[109] Pharm. Ztg., Oct. 14, 1908, p. 817.
[110] Narcotin is now known to possess very little physiologic effect.
[111] Of the opium alkaloids, laudanin and thebain possess the most powerfully tetanizing properties, but they are present in opium in too small quantities to produce any noticeable effect. Neither of these alkaloids is removed by the usual processes for “denarcotizing” opium.
[112] See The Journal A. M. A., June 24, 1905, p. 1997.
[113] Dunglison’s Dictionary: “Synthetic—In chemistry the formation of a more complex body by the union of simpler bodies.” Dorland’s Dictionary: “Synthesis—The artificial building up of a chemic compound by the union of its elements.” “Union” is not mixing.
[114] This sentence is not complete, but, of course, this is immaterial. Little things like an incomplete sentence do not count.
[115] Those who wish to study the action and use of this drug further will find references to articles in The Journal as follows: The Journal, Jan. 5, 1907, pp. 64 and 70; March 30, 1907, p. 1133; April 20, 1907, p. 1351; Nov. 21, 1908, p. 1782; Nov. 28, 1908, p. 1886. The first page mentioned discusses the introduction of phenolphthalein into medicine.
[116] The Journal, March 30, 1907, p. 1133.
[117] Bacterial Vaccine Therapy: Its Indications and Limitations, p. 37, reprinted from The Journal A. M. A., April 26 June 28, 1913, price 10 cents.
[118] Anderson, John F.: Some Unhealthy Tendencies in Therapeutics, The Journal A. M. A., July 4, 1914, p. 1.