See Liver, Inflammation of.
Hoarseness.
May be treated by inhalations of the vapour of Hot Vinegar (377*), or Decoction of Abelmoschus (3), by gargles containing Capsicum (78*), Black Pepper (300), or Moringa root (238); by chewing Ginger (158), or allowing a piece of Catechu (89) to dissolve in the mouth.
Hooping Cough.
In the early stages regulate the bowels with Castor Oil (83), and give Country Ipecacuanha (370) and Sal Ammoniac (329). As soon as the feverish symptoms have subsided give Alum (28*); should this fail, try Sulphate of Iron (180), with or without Asafœtida (37). If weakness and emaciation exist, or in very obstinate cases, give Fish Liver Oil (140); Mustard Poultices (252) and friction with Opium Liniment (291) to the spine seem useful in the chronic stage.
Hydrocephalus (Water on the Brain).
Occurring in weak, emaciated children of a scrofulous habit occasionally improves under Fish Liver Oil (139).
Hysterical Affections.
Amongst the means useful in controlling these are Asafœtida (35*), Aloes and Asafœtida Pills (19), Jatamansi (184), Omum Water (318), Turpentine Enemas (364), and Cold Water Affusion (386).