Remarks on the Uses of some of the Bazaar Medicines and Common Medical Plants of India / With a full index of diseases, indicating their treatment by these and other agents procurable throughout India; to which are added directions for treatment in cases of drowning, snake-bites &c.

by Edward John Waring

Vomiting.

Amongst the remedies to allay this, are Infusion of Cloves (105), Infusion of Ginger, (155), Lemon Grass Oil (216*), and Omum Water (318), with or without the addition of a little Opium (290). Apply Mustard Poultices (251), or Turpentine Stupes (362). In obstinate cases try Leeches (213). Lime Water (223*), though especially adapted for Vomiting arising from Acidity of the Stomach, is well worthy of a trial in all obstinate cases, especially in the Vomiting of Infants and Young Children. It is best given in milk. Vomiting in Fevers. Hot Water (358).

Warts.

Seldom resist the persevering application for a week or two of Sulphate of Copper (108); a piece of it moistened should be rubbed lightly over the wart, avoiding the surrounding skin. It may be applied once every day, or every other day.

Wasps Stings of.

See Bites, Venomous.

Water on the Brain.

See Hydrocephalus.

Water-brash (Pyrosis).

Butea Gum (62), and Lime Water (223) may often be used with advantage.