Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-04-01

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only few extracts from standard
authorities, but a booklet of authori-
ties of the several schools of medl-
cine will be sent to you free on re-
quest.
Prof Ellingwood N. D., of Bennett College,
Chicago, says Of Golden Seal: 'ln Its therapeutic
tremediai influence It's widest range of action is
upon the stomach, In functional disorders Of that
organ, where the entire apparatus. including the
liver. is stagnsnt and imperative. 1t 10 a most
superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis dnfamma-
ton of the stomach, chronic constipation, general
debility, in convaleseeDce from protracted fevers
in prostratng night sweats. IT IS AN IMPOR-
TANT REMEDY IN DISORDERS PECULIAR TO
WOMEN. In all catarrhal conditions especially
II there be muscular relaxation and general
feeblement It is useful
Edwin NJ. Hale, NJ. D., Professor of Materia
Medica at Hahnemann Medical College, Chicago.
states IN regard to Golden Seal (Hydrastis): 'In
relation TO its general effects the system.
THERE IS NO MEDICINE IN USE ABOUT
NhlSh ls SUO1f IENrADhL ONi2->lh-
ITY OF OPINION. 1t IL UNIVERSALLY regarded
the tonic useful in all debiiitated states"
From the foregoing extracts it
will be seen that Golden Seal root
is a very efficient curative agent in
most Of the weaknesses and all
ments affecting the organs peculiar
ly feminine.
Prof. John NJ. scudder says Of Lady's Slipper
root (Cypripedium Pubescens) 'This root is valu-
able in all cases of NERVOUS EXCITABILITY
OR IRRITABILITY unconnected with organic To-
sions. allayng the irritability. lessening any ac
companying pain producing q calm and cheerful
condition Of the body and mind and consequently
favorlng mental tranquility, sleep. Hence 1t
has been of service IN HYSTERIA, CHOREA
NERVOUS HEADACHES, wAFEFULNESS AND
PROSTRATION IN LOW FEvERS, and indeed
in all cases Of morbid irritability OF the nervous
system, from functional arrangement redex irri-
tation. It will be found very efficient In the
NERVOUSNESS HYPoCHONDRIA, OR MENTAL
rangement of the digestive organs, which is more
generally met with among females"
Prof. John King, in the American Dispense tory
says of Black Cohosh root (Ctmicifuga Racemosa):
This is a very active, powerful and useful rem
edy, and appears to fulfill a great number of in
dcations. II possesses an undoubted influence over
the nervous system. In small doses the appetite
and digestion improved. Plays a very i'm
portant part In the therapeutics Of Gynaecoloey
diseases of women. In the painful conditions
its remedial action IL fully displayed By its
special affinity for the female organs II is an
efficient agent and IT Is SURPASSED BY NO
OTHER DRUG. being of greatest utility In irri-
tative and congestive conditions of the appendages
characterized by tsnsve, dragging pains. resem-
bling the pains Of rheumatism. 1t IL good rem
edy for the reflex 'sideache.'"
Dr. John Fyfe of saugatuck, Conn, Editor De-
partment Of Therapeutics In The Eclectic Review,
says of Unicorn root (Hslonias Dioica) one Of the
chief Ingredients Of DIR. pierce's Favorite Pre-
scriptioni
"a remedy which invariably acts as a uterine
invigorator and always favors q condition which
makes for normal activity Of the entire repro
ductiye system csnnot fail to be Of great use.
fulness and Of the utmost importance to the gen.
eral practitioner Of medicine.
an Unicorn root have a medicament which
more fully answers the above purposes THAN
ANY OTHER DRUG WITH WHICH AM AC-
oUAINTED. In the treatment Of diseases peculiar
to women It u seldom that casa h seen which
does mot present Some Indication for this rsmsaial
agent"