 
 liOcliia. The serous discharge from the uterus and vagina 
 after childbirth. 
 
 Menses. The periodical monthly discharge from the 
 uterus. 
 
 Menstruation. The monthly period of the discharge of a 
 red fluid from the uterus. 
 
 Morbid. Not sound and healthful. 
 
64 GLOSSARY. 
 
 Motor. That which imparts motion. 
 
 Mucus. One of the primary fluids of the animal body. 
 
 Mucilaginous. Resembling mucilage, slimy. 
 
 Neutralize. To destroy the identity of a sabstance. 
 
 Noxious. Pernicious. 
 
 Parasitic. Living on, or deriving nourishment from some 
 other living animal or plant. 
 
 Parturition. Expulsion of the foetU'? from the uterus. 
 
 Phantoms. An imaginary representation of objects ncit 
 really present, the effect of disease of the eye or brain. 
 
 Phlegm. The viscid, stringy mucus expectorated or 
 vomited. 
 
 Plague. A contagious and highly fatal epidemic. 
 
 Puking. Ejecting from the stomach. 
 
 Purging. Evacuating the bowels. 
 
 Putrefaction. A condition resulting from the fermentation 
 of albuminous or albuminoid tissues. Always accom- 
 panied by the liberation of disagreeable gases. 
 
 Rigidity. The condition of a muscle when contracted and 
 hard. 
 
 Savor. The taste-producing quality of a substance. 
 
 Secretions. A natural function of the body by which various 
 fluids or substances are separated from the blood. 
 
 Serum. The yellowish fluid separating from the blood after 
 tlie coagulation of the flbrin. 
 
 Stool. The faeces discharged from the bowels. 
 
 Suppuration. The formation of pus. 
 
 Sympathetic. A term applied to the system of nerves con- 
 trolling the internal organs. 
 
 Torpor. A state of abnormal inactivity. 
 
 Umbilicus. An anatomical region of the abdomen. 
 
 Urine. The watery secretion of the kidneys which accumu- 
 lates in the bladder. 
 
 Volatile OH. A class of oils characterized by evaporating 
 
 when heated at a low temperature. 
 Vomiting. The forcible ejection of the contents of the 
 
 stomach through the esophagus and mouth. 
 Venereal. Relating to sexual organs or intercourse. 
 
APPENDIX. 
 
 The Metric System is offlcial in the Uuited states Pharma- 
 copoeia. It should be employed by all pharmacists in 
 manufacturing preparations and by physicians in writing 
 prescriptions. The following tables comprise all the terms 
 that are essential in either compounding preparations or 
 dispensing prescriptions. 
 
 Measures of Weight. 
 
 1 Oram (Gm.; 1.00) = 100 centigrams = 1000 milligrams. 
 1 Centigram (Cg.; .01) =: 10 milligrams. 
 
 1 Milligram (Mg. ; .001). 
 1 Kilo (Kg.) = 1000 grams. 
 
 Measures of Capacity. 
 
 1 Liter (L.) = 1000 cubic centimeters. 
 
 1 Cubic Centimeter (C.c; 1.00). 
 
 Measures of Length. 
 
 1 Meter (M.) = 100 centimeters = 1000 millimeters. 
 
 1 Centimeter (Cm.; .01) = 10 millimeters. 
 
 1 Millimeter (Mm.; .001). 
 1 Mlcromillimeter (Mmm., a; .000001) = 0.001 millimeter. 
 
 In writing prescriptions it is customary to omit the words 
 " gram " or " cubic centimeter " thus : — 
 " Fluid Extract Ergot, 30.00." 
 Instead of 
 " Fluid Extract Ergot, 30 C.c." 
 
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66 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 Or 
 
 " Qnlnine Sulphate, 4.00." 
 
 Instead of 
 
 " Qainine Sulphate, 4 Gm." 
 
 The custom is to dispense solids by weights and liqaids 
 by measure so that " 1.00 " after a solid is read " 1 Gm." 
 and after a liquid " 1 C.c." 
 
 It is the duty of pharmacists to avoid mistakes by using 
 metric weights and measures when dispensing metric 
 prescriptiors. 
 
 Physicians will find it best to learn metric doses and form 
 the habit of thinking in metric terms when writing pre- 
 scriptions. 
 
 The following table gives an idea of the approximate 
 relations between metric terms and the old cumbersome 
 systems: — 
 
 1 Gram = loj 
 
 grains. 
 
 1 Centigram = ^ 
 
 grain. 
 
 1 Milligram = -^lo 
 
 grain. 
 
 1 Kilo = 35 
 
 avd. ozs. 
 
 1 Liter = 34 
 
 fl. ozs. 
 
 1 Cubic Centimeter = 16 
 
 min. 
 
 1 Meter =40 
 
 inches. 
 
 1 Centimeter = i 
 
 inch. 
 
 1 Millimeter = -J-g 
 
 inch. 
 
 1 MicromlUimeter = jaioo 
 
 ■ inch. 
 
 1 Teaspoonful = 4 
 
 cubic centimeters. 
 
 1 Dessertspoonlul = 8 
 
 cubic centimeters. 
 
 1 Tablespoonful = 16 
 
 cubic centimeters. 
 
 Conversion of Grains <o Apothecaries' Weiglit. 
 
 (From The Prescription by Wall.) 
 
 METRIC WEIGHT. APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT. 
 
 O.OOI tiram. 
 0,002 " . 
 0.003 " 
 0.004 " ., 
 
 1-60 grain . 
 1-30 " 
 1-20 " 
 1-15 " 
 
APPENDIX. 57 
 
 METRIC WEIGHT. APOTHECARIES' WEIGHT. 
 
 0.006 Gram 1-12 grain 
 
 0.006 " 1 10 " 
 
 0.008 " 1-8 " 
 
 0.010 " 1.6 " 
 
 0.020 " 1-3 " 
 
 0.030 " 1-2 " 
 
 0.040 " 2-3 " 
 
 0.060 " 1 " 
 
 0.080 " llSgrains 
 
 0.100 " 12.1! '■ 
 
 0.150 " 212 " 
 
 0.200 " 3 " 
 
 0.250 " 4 " 
 
 0.400 ■' 6 " 
 
 0.500 " 8 " 
 
 0.750 " 12 " 
 
 1.000 " 16 " '. 
 
 l.SOOGrams 23 " 
 
 2.000 " 31 " l-2dram. 
 
 2.600 " 38 " 
 
 3.000 " « " 
 
 4.000 " 62 " Idram. 
 
 5.000 " 77 '■ 
 
 6.000 " 92 ■• 11-2 drams. 
 
 7.000 " 108 " 
 
 8.000 '• 123 " 2 drams. 
 
 9.000 " 139 " i.. 
 
 10.000 " 154 " 21-2drams. 
 
 11.000 " 170 " 
 
 12.000 " 185 '■ 3drams. 
 
 13.000 " 200 " 
 
 14.000 " '. 216 " 3 1-2 drams. 
 
 15.000 '■ 232 " 
 
 16.000 " 247 " 4drams 
 
 17.000 " 262 " 
 
 18.000 " 278 " 
 
 19.000 " 293 " 
 
 20.000 " 309 " Sdrairs. 
 
 21.000 " 324 " 
 
 22.000 " 340 " 
 
 23.000 " 356 " edrams 
 
 24.000 " 370 " 
 
 25.000 " 386 " 61-2dram.s. 
 
 26.000 " 401 " 
 
 27.000 " 417 " 7drams 
 
 28.000 '• 432 " 
 
58 
 
 APPENDIX. 
 
 METRIC WEIGHT. 
 
 AFOTHECARIES' WEIGHT. 
 
 29.000 
 
 30.000 
 
 35.000 
 
 40.000 
 
 45.000 
 
 60.000 
 
 60.000 
 
 70.000 
 
 80.000 
 
 90.000 
 
 100.000 
 
 125.000 
 
 150.000 
 
 175.000 
 
 200.000 
 
 225.000 
 
 250.000 
 
 275.000 
 
 300.000 
 
 325.000 
 
 350.000 
 
 375.000 
 
 400.000 
 
 435.000 
 
 450.000 
 
 475 000 
 
 500.000 
 
 GiamH 448 grains. 7 1-2 drams. 
 
 540 
 
 " 9 drams. 
 
 617 
 
 « 
 
 694 
 
 " 11 1-2 drams. 
 
 . 772 
 
 " 13 " 
 
 927 
 
 " 15 1-2 " 
 
 1,080 
 
 " 18 
 
 .1,235 
 
 " 201-2 " 
 
 1,389 
 
 " 23 
 
 1,643 
 
 25 1-2 drams. 
 
 1,929 
 
 " 4 ounces. 
 
 2,315 
 
 " 38 1-2 drams. 
 
 2,701 
 
 " 45 " 
 
 3,086 
 
 " 50 
 
 3,472 
 
 " 58 
 
 3,858 
 
 " 8 ounces. 
 
 4,244 
 
 " 70 1-2 drama. 
 
 4,630 
 
 " 77 
 
 5,015 
 
 " 83 1-2 " 
 
 5,401 
 
 " 90 
 
 6,787 
 
 ** 12 ounces. 
 
 6,173 
 
 " 13 ounces. 
 
 6,559 
 
 " 13 1-2 ounces. 
 
 6,914 
 
 " 14 1-S " 
 
 7,a30 
 
 " 13 
 
 7,7]6 
 
 " 16 
 
 In the above table substitutions can be made respectively 
 of cubic centimeter for gram, minim for grain, fluidram for 
 dram andjfZuidounce for ounce. 
 
LATIN AND GREEK NUMERALS. 
 
 Into many scientific terms Latin and Greek words enter as com- 
 ponent parts. The beginner, who is not acquainted with the 
 classical languages, can only acquire such names and their 
 meaning by memorizing, while he who knows the signifi- 
 cance of the words or syllables, which form part of them, not 
 only understands at once the meaning of the composite 
 terms, but can more readily retain them in his memory. 
 This, however, is but a very small part of the advantage de- 
 rived from the study of the ancient languages, and the intro- 
 duction of at least a short course of them, as a prerequisite 
 to the study of the learned professions, is devoutly to be 
 wished for. By a general agreement among the leading med- 
 ical colleges of the United States, no student was to be ad- 
 mitted after 1892 who could not pass an examination in at 
 least easy Latin prose. But many of those who have already 
 entered are deficient in this valuable auxiliary, and have no 
 time left to them now to recover the lost ground. These, 
 however, may much facilitate their studies by learning the 
 meaning of, at least the most generally used foreign terms, 
 employed in anatomy, histology, botany, natural philosophy, 
 chemistry, etc. 
 
 For chemistry, perhaps more than for any other discipline 
 of natural sciences, the knowledge of Latin and Greek numer- 
 als used in the nomenclature is almost indispensable. For- 
 tunately, there are comparatively few needed and these may 
 be readily learned. Some of the junior students of the 
 Missouri Medical College, who were anxious to supply this 
 deficiency in their preliminary studies, applied to Professor 
 C. O. Curtman for a brief table of the numerals, so as to aid 
 
 (59) 
 
60 
 
 LA.TIN AND GREEK NUMERALS. 
 
 them ia better understanding and remembering the names 
 of the different oxides, chlorides, etc., and the numerical 
 terms used in crystallography. The Doctor published in 
 the Meyer Brothers Druggist the following. 
 
