Scorpions, Stings of.
Alum (32). See also Bites, Venomous.
Scrofula.
Fish Liver Oil (138) proves most useful in cases in which Abscesses, Ulcers, or Skin Diseases are present. Scrofulous Ophthalmia is also greatly benefited by it. When the patient is debilitated and anæmic, the Oil may advantageously be combined with Sulphate of Iron. Chaulmúgra (94), Hydrocotyle (169), and Lime Water (225), are amongst the remedies occasionally useful. A dose of Opium (283) or Tincture of Datura (128) may be given at night, if the pain or irritation from ulcers or skin disease occasion sleeplessness. A liberal animal diet, gentle outdoor exercise, and sea-bathing are valuable adjuncts to the above remedies.
Scurvy.
Lime-juice (231) holds the highest rank both as a curative and preventive agent. All acidulous fruits, Lemons, Oranges, Tamarinds (346), &c., may be used with the greatest advantage. As a preventive of Scurvy in jails, &c., Lime Juice and other analogous agents will prove of comparatively little use unless attention is paid to hygienic measures, e.g., the cleanliness, ventilation, dryness of the building, reduction of numbers in cases of overcrowding, and the use of a liberal and wholesome diet, containing a large proportion of fresh vegetables. Diarrhœa of, give Bael (44).
A new antiscorbutic called Ám-chur has lately been brought into use amongst our native troops in India, and promises to be a powerful rival to Lime Juice. It consists of green Mangoes, skinned, stoned, cut into pieces, and dried in the sun. According to Dr. Clarke, Deputy Surgeon-General Eastern Frontier District, Ám-chur not only maintains the digestive energy of the men, but its use amongst troops, where neither a variety of food nor vegetables is obtainable, commends itself strongly as a result of practical experiment to the military authorities. One ration should be half an ounce, which would be equivalent to an ounce of Good Lime Juice. (British Med. Jour., Sept. 30, 1882.) Another anti-scorbutic well worthy of attention, especially as an article of diet on long voyages, consists of dried or preserved Bananas. When carefully prepared, they are agreeable to the taste, much resembling dried figs, of small cost, and will keep good for a lengthened period.
Sweet Mango pickle, freely eaten with the diet, is an excellent method of administering Ám-chur.
Seminal Discharges, Involuntary.
Give Camphor (72) at bedtime. When attended with much sexual excitement, a full dose of Bromide of Potassium, 20 to 30 grains in a wineglassful of water at bedtime, is often most serviceable. These discharges being sometimes due to irritation caused by Thread Worm in the lower bowel, attention should be directed to this point. See Worms.