See Paragraph 205.
Head, Affections of, where there is determination of blood to the head, with sleeplessness, restlessness, and anxiety.
Mustard Bath (249*).
Headaches.
Generally must be treated with reference to their cause. If from Constipation, Castor Oil (83), Kaladana (187), Myrobalans (256), or other purgatives. Of Fever, hot water stupes to the nape of the neck (393). From Bilious derangement, the same purgatives preceded by a dose of Calomel (three grains) if at hand, and followed by Sal Ammoniac (328*). Nervous, Hysterical, and Rheumatic Headaches often yield to Sal Ammoniac (328), persevered in for a few days, and the local use of Camphor Lotion (71*). From suppression of the Menstrual Discharge, Leeches to the inner surface of the thighs (210). From stoppage of bleeding from Piles, Leeches to the verge of the anus (210); in both these last cases Aloes (19) should be given internally. The other measures occasionally useful are Ginger Plaster (157), Hot Water Fomentations (393), and Mustard Poultices or Mustard Foot-baths (248) to the extremities.
Heart, Palpitations of.
See Palpitations.
Heartburn.
Often yields to Lime Water (221) given with milk or with Omum Water (317); or with Chiretta (98), if associated with indigestion.