 Cardinal Numbers. 
 
 ENGURH. 
 
 1 One. 
 
 2 Two. 
 
 3 Three. 
 1 Four. 
 
 5 Five. 
 
 6 Sis. 
 
 7 Seven. 
 
 8 Eight. 
 
 9 Nine. 
 
 10 Ten. 
 
 11 Eleven. 
 
 12 Twelve. 
 
 13 Thirteen. 
 
 14 Foarteen. 
 
 15 Fifteen. 
 
 16 Sixteen. 
 
 17 Seventeen. 
 
 18 Eighteen. 
 
 19 Nineteen. 
 
 20 Twenty. 
 
 LATIN. 
 
 Unus, a, nm. 
 
 Dno, ae, u. 
 
 Tres, tria. 
 
 Qaatnor. 
 
 Qainqne, 
 
 Sex. 
 
 Septem. 
 
 Octo. 
 
 Novem. 
 
 Decern. 
 
 Undecim. 
 
 Dnodecim. 
 
 Tredecim. 
 
 Quatordecim. 
 
 Qaindecim. 
 
 Sedecim. 
 
 Septendecim. 
 
 Daodeviginti. 
 
 Undevlgintl. 
 
 Vlginti. 
 
 21 Twenty-one.ete.Vigintl nnns, etc 
 
 30 Thirty. 
 
 40 Forty. 
 
 50 Fifty. 
 
 60 Sixty. 
 
 70 Seventy. 
 
 80 Eighty. 
 
 90 Ninety. 
 100 Hundred. 
 200 Two hundred. 
 
 Trlginta. 
 
 Qaadraginta. 
 
 Qaingnaginta. 
 
 Sexaginta. 
 
 Septaaglnta. 
 
 Octoglnta. 
 
 Nonaginta. 
 
 Centum. 
 
 Ducenti. 
 
 800 Throe hundred. Trecenti. 
 400 Four hundred. Quadrlngenti. 
 1000 Thousand. Mille. 
 
 10000 Ten thousand. Decern millia. 
 
 GRBEK. 
 
 Heis, mia, hen (mono-) 
 Dyo Cduo) (di-) 
 
 Treis (tri-) 
 
 Tessares (tetra-). 
 
 Pente (penta-). 
 
 Hex. 
 Hepta. 
 Okto. 
 Ennea. 
 Deka. 
 Hendeka. 
 Dodeka. 
 Deka treis. 
 Dekatessares. 
 Dekapente. 
 Dekahex. 
 Dekahepta. 
 Dekaocto. 
 Deka ennea. 
 Eikosi. 
 Eikosihels. 
 Triakonta. 
 Tessarakonta. 
 PentsBkonta. 
 Hexsekonta. 
 Hebdomaekonta. 
 Ogdosekonta. 
 EnneuEBkonta. 
 Hekaton (hekto-). 
 
 Diakosl. 
 Trlakosi. 
 Tessarakosl, etc. 
 Chlliol (kilo-)- 
 
 Myrloi (myria-)- 
 
LATIN AND GKEEK NUMERALS. 
 
 61 
 
 II. Ordinal Numbers. 
 
 ENGLISH. 
 
 LATIN. 
 
 GKEEK. 
 
 1 First. 
 
 PrimuB. 
 
 Protos. 
 
 2 Second. 
 
 Secundus. 
 
 Denteros. 
 
 3 Third. 
 
 Tertiua. 
 
 TritoB. 
 
 4 Fourth. 
 
 Quartus. 
 
 Tetartos. 
 
 B Filth. 
 
 Quintus. 
 
 Pemptos. 
 
 6 Sixth. 
 
 Sextus. 
 
 Hektos. 
 
 7 Seventh. 
 
 Septimus. 
 
 Hebdomos. 
 
 8 Eighth. 
 
 Octavufl. 
 
 Ogdoos. 
 
 9 Ninth. 
 
 Nonus. 
 
 EnnatOB. 
 
 10 Tenth. 
 
 Deoimus. 
 
 DekatoB. 
 
 20 Twentieth. 
 
 Vicesimns. 
 
 Eikostos. 
 
 30 Thirtieth 
 
 Tricesimus. 
 
 Triakostos. 
 
 40 Fortieth. 
 
 Quadragesimus. 
 
 Tessarakostos. 
 
 50 Fiftieth. 
 
 Quiqnagesimus. 
 
 Pentsekostos. 
 
 60 Sixtieth. 
 
 Sexagesimus. 
 
 HexsekOBtOB. 
 
 70 Seventieth. 
 
 Septuagesimus. 
 
 HebdomffikostoB. 
 
 80 Eightieth. 
 
 Cotogeslmus. 
 
 Ogdoaskostos. 
 
 90 Ninetieth. 
 
 Nonageslmua. 
 
 EnnenzekoBtos. 
 
 100 Hundredth. 
 
 Centesimus. 
 
 Hekatostos. 
 
 200 Two-hundredth. 
 
 DucentesimuB. 
 
 DiakoBioBtos. 
 
 300 Three-hundredth.Trecentesimus. 
 
 Trlaskoslostos. 
 
 400 Four-hundredth. 
 
 Quadringentesimus. 
 
 Tessarakoslostoa. 
 
 1000 Thousandth. 
 
 Millesimus. 
 
 Chiliostos. 
 
 10000 Ten-thouaandth. 
 
 Deciesmilleslmns. 
 
 Myriostofl. 
 
 III. Sundry Other Numerals. 
 A. Distributive. 
 
 ENGLISH. LATIN. GREEK. 
 
 1 Single or one by one. Singulus. Monos. 
 
 2 Double or two by two. Binl, Dis or dlchos. 
 
 3 Triple or three by three. Ternl or trlnl. Trls or trichos. 
 
 4 Quadruple or four by lonr.Quaterni. Tetrachos. 
 
 Etc., etc. 
 
 B. Stulplicative. 
 
 The English — fold, Is expressed in Latin by - 
 plica, a fold), Greek — pious. 
 
 -plex (from 
 
 ENGLISH. 
 
 LATIN. 
 
 GKEEK 
 
 Simple. 
 
 Simplex 
 
 Haplous. 
 
 Cwithont fold). 
 
 (sine plica). 
 
 
 Twofold. 
 
 Duplex. 
 
 Etc., etc. 
 
 Diplous. 
 
62 
 
 LATIN AND GREEK NUMERALS. 
 
 C. Numeral Adverbs. 
 
 The English - 
 
 - times corresponds to toe Greek — ki 
 
 ENGLISH. 
 
 LATIN. 
 
 GKEEE. 
 
 1 Once. 
 
 Semel. 
 
 
 Hapax. 
 
 2 Twice. 
 
 Bis. 
 
 
 Dis. 
 
 3 Thrice. 
 
 Ter. 
 
 
 Tris or triakis. 
 
 4 Foar times. 
 
 Qaater. 
 
 
 Tctrakis. 
 
 S Five times. 
 
 Qainqales. 
 
 
 Fentaliis. 
 
 6 Six times. 
 
 Sexies. 
 
 
 Hexakis. 
 
 7 Sevcu times. 
 
 Septles. 
 
 
 Heptakis. 
 
 8 Elglit times. 
 
 Octies. 
 
 
 Oktokis. 
 
 
 Etc. 
 
 , etc. 
 
 
 D. Miscellaneous Terms Referring to Quantity. 
 
 ENGLISH. 
 
 i Halt. 
 
 1} One and one-tialt. 
 
 Many. 
 
 Large. 
 Small. 
 
 LATIN. 
 
 Semissis (semi-). 
 
 Sesqni. 
 
 Malti-. 
 
 Magnus. 
 
 Parvus. 
 
 Hemi-. 
 
 Poly-. 
 
 Makro-. 
 
 Mikro-. 
 
 Examples. 
 
 Mono-basic; di-basic; tri-basic; tetra-basic, used of acids 
 to designate the number of hydrogen atoms replaceable by 
 basic metals. 
 
 Tetra-hedron, crystal with four sides or facets; okto- 
 hedron, crystal with eight sides or facets ; dodeka-hedron, 
 crystal with twelve sides or facets; eikosi-tetra-hedron, 
 crystal with twenty-four sides or facets. 
 
 Triakis-okto-hedron, with three times eight facets; 
 tetrakis-hexa-hedron, with four times six facets. 
 
 Hemi-hedron, crystal with one-half of the number of 
 facets. 
 
 Deci -gramme 
 
 Centi-gramme 
 
 Milligramme 
 
 Doka gramme 
 
 Hekto-gramnie 
 
 Kilogramme 
 
 Myrlagramme 
 
 1-10 gramme. 
 
 1100 gramme. 
 
 1-1000 gramme. 
 
 10 grammes. 
 
 100 grammes. 
 
 1000 grammes. 
 
 10000 grammes. 
 
LATIN AND GREEK NUMERALS. 63 
 
 Mou-ozide, mono-chloride, having one atom of oxygen 
 or chlorine in the molecule. 
 
 Dl-oxide having tvFO oxygen atoms. Tetr-oxide having 
 four oxygen atoms. 
 
 Tetra-chloride, having four chlorine atoms. Penta- 
 sulpbide, having Ave atoms of sulphur in a molecule. 
 
 Quadri-valent, having four valencies or atom-flxing 
 powers. 
 
 Quadri-ceps, having four beads. Bi-ceps, having two 
 heads. 
 
 Uni-cellular, consisting of a single cell, 
 
 Multi-locular, appearing in many places. 
 
 Diplo-coccus, a micro-coccus wiih double body, like an 
 inverted figure 8. 
 
 Dicho-tomous, being split into two portions. 
 
 Foly- sulphides, compounds with many atoms of sul- 
 phur. 
 
TERMS APPLIED TO REMEDIES 
 WHICH ARE ALWAYS OR GEN- 
 ERALLY USED EXTERNALLY. 
 
 Abluent. 
 
 Absorbent. 
 
 Abstergent, 
 
 Abstersive. 
 
 Acaricide. 
 
 Actual Cautery. 
 
 Agglutlnant. 
 
 Allpesnos. 
 
 Alipantos. 
 
 AnacoUema. 
 
 Ansestlietic, local. 
 
 Anastaltlc. 
 
 Anodic. 
 
 Anthracokali. 
 
 Antibromic, 
 
 Antlcatarrhal. 
 
 Antlhemorrholdal. 
 
 Antiodontalgic. 
 
 Antlphtbeiriaca. 
 
 Antipruritic. 
 
 Antipsoric. 
 
 Antipyrotio. 
 
 Antiscabious. 
 
 Antizymic. 
 
 Balsamic. 
 
 Caustic, 
 
 Cauteretic, 
 
 Cauterant. 
 
 Cautery. 
 
 Cautery, actual. 
 
 Cautery, potential 
 
 Corrodent. 
 
 Corrosive. 
 
