MOTHERS' REMEDIES.—l. Obstruction of Monthly Flow.—An herb combination for.
Poplar Bark 2 ounces
Ginger 1/2 ounces
Bayberry 1 ounce
Cinnamon 1/2 ounce
Anise Seed 1/2 ounce
Golden Seal 1/4 ounce
Mix well and give a teaspoonful in a cup of boiling water sweetened with sugar two or three times a day. Excellent in obstructions of the monthly periods, debility, loss of appetite, etc. This combination is fine when used as a tonic. It is stimulating and has been known to cure many severe cases.
2. To Promote the Menses, Smartweed for.—"Smartweed is good to promote the menses. Always steep in cold water; never boil. Dose.—Two teaspoonsful every hour. Be sure to take warm."
VICARIOUS MENSTRUATION (In place of).—When menstruation is absent or suppressed, bleeding sometimes occurs periodically, from the ear, nose, any existing raw surface, leg, ulcer, and from the respiratory (breathing) tract, and also from the bowels.
AMENORRHEA.—This is absence of menstruation.
Causes.—Delayed puberty, anemia (want of proper blood) chlorosis (green sickness). diabetes, malaria, tuberculosis and acute illness may cause it. Sometimes change of climate causes it and nursing baby too long.
Symptoms.—If it is associated with atresia, that is, want of the normal outlet, of course no signs of flowing can show, but colicky, cramp-like, monthly pains appear in the lower abdomen. These increase in severity as the retained blood distends the womb.
Treatment.—If there is no opening for the vagina or cervix one must be made, by operation. If it is due to anemia or chlorosis, Blaud's pills will benefit. The following is the formula:
Dried Sulphate of Iron 2 drams
Carbonate of Potash 2 drams
Syrup—Sufficient quantity to make forty-eight pills.