Bish (Aconite Root), Poisoning with.
Strong stimulants, as Brandy and Ammonia; Cold Water Affusion (386), and persistent friction of the limbs and spine, appear to offer the best chance of success. Decoction of Galls (152) has been advised as an antidote. Strong hot Coffee, café noir, is worth a trial, if the patient can swallow.
Bites, Venomous, and Stings, e.g., of Centipedes, Scorpions, Wasps.
All that is required in ordinary or mild cases, after immediate suction of the bite, is application of Vinegar (380), or Alum (32), or a strong solution of salt and water. Inunction of warm oil has been highly recommended. If Ipecacuanha is at hand, a small portion of it made into a thick paste with a few drops of water, and locally applied, is said in many instances to afford great and immediate relief. Brown Sugar is said to be specially useful in Wasp Stings. Soda is also said speedily to relieve the pain in these cases. Should the symptoms be severe, as is sometimes the case, Liquor Ammoniæ and stimulants, as advised for Snake Bites (Appendix B), should be given.
Bladder, Painful Affections and Irritable States of.
Are best relieved by Opium (286*), the free use of demulcents, as the Decoctions of Abelmoschus (2), Ispaghúl seeds (305), or Rice Conjee (322), and the use of the Hip Bath (392). The Extract of Gulancha (353) seems well worthy of a trial, especially in Chronic Inflammation of the Bladder.
Bleeding.
See Hæmorrhage.
Blows.
See Sprains.