 Cosmetic. 
 
 Counter Irritant. 
 
 Depilatory. 
 
 Depurant. 
 
 Depurgatory. 
 
 Derivative, 
 
 Desiccant, 
 
 Desiccative, 
 
 Desiccatory. 
 
 Detergens. 
 
 Detersive. 
 
 Diabrotic. 
 
 Diaeretic, 
 
 Disintectemt. 
 
 EchecoUon. 
 
 Bmundant. 
 
 Epilatorium. 
 
 Epispastlc, 
 
 Epompalium. 
 
 Erodent. 
 
 Erosive. 
 
 Escharotic. 
 
 External. 
 
 (64) 
 
TEEMS APPLIED TO REMEDIES USED EXTERNALLY. 65 
 
 Pomes. 
 
 Frontal. 
 
 Isnis Actualls. 
 
 Ignis Potentlalis. 
 
 Insecticide. 
 
 Irritant. 
 
 Local Antisialic. 
 
 Local Astringent. 
 
 Mundlflcant. 
 
 Mimdiflcative. 
 
 Obvolventiac. 
 
 Odontalgic. 
 
 Odontic. 
 
 Odontotrimma. 
 
 Potential cautery. 
 
 Protective. 
 
 Prurient. 
 
 Psorio. 
 
 Pustulant. 
 
 Revellent. 
 
 Bevulsant. 
 
 Revulsive. 
 
 Ehypticus. 
 
 Rubefacient. 
 
 Smectica. 
 
 Smegmatic. 
 
 Stllboma. 
 
 Stimulant, local. 
 
 Sfcjrptic. 
 
 Topic. 
 
 Vesicant. 
 
 Vesicatory. 
 
 Vulnerary. 
 
ONE HUNDRED VERY COMMON 
 THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 
 
 The following list of one hundred words has been com- 
 piled from recent works on materia medicaand therapeutics. 
 It does not comprise more than a small proportion of the 
 Therapeutic Terms employed in Current literature, but will 
 assist the students of medicine and pharmacy in forming a 
 vocabulary of the most frequently occurring of the more 
 common terms. 
 
 It is advisable to look up the definitions of the entire list 
 and commit them to memory. The student can make emen- 
 dations as unfamiliar words occur in future reading or study. 
 
 Absorbent. 
 Abortlfaclent. 
 Alterative. 
 Ansssthetlc. 
 Analgesic. 
 Anaphrodisiac. 
 Anodyne. 
 Antacid. 
 Anthelmintic. 
 Antemetlc. 
 Antihysteric. 
 Antiparlodic. 
 Antiphlogistic. 
 Antipyretic. 
 Antiscorbutic. 
 Antiseptic. 
 Antispasmodic. 
 Antivenereal. 
 (66) 
 
 Aperient. 
 
 Aphrodisiac. 
 
 Astringent. 
 
 Cardiac. 
 
 Carminative. 
 
 Cathartic. 
 
 Caustic. 
 
 Cholagogrue. 
 
 Condiment. 
 
 Counter-irritant. 
 
 Dentifrice. 
 
 Demulcent. 
 
 Deobstruent. 
 
 Deodorant. 
 
 Deodorizer. 
 
 Depilatory. 
 
 Depletive, 
 
 Depressant. 
 
ONE HUNDRED TEET COMMON THERAPEUTIC TERMS. 67 
 
 Depurative. 
 
 Detergent. 
 
 Diaphoretic 
 
 Dietetic. 
 
 Disoutlent. 
 
 Disinfectant. 
 
 Diuretic. 
 
 Drastic. 
 
 Ecbolic. 
 
 Emetic. 
 
 Emmenagogrue. 
 
 Emmollient. 
 
 Epispastic. 
 
 ErrMne. 
 
 Bscharotic. 
 
 Evacuant. 
 
 Excitant. 
 
 Expectorant. 
 
 Febrifuge. 
 
 Galactagogue. 
 
 Germicide. 
 
 Hemostatic. 
 
 Hydragogue. 
 
 Hypnotic. 
 
 Insecticide, 
 
 Intoxicant. 
 
 Irritant. 
 
 Laxative. 
 
 Iienltive. 
 
 Lithontriptlc. 
 
 Masticatory. 
 
 Mydriatic. 
 
 Narcotic. 
 
 Nauseant. 
 
 Nephritic. 
 
 Nervine. 
 
 Nutrient. 
 
 Oxytoxlc. 
 
 Palliative. 
 
 Parasiticide. 
 
 Parturient. 
 
 Pectoral. 
 
 Poison. 
 
 Preventive. 
 
 Protective. 
 
 Purgative. 
 
 Refrigerant. 
 
 Eesolvent. 
 
 Restorative. 
 
 Rubefacient. 
 
 Sedative. 
 
 Slalagogue. 
 
 Solvent. 
 
 Sternutatory. 
 
 Stimulant. 
 
 Stomachic. 
 
 Styptic. 
 
 Suppurant. 
 
 Tsenituge. 
 
 Tonic. 
 
 Toxic. 
 
 Vermifuge. 
 
 Vesicant. 
 
 Vulnerary. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFI- 
 CIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 The therapeutic properties given in the following list does 
 not include all the actions that have been from time to time 
 claimed for the medicines. The endeavor has been to men- 
 tion the more certain properties. 
 
 No mention is made of galenical preparations, such as fluid 
 extracts, tinctures, etc., as their action is usually the same 
 as that of the drug from which they are manufactured. 
 
 In the case of some classes of pharmaceutical prepara- 
 tions such as the aquae, misturae, splritus, etc., a few prepara- 
 tions are mentioned since " same as the drug " does not 
 apply to their actions. 
 
 Absinthium. Nerve sedative, anthelmintic, vulnerary, 
 stomachic, febrifuge. 
 
 Acacia. Protective, demulcent. 
 
 Acetanilidum. Antipyretic, sedative. 
 
 Aceta. Same as of the drug. 
 
 Acidum Aceticum. Corrosive, irritant, caustic. 
 
 Acidum Aceticum Dilutum. Refrigerant. 
 
 Acidum Aceticum Glaclale. Rubefacient, vesicant, caus- 
 tic. Used only externally. 
 
 Acidum Arsenosum. Poison, irritant, dermatic, neurotic, 
 escharotic. 
 
 Acidum Benzoicam. Expectorant, diaphoretic, nephritic, 
 deodorizer, vulnerary. 
 
 Acidum Borlcum. Insecticide, antiseptic, antiphlogisiic, 
 disinfectant. 
 
 Acidum CarboUcum. Caustic, antipyretic, deodorizer, 
 vulnerary, detergent, vermifuge, anti-emetic,parasiti- 
 cide, germicide, antiseptic, disinfectant, irritant poison, 
 (68) 
 
THERAPEUTIC AUCTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 69 
 
 Acldum Carbollcum Crudum. Disinfectant, caustic. 
 
 Acldum Chromicum. Caustic, escharotic, styptic, disin- 
 fectant, deodorizer. 
 
 Acldum Cltricum. Antiscorbutic. 
 
 Acldum Galllcum. Astringent, liemostatic. 
 
 Acldum Hydrobromloum DUutum. Narcotic, neurotic. 
 
 Acldum Hydrochlorlcum. Caustic. 
 
 Acldum Hydroohloricum DUutum. Tonic, refrigerant, 
 antiseptic, febrifuge. 
 
 Acldum Hydrocyanlcum DUutum. Palliative, ansesthetic, 
 sedative, antispasmodic. 
 
 Acldum Hypophosphorosum DUutum. Is not used by it- 
 self, but in combination vrith its salts in the form of 
 syrups and solutions. 
 
 Acldum Lacticum. Hypnotic, stomachic, caustic. 
 
 Acldum Nitrlcum. Escharotic. 
 
 Acldum Nitrlcum DUutum, Hsematic. 
 
 Acldum Nltrohydrochlorioum. Hepatic, antisyphilic. 
 
 Acldum Nltrohydrochlorioum DUutum. Not an eligible 
 preparation. See Acidum Nitrohydrqohloricum. 
 
 Acldum Olelcum. Dermatic, used mostly ia combination 
 as oleates. 
 
 Acldum Phospborlcum. Intoxicant, caustic, febrifuge, 
 antispasmodic. 
 
 Acldum Phosphorloum DUutum. Tonic, refrigerant, aphro- 
 disiac. 
 
 Acldum Sallcyllcum. Hsematic, antiphlogistic, antirheu- 
 matic, antizymotic, antiseptic, local irritant. 
 
 Acldum Stearicum. No general action on man. 
 
 Acldum Sulphurlcum. Escharotic, stomachic, astringent. 
 
 Acldum Sulphurlcum Aromatlcum. Tonic, astringent. 
 
 Acldum Sulphurlcum DUutum. Tonic, refrigerant, as- 
 tringent. 
 
 Acldum Sulphurosum. Antiseptic, germicide, disinfectant. 
 
 Acldum Tannlcum. Astringent, haemostatic, dermatic. 
 
 Acldum Tartartcum. Febrifuge, diuretic. 
 
 Aoonltum. Antiphlogistic, nerve sedative, cardiac, diapho- 
 retic, antirheumatic, antarthritic. 
 
70 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Adeps. Protective, laxative. 
 
 Adeps Benzolnatus. Used in ointments. 
 
 Adeps Lanse Hydrosus. Lenitive, dermatic. 
 
 JEither. Ausesthetlc, antlbysterlc, stomachic, stimulant, 
 anodyne, detergent. 
 
 .Sther Acetlcus. Stimulant, antispasmodic, local irritant, 
 externally resolvent. 
 
 Alcohol. Stimulant, intoxicant, vulnerary, cardiac, tonic, 
 stomachic. 
 
 Alcohol Absolutum. Not used as a medicine. 
 
 Alcohol Deodoratum. Used in pharmacy. 
 
 Alcohol Dllutum. Stimulant, intoxicant, stomachic, tonic, 
 vulnerary, cardiac. 
 
 Allium. Stimulant, condiment, vermifuge, stomachic, pec- 
 toral, diaphoretic, diuretic, antilithic, externally irritant 
 and rubefacient. 
 
 Aloe Barbadensls. Purgative, laxative, emmenagogae, 
 tonic, anthelmintic, cholagogue, anti-icteric. 
 
 Aloe Puriflcata. Same as Aloe Barbadensis. 
 
 Aloe SocotrlDa. Same as Aloe Barbadensis. 
 
 Aloinum. See Aloe. 
 
 Althsea. Emollient, protective, nutrient. 
 
 Alumen. Emetic, styptic, astringent. 
 
 Alumen Bxaiccatum. Astringent, stimulant, escharotic. 
 
 Alumini Hydras. Absorbent, protective, antacid. 
 
 Alumini Sulphas. Vulnerary, astringent, caustic. 
 
 Ammonlacum. Externally rubefacient, expectorant, laxa- 
 tive, alterative, resolvent, antispasmodic, anticatarrhal, 
 anti-asthmalic, stimulant. 
 
 Ammonil Benzoas. Hsematic, nephritic, deodorizer, 
 vulnerary. 
 
 Ammonii Bromidum. Sedative, antispasmodic, antirheu- 
 matic. 
 
 Ammonil Carbonas. Stimulant, antacid, expectorant, 
 emetic, febrifuge. 
 
 Ammonii Chloridum. Stimulant, alterative, neurotic, cos- 
 metic, antiphlogistic. 
 
 Ammonii lodldum. Resolvent, alterative. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SDBSTAKCES. 71 
 
 Ammonii Nitras. Diuretic, diaphoretic, antiseptic, refrige- 
 rant. 
 
 Ammonli Valerianas. Nervine. 
 
 Amygdala Amara. Palliative, sedative, antispasmodic. 
 
 Amygdala Dulols. Nutrient, demulcent. 
 
 Amyl Nitris. Cardiac, anodyne, antispasmodic. 
 
 Amylum. Demulcent, lenitive, nutrient. 
 
 Anisum. Carminative, aromatic, stimulant, expectorant, 
 cardiac, galactagogue. 
 
 Anthemis. Tonic, emetic. 
 
 Antlmonii et Potassii Tartras. Emetic, sudorific, diapho- 
 retic, expectorant. 
 
 Antimonii Oxidum. Emetic. Is seldom used alone in 
 medicine. 
 
 Antimonii Sulphidum.' Alterative. 
 
 Antlmonii Sulphidum Puriflcatum. Alterative. 
 
 Autimonium Sulphuratum. Alterative, diaphoretic, emetic. 
 
 Apooynum. Emetic, cathartic, diaphoretic, expectorant, 
 diuretiCj antiperiodic, hydragogue cathartic, brady- 
 crote. 
 
 ApomorphinBB Hydrochloraa. Sedative, emetic. 
 
 Aqua. Used in pharmacy. 
 
 Aqua Ammoniae. Stimulant, caustic, vesicant, rubefa- 
 cient, poison. 
 
 Aqua Ammoniae Fortior. Same as Aqua Ammonice. 
 
 Aqua DestlUaea. Used in pharmacy. 
 
 Aquae. Mainly for flavoring. 
 
 Argenti Cyanidum. No medical use. 
 
 Argent! lodidum. Alterative. 
 
 Argent! Nitras. Caustic, escharotic. 
 
 Argent! Nitras Dilutus. Caustic. 
 
 Argent! Nitras Fusus. Caustic, stimulant, astringent, 
 alterative, antiphlogistic. 
 
 Argent! Oxidum. Caustic, escharotic. 
 
 Amlcss Flores. Irritant, emetic, cathartic, diuretic, diapho- 
 retic, emenagogue. 
 
 Amlose Eadix. See Arnicae Flores. 
 
 Arsen! lodldum. Alterative, irritant poison. 
 
72 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Asaloetlda. Nervine, antlhysteric, neurotic, stimalant, laxa- 
 tive, expectorant, antispasmodic, carminitive, anetic. 
 
 Ascleplas. Stimulant, diaphoretic, alterative. 
 
 Aspidium. Tsenltuge. 
 
 Aspldosperma. Tonic, antispasmodic, antasthmatic. 
 
 Atroplna. Narcotic, mydriatic. 
 
 Atropines Sulphas. Neurotic, mydriatic. 
 
 AurantU Amari Cortex. Stimulant, stomachic, tonic, car- 
 minative. 
 
 Aurantii DulciB Cortex. Neurotic, stomachic. 
 
 Auri et Sodii Chloridum. Alterative. 
 
 Balsamum Peruvianum. Stimulant, germicide, antiseptic, 
 diuretic, disinfectant, nerve sedative, expectorant, 
 antiasthmatic, antidysenteric, externally antiscabious. 
 
 Balsamum Tolutanum. Stimulant, germicide, antiseptic, 
 diuretic, disinfectant, diaphoretic, emetic. 
 
 Baril Dlozidum. Used in making the official hydrogen 
 dioxide. 
 
 Belladonnee Folia. Neurotic, sedative, discutient, anodyne, 
 mydriatic, antiphlogistic, antispasmodic, poison, excito- 
 motor, respiratory stimulant, antihectic, externally 
 antigalactic, antibydrotic. 
 
 Belladonnee Radix. Same as Belladonnce Folia. 
 
 Benzlnum. Insecticide, narcotic. 
 
 Beuzolnum. Stimalant, protective, vulnerary, expectorant, 
 antidysenteric, externally styptic. 
 
 Bismutbi Citras. Astringent, tonic, sedative. 
 
 Bismuthi et Ammonli Citras. Astringent. 
 
 BlsmutM Subcarbonas. Protective, absorbent, demulcent, 
 sedative. 
 
 Bismutbi Subnitras. Sedative, astringent, antidiarrbceic. 
 
 Bromum. Stomachic, emetic, germicide, antiseptic. 
 
 Bryonia. Vesicant, rubefacient, hydragogue cathartic, 
 styptic, emetic. 
 
 Bucbu. Stomachic, vulnerary, diuretic, cystica, antirheu- 
 matic, lithic, dermatic. 
 
 Caftelna. Nerve stimulant. 
 
 Caftenia Cltrata. Nerve stimulant. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 73 
 
 Caffenia Citrata Elfervescens. Nerve stimulant. 
 
 Calamus. Stomachic, diaphoretic, carminative. 
 
 Calcli Bromldum. Neurotic, hypnotic, sedative. 
 
 CaloilCarbonasPreeclpltatus. Dentifrice, dermatic, antacid. 
 
 Caloil Chlorldum. Irritant, blennorrhagic, haematic. 
 
 Calcil Hypophosphis. Nerve stimulant, anticachectic, antl- 
 chceradic. 
 
 Calcil Phosphas Prsecipltatus. Alterative, nerve stimulant. 
 
 Calcil Sulphas Bxsiccatus. Used for making surgical 
 appliances. 
 
 Calendula. Stimulant, vulnerary, diaphoretic, agglutinant. 
 
 Calumba. Emetic, cathartic, tonic. 
 
 Calx. Depilatory, vulnerary, escharotic, caustic. 
 
 Calx Chlorata. Caustic, irritant, emetic, disinfectant. 
 
 Calx Sulphurata. Irritant, dermatic. 
 
 Oambogia. Irritant, blennorrhagic, hydragogue purgative, 
 diuretic. 
 
 Camphora. Antispasmodic, anodyne, antiseptic, diaphore- 
 tic, stimulant, expectorant, neurotic, rubefacient, seda- 
 tive, resolvent, aphrodisiac. 
 
 Camphora Monobromata. Sedative, refrigerant, hypnotic, 
 antispasmodic. 
 
 Cannabis Indica. Anodyne, hypnotic, ansesthetic, antiphlo- 
 gistic, nervine, sudorific. 
 
 Cantharla. Diuretic, aphrodisiac, rubefacient, vesicant, 
 antihydropic, irritant, acrid poison. 
 
 Capsicum. Stimulant, stomachic, rubefacient, tonic, anti- 
 choleric. 
 
 Carbo Anlmalls. Deodorizer, decolorlzer. 
 
 Carbo Anlmalls Purlflcatus. Deodorizer, decolorlzer. 
 
 Carbo Llgni. Absorbent, vulnerary, deodorant. 
 
 Carbonel Dlsulphidum. Rubefacient, ansesthetic, antiphlo- 
 gistic, neurotic, antiseptic, anodyne. 
 
 Cardamomum. Carminative, stomachic, stimulant. 
 
 Carum. Diuretic, carminative, stimulant. 
 
 Caryophyllus. Stimulant, emmenagogue, aphrodisiac, 
 carminative, antiemetic. 
 
 Cascarilla. Stimulant, tonic, febrifuge. 
 
74 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Cassia Fistula. Laxative, cholagogae. 
 
 Castanea. Sedative, tonic. 
 
 Catechu. Tonic, astringent. 
 
 Caulophyllum. Demulcent, antispasmodic, emmenagogne, 
 diuretic, diaphoretic, antlielmintic, parturient. 
 
 Cera Alba. Protective. 
 
 Cera Plava. Protective. 
 
 Ceratum. Protective. 
 
 Ceratum Camplioree. Protective. 
 
 Ceratum Cantharldis. Vesicatory, dermic. 
 
 Ceratum Cetacei. Protective. 
 
 Ceratum Plumbl Subacetatis. Antiphlogistic. 
 
 Ceratum Beslnae. Vulnerary. 
 
 Cerii Oxalas. Nerve sedative, antiemetic. 
 
 Cetaceum. Lenitive, protective. 
 
 Oetraria. Tonic, diuretic, anthelmintic, antiemetic, demul- 
 cent, nutritive. 
 
 Charta Potassii Nltratis. Antasthmatic. Fumes from the 
 burning paper are inhaled. 
 
 Charta Sinapis. Kubefacient, epispastic. 
 
 Chelidonlum. Irritant, narcotic, vermifuge, diuretic, 
 drastic cathartic. 
 
 Chenopodlum. Vermifuge, stimulant, expectorant, anti- 
 spasmodic. 
 
 Chimaphlla. Rubefacient, vesicant, diuretic, tonic, astrin- 
 gent, nephritic. 
 
 Chirata. Stomachic, tonic, antiperiodic, cholagogue, de- 
 obstruent. 
 
 Chloral. Irritant, rubefacient, caustic, vesicant, hypnotic, 
 antispasmodic, antiseptic, anodyne. 
 
 Chlorolormum. Rubefacient, anodyne, anaesthetic, anti- 
 emetic, antispasmodic, antiphlogistic, stimulant. 
 
 Chondms. Demulcent, nutritive. 
 
 Chrysarobinum. Purgative, emetic, germicide. 
 
 Clmicifuga. Nerve tonic, pulmonic, expectorant, alterative, 
 antirheumatic, antineurotic, emmenagogue, sedative, 
 antispasmodic, antiasthmatic, cephalic. 
 
THEKAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 76 
 
 Cinchona. Astringent, tonic, antiperiodic, febrifuge, anti- 
 miasmatic. 
 
 Cinchona Rubra. Astringent, tonic, antiperiodic, febri- 
 fuge, antimiasmatlc. 
 
 OlnohonidinsB Sulphas. Tonic, antiperiodic, antipyretic. 
 
 Cinchonlna. Antiperiodic, tonic, antimalarial. 
 
 Cinchoninse Sulphas. Antiperiodic, tonic, alexlpyretic. 
 
 Cinnamomum Cassia. Carminative, stimulant, astringent, 
 rubefacient. 
 
 Cinnamomum Saigonicum. Aromatic, stimulant, condi- 
 ment. 
 
 Cinnamomum Zeylanicum. Aromatic, carminative, astrin- 
 gent, local stimulant, adjuvant, antldiarrhcelc. 
 
 Coca. Stimulant, diaphoretic, acoplc. 
 
 Cocaines Hydrochloras. Nervine, intoxicant, anodyne, 
 local ansesLlietlc. 
 
 Coccus. Stimulant, antispasmodic, diuretic. 
 
 Codeina. Neurotic, nervine, antispasmodic, analgesic. 
 
 Colchici Radix. Cathartic, emetic, sedative, haematic, 
 
 ' aatarthritic. 
 
 Colchici Semen. Purgative, emeto-cathartic, poison, ar- 
 thritic. 
 
 Collodium. Protective. 
 
 CoUodium Cantharidatum, Vesicant. 
 
 Collodium Flexile. Protective. 
 
 Collodium Stypticum. Astringent. 
 
 Colocynthls. Drastic purgative, emetic, irritant, vermi- 
 fuge. 
 
 Confectlo Rosse. Astringent, vehicle. 
 
 Confectio Sennae. Laxative. 
 
 Conlum. Carminative, stimulant, stomachic. 
 
 Convallarla. Cardiac tonic, poisonous, sternutatory, 
 errhine. 
 
 Copaiba. Stimulant, expectorant, diuretic, laxative, nau- 
 seant, blennogenic. 
 
 Coriandrum. Carminative, stimulant, stomachic. 
 
 Creosotum. Antiemetic, hemostatic, expectorant, astrin- 
 gent, antiseptic, styptic, escharotic, anaesthetic, narcotic. 
 
76 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SDBSTANCES. 
 
 Creta Praeparata. Antacid, absorbent, astringent. 
 
 Crocus. Diaphoretic, carminative, emmenagogue, anodyne, 
 sedative. 
 
 Cubeba. Stimulant, local irritant, carminative, blennogenic. 
 
 Cupri Sulphas. Astringent, tonic, emetic. 
 
 Cusso. Tsenifuge. 
 
 Cypripediuzn. Diaphoretic, stimnlant, antispasmodic. 
 
 Decocta. Same as of the drug. 
 
 Di^talis. Diuretic, sedative, narcotic, cardiac stimulant. 
 
 Dulcamara. Deobstruent, alterative, resolvent, anodyne, 
 narcotic, diuretec, diaphoretic, discutient, antisqua- 
 matic, antirheumatic, anticatarrhal, anaphrodisiac. 
 
 Blastica. Used for making plasters, bongies, etc. ■ 
 
 Elaterlnum. Hydragogue cathartic, emetic. 
 
 Elixir Aromaticum. Carminative. 
 
 Elixir Phosphori. Same as Phosphorus. 
 
 Emplastra. Same as of drug. 
 
 Emplastrum IchthyocoUae. Protective. 
 
 Emulsa. Same as of drug. 
 
 Ereota. Emmenagogue, ecbolic, hemostatic, abortive. 
 
 Eriodictyon. Expectorant. Masks the taste of quinine. 
 
 Eucalyptol. Stomachic, stimulant, disinfectant, antiseptic, 
 
 febrifuge, astringent. 
 Eucalyptus. Stomachic, stimulant, disinfectant, antiseptic, 
 
 febrifuge, astringent. 
 Euonymus. Tonic, diuretic, laxative, antiperiodic. 
 Eupatorium. Stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic, laxative, 
 
 gastroccelic. 
 Extracta. Same as of drug. 
 Extraca Fluida. Same as of drug. 
 Pel Bovis. Laxative, vermifuge, tonic, anti-icteric. 
 Pel Bovis Puriflcatum. Tonic, laxative. 
 Ferri Carbonas Saocharatus. Neurotic. 
 Ferri Chloridum. Astringent, haematic, hemostatic, tonic, 
 
 caustic. 
 Ferrl Citras. Hismatic, chalybeate. 
 Ferri ot Ammonii Citras. Alterative, chalybeate. 
 Peril et Ammonii Sulpbas. Astringent, chalybeate. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 77 
 
 Ferrl et Ammonii Tartras. Alterative, chalybeate. 
 
 Ferrl et Potassli Tartras. Stomachic, alterative. 
 
 Ferrl et Quinines Cltras. Alterative, antiperiodic. 
 
 Ferrl et Quinines Cltras SolubUls. Alterative, chalybeate, 
 
 Ferrl et Strychnines Cltras. Alterative, chalybeate. 
 
 Ferrl Hypophosphls. Neurotic, haematic. 
 
 Ferri lodldum Saccharatum. Alterative, hsematic. 
 
 Ferrl Lactas. Chalybeate . 
 
 Ferri Ozldum Hjrdratum. Alterative, antidote to arsenic. 
 
 Ferrl Oxidum Hydratum cum Magnesia. Alterative, anti- 
 dote to arsenic. 
 
 Ferrl Fhosphas SolubUls. Alterative, hsematic. 
 
 Ferrl Pyrophosphas SolubUls. Alterative, astringent, 
 
 Ferrl Sulphas. Astringent, chalybeate, antivenereal. 
 
 Ferrl Sulphas Exslccatus. Astringent, chalybeate tonic, 
 laxative, antlhidrotic. 
 
 Ferrl Sulphas Granulatus. Astringent, chalybeate. 
 
 Ferri Valerlanas. Antispasmodic. 
 
 Ferrum. Used in pharmacy. 
 
 Ferrum Beduotum, Alterative, haematic, astringent, 
 tonic, 
 
 Flcus. Nutritive, laxative. 
 
 Fcenlculum, Carminative, stimulant, stomachic, galacta- 
 gogue. 
 
 Frangula. Tonic, febrifuge, purgative, lenient, antihemor- 
 rhoidal. 
 
 Galla. Astringent, 
 
 Gelsemlum. Nervlne,sedative, antispasmodic. 
 
 Gentlana. Tonic,stomachic, emmenagogue. 
 
 Geranium. Tonic, astringent. 
 
 Glycerinum. Emmolient, carminative, antiseptic. 
 
 Glycerlta. Same as of drug. 
 
 Glyoyrrhiza. Demulcent, expectorant, laxative, local stimu- 
 lant. 
 
 Glycyrrhlzlnum Ammoniatum. Protective, lenitive, de- 
 mulcent, blennoirhagic. 
 
 Qosaypii Badicia Cortex. Emmenagogue, oxytocic, abortl- 
 facient. 
 
78 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Gossyplum Puriflcatum. Used externally as surgical dress- 
 ing. 
 
 Granatum. Anthelmintic, tsenif uge, astringent. 
 
 Grindella, Sedative, sialagogae, antasthmatic, cystic. 
 
 Guaiaci Lignum. Diaphoretic, alterative. 
 
 Guaici Besina. Stimulant, diaphoretic, alterative. 
 
 Guarana. Mild astringent, tonic, stimulant, nervine. 
 
 Hsamatoxylon. Mild astringent, tonic. 
 
 Hamamelis. Tonic, astringent, styptic, sedative. 
 
 Hedeoma. Aromatic stimulant, carminative, emmenagogue. 
 
 Humulus. Tonic, sedative, anodyne, anaphrodisiac. 
 
 Hydrargyrl Cblorldum Oorrosivum. Disinfectant, haematic, 
 caustic, poison. 
 
 Hydrargyri Chloridum Mito. Cathartic, alterative. 
 
 Hydrargyri Cyauldum. Alterative, poison. 
 
 Hydrargyrilodidum Plavum. Alterative. 
 
 Hydrargyri lodldum Rubrum. Alterative, irritant, poison, 
 antis V philitic, dermatic. 
 
 Hydrargyri Oxidum Plavum. Vulnerary, antisyphilitic. 
 
 Hydrargyri Oxidum Rubrum. Parasiticide, antiphlogistic, 
 dermatic, irritant, corrosive poison, vulnerary, anti- 
 syphilitic. 
 
 Hydrargyri Subsulphas Flavus. Alterative, irritant, emetic, 
 errhine. 
 
 Hydrargyrum. Stimulant, antisyphilitic, internally ca- 
 thartic. 
 
 Hydrargyrum Ammoniatum. Dermatic. 
 
 Hydrargyrum cum Greta. Alterative, antisyphilitic, anti- 
 diarrhoeic. 
 
 Hydrastinlnee Hydrochloras. Hemostatic. 
 
 Hydrastis. Tonic, deobstruent, alterative, anliperiodic, 
 cholagogue, antisyphilitic. 
 
 Hyosclnee Hydrobromas. Neurotic, antiasthmatic. 
 
 Hyoscyamlnse Hydrobromas. Neurotic, poison, mydriatic, 
 deliriant. 
 
 HyoscyaminsB Sulphas. Narcotic, sedative. 
 
 Hyoscyamus. Anodyne, hypnotic, narcotic, mydriatic, 
 poison, deliriant, antispasmodic, antibysteric. 
 
THEKAPEDTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 79 
 
 Ichthyocolla. Emollient, nutritive, protective. 
 
 lUiclum. Carminative, stimulant, diuretic. 
 
 Inlusa. Same as of drug. 
 
 Inula. Stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic, expectorant, rube- 
 facient, aromatic, emmenagoguc, dermatic. 
 
 lodoformum. Disinfectant, caustic, vulnerary, anti-icteric. 
 
 ledum. Bubefacient, pulmonic, alterant. 
 
 Ipecacuanha. Expectorant, nauseant, emetic. 
 
 Iris, Errhine, diuretic, dentifrice, cholagogue, cathartic, 
 alterative. 
 
 Jalapa. Diuretic, hydragogue cathartic. 
 
 Julians. Cathartic, tonic. 
 
 Kamala. Taenifuge. 
 
 Kino. Tonic, astringent. 
 
 Kramerla. Astringent. 
 
 Laotucarlum. Anodyne, sedative, hypnotic. 
 
 Lappa. Antirheumatic, dermatic, antihemorrhoidal. 
 
 Leptandra. Alterative, cholagogue, cathartic. 
 
 Limonis Cortex. Arumatic, stimulant, tonic, diaphoretic. 
 
 Limonis Succus. Antiscorbutic, refrigerant, antibilious. 
 
 Llnimenta. Same as of drug. 
 
 Linum. Emollient, demulcent. 
 
 Liquores. Same as of drug. 
 
 Lithil Benzoas. Alterative. 
 
 Lithii Bromidum. Hypnotic, alterative. 
 
 Lithii Carbonaa. Diuretic, alterative. 
 
 Lithii Citras. Diuretic. 
 
 Lithii Citras Bffervescens. Diuretic. 
 
 Lithii Salicylas. Alterative. 
 
 Lobelia. Expectorant, nerviue, purgative, emetic, narcotic, 
 depressant. 
 
 Lupulinum. Stimulant, tonic, anodyne, hypnotic, ant- 
 aphrodisiac. 
 
 Lycopodlum. Protective, alipantos. 
 
 Macis. Stimulant, tonic. 
 
 Magnesia. Antacid, laxative. 
 
 Magnesia Pon derosa. Antacid, laxative. 
 
 Magnesia Carbonas. Antacid, laxative. 
 
80 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAl, SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Magnesia Citras Effervescens. Diuretic, laxative. 
 
 Magnesii Sulphas. Cathartic. 
 
 Manganl Diozldum. HEematic, used iu pharmacy. 
 
 Mangani Sulphas. Sedative. 
 
 Manna, Demulcent, laxative, nutritive. 
 
 Marrubium. Stimulant, tonic, anthelmintic, deobstruent, 
 laxative. 
 
 Massa. Same as of drug. , 
 
 Masticbe. Mild stimulant, masticatory. 
 
 Matlco. Stimulant, tonic, vulnerary, styptic. 
 
 Matricaria. Stimulant, mild tonic, nervine, carminative, 
 anthelmintic, diaphoretic, emmenagogue. 
 
 Mel. Demulcent, laxative, nutritive. 
 
 Mel Despurnatum, Same as mel, 
 
 Mel Roase. Astringent, stimulant. 
 
 Melissa. Diaphoretic, carminative, stimulant, emmena- 
 gogue. 
 
 Menispermum. Tonic, alterative, diuretic, haematic. 
 
 Mentha Piperita. Carminative, stimulant, nervine. 
 
 Mentha Viridis. Carminative, stimulant, nervine. 
 
 Menthol. Stimulant, rubefacient, anodyne. 
 
 Methyl Salicylas. Carminative, anodyne. 
 
 Mezereum. Sialagogue, stimulant, diuretic, alterative, vesi- 
 cant. 
 
 Mistura. Same as of drug. 
 
 Morphina. Narcotic, sedative, poison. 
 
 MorphlnsB Acetas. Narcotic, poison, anodyne, hypnotic, 
 
 Morpbinee Hydrochloras. Narcotic, poison, hypnotic, 
 anodyne. 
 
 MorphinsB Sulphas. Anodyne, hypnotic, narcotic, poison. 
 
 Moscbus. Stimulant, aphrodisiac, antispasmodic. 
 
 Mucila^nes. Same as of drug, 
 
 Myriatica. Stimulant, stomachic. 
 
 Myrrha. Stimulant, tonic, expectorant, emmenagogue, 
 vulnerary. 
 
 Napbthalinum. Antiseptic, vulnerary. 
 
 Napbthol. Deodorizer, antisepiic. 
 
 Nux Vomica. Tonic, spinal nervine. 
 
THKBAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCKS. 81 
 
 Oleata. Same as of drug. 
 
 Oleoresina Aspldil. Emetic, tEenlclde. 
 
 Oleoresina Capsicl. Stimulant, atomachlc, rubefacient. 
 
 Oleoresina Cubebae. Stimulant, local irritant, carmina- 
 tive. 
 
 Oleoresina Lupulini. Stimulant, tonic, anodyne. 
 
 Oleoresina Piperls. Antipyretic. 
 
 Oleoresina Zln^berls. Carminative, stimulant, rubefacient) 
 anodyne. 
 
 Oleum Adipis. Protective. 
 
 Oleum .ffilthereum. TJsed as an ingredient in otlier prepara- 
 tions. 
 
 Oleum Amygdalae Amaree. Palliative, sedative, antispas- 
 modic. 
 
 Oleum AmygdalsB Bxpressum. Demulcent. 
 
 Oleum Anisi. Sliraulant carminative, savory. 
 
 Oleum Aurantii Corticis. Savory, beneolens. 
 
 Oleum Aurantil Florum. Beneolens. 
 
 Oleum BorgamottsB. Beneolens. 
 
 Oleum BetulsB Volatile. Antipyretic, antiseptic. 
 
 Oleum Cadinum. Dermatic, parasiticide. 
 
 Oleum Cajuputi. Stimulant, calorific, sudorific, odontalgic. 
 
 Oleum Carl. Gastric stimulant, carminative, local anses - 
 thetic. 
 
 Oleum Caryophylll. Local narcotic, odontalgic, local an- 
 sesthetic, aromatic. 
 
 Oleum Chenopodil. Anthelmintic. 
 
 Oleum Cinnamoml. Cordial, carminative, local stimulant. 
 
 Oleum CopaibEB. Stimulant, expectorant, diuretic, blen. 
 nogenic. 
 
 Oleum Coriandrl. Carminative, stomachic, savory. 
 
 Oleum CubebsB. Stimulant, carminative, diuretic. 
 
 Oleum Erlgerontls. Hffimostatic. 
 
 Oleum Eucalypi. Diaphoretic, expectorant, antimalarial. 
 
 Oleum Fceniculi. Carminative, galactagogue, emmena- 
 gogue. 
 
 Oleum Gaultherise. Carminative. 
 
 Oleum GossypU Seminls. Nutritive. 
 
82 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Oleum Hedeomee. Aromatic stimulant, carminative, em- 
 menagogae. 
 
 Oleum Juniperl. Stomachic, carminative, diuretic. 
 
 Oleum Lavandulee Florum. Anodyne, carminative, stim- 
 ulant. 
 
 Oleum liimonis. Flavoring, perfume. 
 
 Oleum liinl. Laxative emollient. 
 
 Oleum Menthee Plperitse. Anodyne, carminative, anal- 
 gesic. 
 
 Oleum Mentbss Virldis. Anodyne, analgesic, carminative. 
 
 Oleum Morrhuea. Nutritive, alterative. 
 
 Oleum Myrciee. Used to make bay rum. 
 
 Oleum Myristicee. Stimulant, stomachic. 
 
 Oleum Olivse. Nutritive, protective, laxative. 
 
 Oleum Fhosphoratum. Nerve stimulant. 
 
 Oleum Picis Llquidee. Stimulant, irritant, insecticide. 
 
 Oleum Pimentee. Aromatic stimulant. 
 
 Oleum Bicinl. Purgative. 
 
 Oleum Rosea. Used to perfume ointments, lotions, etc. 
 
 Oleum Bosmarini. Irritant, stimulant. 
 
 Oleum Sabinee. Stimulant, gastro-intestinal irritant, em- 
 menagogue, odontic. 
 
 Oleum Santali. Diuretic, cystic. 
 
 Oleum Sassafras. Stimulant, carminative. 
 
 Oleum Sesami. Nutriant, demulcent. 
 
 Oleum Sinapis Volatile. Irritant, rubefacient, vesicant. 
 
 Oleum Tereblnthlnee. Rubefacient, vesicant, diuretic, 
 stimulant. 
 
 Oleum Terebinthinae Bectlflcatum. Same as above. 
 
 Oleum Tbeobromatls. Nutritive, emollient. 
 
 Oleum Thymi. Nerve stimulant, condiment, antiscorbutic. 
 
 Oleum Ti^Ui. Drastic cathartic, vesicant, poison. 
 
 Opll Pulvis. Same as opium. 
 
 Opium. Narcotic, sedative, anodyne, antispasmodic, hyp- 
 notic. 
 
 Opium Deodoratum. Same as opium. 
 
 Pancreatlnum. Stomachic, digestant. 
 
 Paraldebydum. Hypnotic, diuretic. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 83 
 
 Pareira. Diuretic, tonic. 
 
 Pepo. Tsenifuge, 
 
 Pepslnum. Used ia dyspeptic disorders, digestant, 
 
 Pepsinum Sacoharatum. Same as pepsin. 
 
 Petrolatum Llquldum. Protective. 
 
 Petrolatum MoUe. Protective. 
 
 Petrolatum Spissum. Protective. 
 
 Phosphorus. Nerve stimalant, poison. 
 
 Physostlgma. Spinal sedative, myotic, poison. 
 
 Physostlgmibee Sallcylas. Motor sedative, poison. 
 
 PhysostlgminsB Sulphas. Motor sedative, poison, 
 
 PhytolaccsB Pructus. Emeto-catliartic, narcotic, altera- 
 tive. 
 
 Phytolaooea Radix. Emeto-cathartic, narcotic, alterative. 
 
 Piorotoxinum. Neurotic, antepeleptlc. 
 
 Pilocarplnse Hydrochloras. Diaphoretic, slalagogue, car- 
 diac depressant, myotic, emetic, abortifacient. 
 
 Pilocarpus. Sialagogue, diaplioretic. 
 
 Pilula. Same as of drug. 
 
 Pimenta. Stomachic, stimulant, carminative. 
 
 Piper. Stimulant, irritant, tonic, febrifuge, condiment, 
 stomachic, carminative, acrite. 
 
 Piperinum. Antiseptic, antipyretic. 
 
 Pix Burgundlca. Stimulant, irritant. 
 
 Pix Liquida. Stimulant, irritant, insecticide. 
 
 Plumbi Aoetas. Astringent, cardiac sedative. 
 
 Plumbl Carbonas. Protective. 
 
 Plumbi lodidum. Alterative. 
 
 Plumbl Nitras. Discatient. 
 
 Plumbi Oxldum. Used in making plasters. 
 
 Podophyllum. Alterative, cholagogue, cathartic, emetic. 
 
 Potassa. Caustic, alterative. 
 
 Potassa cum Calce. Caustic, alterative. 
 
 Potassa Sulphurata. Caustic, alterative. 
 
 Potassll Aoetas. Depurative, hsematic, diuretic, diapho- 
 retic. 
 
 PotassU Blcarbonas. Diuretic, alterative. 
 
 Potassll Blchromas. Escharotic, neurotic. 
 
84 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Potassii Bitartras. Refrigerant, laxative, diuretic, hydra- 
 gogue cathartic. 
 
 Potassii Bromidum. Anodyne, neurotic, haematic, abirri- 
 tant, depressant. 
 
 Potassii Carbonas. Irritant, alterative, acaricide. 
 
 Potassii Chloras. Alterative, neurotic, cystie. 
 
 Potassii Citras, Arterial sedative, diaphoretic, refrigerant, 
 diuretic. 
 
 Potassii Citras Bffervescens. Laxative. 
 
 Pottassli Cyanidum. Anaesthetic, sedative, antispas- 
 modic, poison. 
 
 Potassii et Sodii Tartras. Anodyne, sedative, astringent, 
 purgative, refrigerant laxative. 
 
 Potassii Perrocyanidum. Anodyne, sedative, astringent. 
 
 Potassii Hypophosphls. Pulmonic stimulant. 
 
 Potassii lodidum. Alterative, antirheumatic, antisyphllltic, 
 neurotic. 
 
 Potassii Nitras. Diuretic, purgative, sedative, refrigerant 
 diaphoretic, antiseptic. 
 
 Potassii Permanganas. Disinfectant, emmenagogne, vul - 
 nerary. 
 
 Potassii Sulphas. Purgative, aperient, Irritant. 
 
 Prunum. Nutritive, laxative. 
 
 Prunus Virginiana. Sedative, pectoral, stomachic, bitter 
 tonic, bechlc. 
 
 Pulsatilla. Irritant, diuretic, diaphoretic, expectorant. 
 
 Pulvis Antimonlalis. Emetic, diaphoretic, sedative. 
 
 Pulvis Aromaticus. Stimulant, anodyne, carminative, anti- 
 dlarrhoeic. 
 
 Pulvis Cretes Compositus. Used in making chalk mixture. 
 
 Pulvis Bffervescens Compositus. Laxative, saline. 
 
 Pulvis Glycyrrhlzse Compositum. Aperient. 
 
 Pulvis Ipeoacuanhss et Opil. Same as opium. Diaphoretic. 
 
 Pulvis Jalapse Compositus. Hydragogue cathartic. 
 
 Pulvis Morphlnsa Compositus. Same as Morphine. 
 
 Pulvis Bhel Compositus. Same as Bheum. 
 
 Pyrethrum. Iri ilaut, rubefacient, sialagogue, odontic, local 
 stimulant. 
 
THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 85 
 
 Pyrogallol. Caustic, dermatic, poison. Not used inter- 
 nally. 
 
 Pyroxylinum. Is not used in medicine. 
 
 Quassia. Febrifuge, bitter tonic, appetizer, stomachic, 
 laxative. Not given ia substance, insecticide. 
 
 Quercus Alba. Astringent. 
 
 Quillaya. Stimulant, diuretic, irritant, detergent, alterative. 
 
 QuinidinsB Sulphas. Antiperiodic, antipyretic. 
 
 Qulnina. Febrifuge. 
 
 Quinines Bisulphas. Tonic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, anti- 
 pyretic, uterine stimulant. 
 
 Quinines Hydrobromas. Antiperiodic, tonic, antiseptic, 
 antipyretic, uterine stimulant. 
 
 QuininsB HydrocMoras. Tonic, antiperiodic, antiseptic, 
 antipyretic, uterine stimulant. 
 
 Quininse Sulphas. Antiperiodic, tonic, antiseptic, anti- 
 pyretic, uterine stimulant. 
 
 Quininse Valerianas. Antiperiodic, tonic. 
 
 Eeslna. Used in making piasters. 
 
 Beslna CopaibsB. Stimulant, carminative, local Irritant, 
 eraeto-cathartic. 
 
 Besina Jalapse. Diuretic, hydragogue cathartic. 
 
 Eesina Podophylli. Alterative, cholagogue, cathartic. 
 
 Eeslna Scammonii. Purgative. 
 
 Eesorcinum. Antipyretic, antiseptic. 
 
 Rhamnus Purshiana. Tonic, febrifuge, purgative. 
 
 Eheum. Tonic, astringent, aperient, purgative. 
 
 Ehus Glabra. Refrigerant, diuretic, astringent. 
 
 Ehus Toxicodendron. Alterative. 
 
 Eosa Oentifolia. Neurotic. 
 
 Eosa Gallica. Astringent, antiphlogistic. 
 
 Eubus. Diarrhoeic, antidysenterio, astringent, tonic. 
 
 Eubus IdsBus. Refrigerant, mild laxative, diuretic. 
 
 Euaez. Astringent, tonic, alterative, laxative, antisyph!- 
 litic, antistrumatic. 
 
 Sabina. Irritant, diuretic, emmenagogue, vermifuge 
 
 Saccharum. Antiseptic, diuretic, nutritive. 
 
 Sacoharum Lactls. Laxative. 
 
86 THERAPECTIC ACTION OP OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Salicinum. Antiphlogistic, antiperiodic. 
 
 Salol. Anodyne, antipyretic. 
 
 Salvia. Stimulant, tonic, astringent, vulnerary. 
 
 Sambucus. Stimulant, carminative, diaphoretic, hyilra- 
 gogue, cathartic, diuretic, antihydropic. 
 
 Sanguinaria. Tonic, alterative, stimulant, emetic, exptctu- 
 rant. 
 
 Santalum Bubrum. Used for coloring tinctures. 
 
 Santonlca. Stimulant, anthelmintic. 
 
 Santoninum. Anthelmintic. 
 
 Sapo. Laxative, detergent. 
 
 Sapo Mollis. Detergent, laxative, dermatic. 
 
 Sarsaparilla. Alterative, adiaphorous. 
 
 Sassafras. Stimulant, digester, diuretic, diaphoretic. 
 
 Sassafras Medulla. Demulcent. 
 
 Scammonium. Purgative. 
 
 Scilla Expectorant, diuretic, cathartic, emetic, irritant. 
 
 Scoparius. Diuretic, narcotic, laxative, cathartic, antihy- 
 dropic. 
 
 Scutellaria Tonic, nervine, antispasmodic. 
 
 Senega. Expectorant, emetic, diuretic 
 
 Senna. Cathartic. 
 
 Serpentaria. Stimulant, diaphoretic, tonic. 
 
 Sevum. Lenitive. 
 
 Sinapls Alba. Laxative, diuretic, stimulant, emetic, rube- 
 facient, acrite. 
 
 Sinapls Nigra. Emetic, diuretic, laxative, epispastic, acrite 
 
 Soda. Alterative, caustic. 
 
 Sodii Acetas. Ilsematic, diuretic, diaphoretic, depurativc. 
 
 Sodll Arsenas. Alterative. 
 
 Sodii Benzoas. Alterative, pulmonic. 
 
 Sodll Bicarbonas. Alterative, irritant. 
 
 Sodii Bisulphis. Alterative. 
 
 Sodii Boras. Etnmenagogue. 
 
 Sodii Bromidum. Sedative, alterative. 
 
 Sodll Carbonas. Alterative. 
 
 Sodii Carbonas Exslccatus. Alterative, irritant. 
 
 Sodii Chloras. Alterative, neurotic. 
 
THEKAPBUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 87 
 
 Sodil Ohloridum. Alterative. 
 
 Sodil Hypophosphls. Nerve stimulant. 
 
 Sodii Hyposulphis. Antiseptic, antlzymotic, antizymic. 
 
 Sodii lodidum. Alterative, antiseptic, vulnerary. 
 
 Sodii Nitras. Purgative, diuretic. 
 
 Sodii Nitrls. Cardiac stimulant, 
 
 Sodii Phosphas. Purgative, uretic, antldiarrhoeic, anti- 
 icteric, antacid, nervine. 
 
 Sodii PyroplioaphaB. Same as Sodii Phosphas. 
 
 Sodii Salicylas. Antiphlogistic, haematic, antizymotic, anti- 
 rheumatic, antiseptic, deodorant. 
 
 Sodii Sulphas, Purgative, hepatic. 
 
 Sodii Sulphis. Antizymic. 
 
 Sodii Sulphocarbolas. Antiseptic. 
 
 Spartelnae Sulphas. Diuretic, hydragogue cathartic, anti- 
 hydropic. 
 
 Spigelia. Anthelmintic, cathartic, narcotic, cardiac de- 
 pressant, mydriatic. 
 
 Splritus. Same as of the drug. 
 
 Spiritus ^theris. Stimulant, antispasmodic, anodyne. 
 
 Splritus .Stheris Compositus, Stimulant, antispasmodic, 
 anodyne, 
 
 Spiritus ^theris Nitrosi, Diuretic, carminative, refrig- 
 erant, 
 
 Spiritus AmmonisB. Stimulant, caustic, antacid. 
 
 Spiritus Ammoniss Aromaticus. Cephalic, antacid, stim- 
 ulant. 
 
 Spiritus Frumenti. Stimulant, deliriant, intoxicant, stom- 
 achic, neuritic. 
 
 Spiritus Glonoini. Cardiac stimulant, 
 
 Spiritus Vini Gallici, Same as Alcohol. 
 
 StapMsagria. Acrid, irritant, emeto-cathartic, antiasth- 
 matic. 
 
 Stillingia. Emetic, alterative, antisyphilitic, hepatic. 
 
 Stramonii Folia. Anodyne, narcotic, hypnotic, antiasth- 
 matic. 
 
 Stramonli Semen. Anodyne, narcotic, hypnotic. 
 
 Stroutii Bromidum. Anti-epileptic, 
 
88 THERAPEUTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 
 
 Strontil lodldum. Alterative. 
 
 Strontii Lactas. Diuretic, antirheumatic, artbritic. 
 
 Strophanthus. Heart sedative. 
 
 Strychnlna. Not used alone in medicine. 
 
 Strychnlnss Sulphas. Stimulant, antispasmodic, alterative, 
 poison, amethysum. 
 
 Styraz. Stimulant, expectorant, diuretic. 
 
 Sulphuris lodidum. Alterative. 
 
 Sulphur Lotum. Antiferment, paraciticide, laxative, der- 
 mic, antiscabious. 
 
 Sulphur PrsBcipitatum. Same as Sulphur. 
 
 Sulphur Sublimatum. Same as Sulphur. 
 
 Sumbul. Stimulant, tonic, nervine. 
 
 Suppositoria. Same as of drug. 
 
 Syrupi. Same as of drug. 
 
 Tahacum. Diuretic, sedative, emetic, narcotic. 
 
 Tamariudus. Eefrigerant, laxative. 
 
 Tanacetum. Stimulant, tonic, anthelmintic, diuretic, em- 
 menagogue. 
 
 Taraxacum. Deobstruent, tonic, alterative, diuretic, laxa- 
 tive, hepatic-stimulant, arthritic, antihectic. 
 
 Terebenum. Antiseptic, deodorizer. 
 
 Terebinthina. Stimulant, diuretic, diaphoretic, astringent. 
 
 Terebinthina Canadensis. Stimulant, diaphoretic, diuretic. 
 
 Terpini Hydras. Carminative, diure'dc. 
 
 Thymol. Antiseptic, cautery. 
 
 Tlnctura. Same as of drug. 
 
 Tragacantha. Demulcent. 
 
 Tritioum. Diuretic, aperient, demulcent, emollient, cystica. 
 
 Triturationes. Same as of drug. 
 
 Trochlscl. Same as of drug. 
 
 Ulmus. Demulcent, emollient 
 
 Unguentl. Same as of drug. 
 
 Uva TJrsi. Astringent, tonic, diuretic, nephritic. 
 
 Vini. Same as of drug. 
 
 Vlnum Album. Same as alcohol. 
 
 Vinum Bubrum. Same as alcohol. 
 
THERAPEDTIC ACTION OF OFFICIAL SUBSTANCES. 8 9 
 
 Valeriana. Stimulant, anodyne, nervine, antispasmodic, 
 acraipala. 
 
 Vanilla. Carminative, stimulant, aphrodisiac, aotipyretic. 
 
 Veratrina. Alterative, cardiac, local irritant, arthritic, 
 antirheumatic, neurotic, poison. 
 
 Veratrum Viride. Emetic, diaphoretic, sedative, errhine, 
 cardiac depressant. 
 
 Viburnum Opulus. Antispasmodic, antiscorbutic. 
 
 Viburnum Prunifolium. Diuretic, tonic, nervine, uterine 
 tonic, sedative. 
 
 Vitellus. Nutritive, protective. 
 
 Xanthoxylum. Sialagogue, nervous and arterial stimu- 
 lant, alterative, emmenagogue, diaphoretic, acrid 
 stimulant, revulsive, counter-irritant. 
 
 Zea. Diuretic, lithontriptic, cystica, cardiac stimulant. 
 
 Zinci Aoetas. Irritant, astringent, emetic, antivenereal. 
 
 Zinci Bromidum. Hypnotic, nervine. 
 
 Zinci Carbonas Praeclpltatus. Protective, dermatic. 
 
 Zinci Chlorldum. Caustic, antiseptic. 
 
 Zinci lodidum. Antihysteric, caustic, nervine, dermatic. 
 
 Zinci Oxidum. Neurotic, antidiarrhcBic, dermatic, antihi- 
 drotic. 
 
 Zinci Phosphidum. Neurotic, antispasmodic. 
 
 Zinci Sulphas. Stimulant, astringent, hemostatic, emetic, 
 nervine. 
 
 Zinci Valerianas. Neurotic, anodyne, antihysteric. 
 
 Zincum. Not used alone in medicine. 
 
 Zingiber. Carminative, stimulant, sternutatory, rubefa- 
 cient, anodyne, antidiarrhoeic, antidysenteric, antihys- 
 teric, antiphysetic. 
 
TABLES FOR CONVERTING METRIC INTO CUSTOMARY MEASURES AND WEIGHTS. 
 
 FurucD BV DR. C. 0. CURTUAN, fox ttlBTBR BBOTHBRS UBDCItllST." 
 
 TTic metric wftttm wu legdiied in the United Sistei bj net or Congresi of Jalf iS, 1866. 
 
 An intcmfttional commiaiiun met it Fatii in 1870 and cdablitbed an "International Bureaa of Weight! and Mcai- 
 ntei." A number o( itandard kilogramroei and metre bar* were I'repared from an alloj of nine parts ol pnre pia.inam 
 and one part of pure Iridium and distributed lo the differenl goveromemG. Thoie of the United Stales are deposited 
 in the Office of Weighta and Meunres ol the U. S. Coait and Geodetic Survey. From ibeir pablished units these tablet 
 weie calculated. 
 
 LINEAR MEASURE. 
 
 IncTiea. 
 
 39-37UO 
 78.7400 
 118.1100 
 1574800 
 196.850a 
 336.2200 
 275.5900 
 — 314.9600 
 9=1 3S4-3300 
 
 Feet. 
 
 3-2«o8j 
 6.116167 
 9.84250 
 <3«333 
 16.40417 
 i9.6S;oo 
 32.96583 
 26.24667 
 29.52750 
 
 Yard*. 
 
 1. 09361 1 
 3. 187222 
 3.380833 
 4.374444 
 ^.468056 
 6.561667 
 
 l:» 
 
 9.842500 
 
 SUPERFICIAL MEASURE. 
 
 
 CUBIC MEASURE. 
 
 
 Sq.Ctm 
 
 iq. Me- 
 
 Sq. Me- 
 
 
 (.uUic 
 
 Cub. Me-ICub Me- 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 am. to 
 
 tres tu tres to 
 
 
 Sq. In. 
 
 S^.Feel. 
 
 Sq. Yds. 
 
 
 Cub. In. 
 
 Cubic Fi.'CubicYdi, 
 
 1= 
 
 
 10.7639 
 
 ,.1960 
 
 |c= 
 
 0.06103 
 
 706289 
 
 
 
 0.3100 
 
 21.5178 
 
 a.3920 
 
 a= 
 
 0.1*205 
 
 
 .1= 
 
 0^650 
 
 32.2917 
 
 3.5880 
 
 .1= 
 
 0.18307 
 
 105.9431 
 
 3-9'3»' 
 
 4= 
 
 
 43.0556 
 
 4.7840 
 
 4= 
 
 0.34410 
 
 '4'.as77 
 
 5.23176 
 
 
 
 
 
 C 
 
 
 3tf!8S66 
 
 
 •.9300 
 1.0850 
 
 64.5833 
 
 2- '"9 
 8.3719 
 
 O.3661S 
 
 7= 
 
 75-3472 
 
 c 
 
 0.42717 
 
 247.3011 
 
 9- 15558 
 
 
 1.2400 
 
 
 
 0.48820 
 
 282,5155 
 317.8300 
 
 10.46352 
 
 9= 
 
 1.3950 
 
 96.8749 
 
 10.7639 
 
 9= 
 
 0.54923 
 
 11.77146 
 
 .APOTHECARIES MEASURE. 
 
 APOTHECARIES WEIGHT^ AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT. 
 
 16.2305 
 32.4610 
 486916 
 64.9221 
 81.1526 
 97-3831 
 1 13.6136 
 129.8443 
 146.0747 
 
 Cubic 
 Ctm. to 
 Fl. Dr. 
 
 Cim . to 
 Fl. On. 
 
 0.27051 
 0.54102 
 0.81 153 
 1 .08103 
 1.35254 
 1 .62305 
 1.89358 
 2.1^7 
 2.43358 
 
 0,03381 
 o. 10141 
 
 0.16907 
 0.20288 
 0.33670 
 0.27051 
 0.30433 
 
 pints. 
 
 3-"|3S 
 
 6.34005 
 8.45340 
 10.56675 
 12.6S009 
 "4,79344 
 16.90679 
 19.03014 
 
 Gallai 
 
 ■4335' 
 
 I metri> -^ 3.380S333 feet. 
 
 I kilosramme >> ii43i.3S639 .graiiu, Trojri 
 
 I kilogTaiiime'>3.2u46240078._poundi, Avdps. 
 
 16417 
 0.52834 
 0.79251 
 10J668 
 1.32085 
 1.58502 
 1.84919 
 2.11336 
 a-377S3 
 
 Grammes 
 TrVCi 
 
 i: 
 
 5-43*36 
 30.86471 
 46.29707 
 61.72943 
 77.16178 
 92.59414 
 108.02649 
 
 138.89121 
 
 Grammes 
 
 Kilo- 
 
 
 
 to Troy 
 
 gram nes to 
 
 
 to 
 
 
 
 
 Ounces. 
 
 
 32-i5''74 
 
 1= 
 
 
 0.51441a 
 
 64.30148 
 
 
 0.070548 
 0.105822 
 
 0.771618 
 
 
 
 1.018824 
 
 138.60296 
 
 4=- 
 
 0.141096 
 
 1.286030 
 
 160.75371 
 
 1= 
 
 0.176370 
 
 !:S^'. 
 
 i92.y>H45 
 
 225.05520 
 
 o:244j8 
 
 
 m:"SS 
 
 0.282193 
 
 2.314853 
 
 9= 
 
 0.317466 
 
 2.20462 
 4.40914 
 6.61 3S6 
 8.81849 
 11.02311 
 ■3 a»773 
 IS-43P3S 
 17.63697 
 I I9-»4I59 
 
 I metre = 39.369986 — inches. 
 
 1 kilogramme = 32.15074Z47 — ounces, Troy. 
 
 to 
 Ponndt. 
 
 TABLES -FOR CONVERTING CUSTOMARY INTO METRIC MEASURES AND WEIGHTS. 
 
 LINEAR MEASURE. 
 
 SUPERnOAL MEASURE. 
 
 
 NCHESTOi Feet 
 
 Yards 
 
 
 
 to 
 
 to 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 I-= 
 
 35.4000 
 
 a3048oo6 
 
 0.9144018 
 
 
 S0.8001 
 
 
 
 3- 
 
 
 0.9144018 
 
 2-7432053 
 
 4=> 101.6002 
 
 1.2191013 
 
 3.6576070 
 
 5=» 127.0002 
 
 6= 152.4003 
 
 ::ixt? 
 
 r.:css 
 
 7- 177.8003 
 
 8— 203.2004 
 
 2..u'tt41 
 
 6.40081 17 
 
 2.4384047 
 
 7 T 52145 
 
 9" 
 
 321(0004 
 
 2.7432053 
 
 
 
 Sq. In. 
 
 Sq. Fl. 
 
 Sq.Yds. 
 
 
 wSq. 
 
 WS,. 
 
 6.S4. 
 
 
 Cim. 
 
 
 Metres. 
 
 
 
 
 
 l„ 
 
 6-452 
 
 9.290 
 .i.5». 
 >7.87. 
 
 
 3= 
 
 13.903 
 
 1.672 
 
 1- 
 
 •AM 
 
 2.50S 
 
 
 37.161 
 
 
 1: 
 
 S'-'ii 
 
 46.451 
 
 4.1S. 
 
 1H7IO 
 
 
 S.017 
 
 5: 
 
 45 161 
 
 65.033 
 
 i."^ 
 
 9- 
 
 S8.06S 
 
 83.613 
 
 7-5»5 
 
 
 CUBTC 
 
 MEASURE. 
 
 
 Cab. In. 
 
 Cnb.Fl. CubYdi 
 
 
 to Cub. 
 
 to Cub. 
 
 D Cubic 
 
 
 Ctm. 
 
 Metres. 
 
 Metres. 
 
 !■= 
 
 16.387 
 
 0.02833 
 
 0.764s 
 
 
 32-774 
 
 0.015603 
 
 1.5291 
 
 
 *5-S49 
 
 0.08495 
 
 3.2936 
 
 4= 
 
 0.U317 
 
 30SS» 
 
 1= 
 
 S1.936 
 
 
 3-8227 
 
 98-323 
 
 0.16990 
 
 4.5873 
 
 IZ 
 
 114.710 
 
 0.19822 
 
 m 
 
 
 o'.254ls 
 
 9- 
 
 J47-484 
 
 
 ATOTHECARIES MEASURE- 
 
 APOTHECARIES WEIGHT. AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHT. 
 
 Min.te 
 
 M. Dr. 
 
 Fl. Oi». 
 
 Knis 
 
 Gallona 
 
 Troy Gr. 
 
 
 
 to Cub. 
 
 
 to 
 
 to 
 
 to 
 
 
 Clm. 
 
 Ctm. 
 
 Cim. 
 
 Litres. 
 
 Litres. 
 
 
 IB> 
 
 0.0616 
 
 3.6967 
 
 
 o.473'8 
 094636 
 
 3.78544 i« 
 
 64.7989 
 129.5978 
 
 a— 
 
 0.1232 
 
 
 5? "478 
 88.7217 
 
 
 I" 
 
 0.1848 
 
 11.0902 
 
 1.4195* 
 
 "■35632 3- 
 
 
 
 
 118.29(6 
 
 
 15.14176 4- 
 18,92720 5- 
 22.71264 6— 
 2649808 7- 
 
 2591957 
 
 C 
 
 0.1081 
 
 18.4837 
 
 147-8696 
 
 l& 
 
 323.9946 
 3S8-793S 
 
 
 22.1804 
 
 
 9- 
 
 0.4313 
 
 .5.8772 
 
 307.0174 
 336.5913 
 3g6.i653 
 
 3.311.6 
 
 4S3-.W24 
 5i8.39<4 
 583. 1903 
 
 0.4929 
 o«4S 
 
 »9S73» 
 33J703 
 
 ii^ 
 
 Troy 
 
 Dr. to 
 
 Grammes. 
 
 3^7935 
 7-77sS7i 
 i.(>6tSo6 
 5-S5'74i 
 19.439677 
 23^3276i 
 37.315547 
 31.103482 
 
 31.163483 if= 
 
 62.206965 a- 
 
 93-3 '0447 3- 
 
 124.413939 4- 
 
 HS.S17411 5= 
 
 186.620894 &=> 
 
 248.82785; 
 
 34-99»4isl279-93>34i 9- 
 
 
 28.3495 
 
 85.^ 
 1 13.3931 
 141.7476 
 170.097a 
 198.4467 
 336.7962 
 35S->4S7 
 
 Grammei. 
 
 4S3-.':92 
 907-185 
 '360.777a 
 1814.3696 
 3267.9620 
 272IJS5M 
 3 '75- 1468 
 36;8.739a 
 
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