Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-03-31

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Prof. EiiIngwood. NJ D.. Of bennett collese.
Chicago, says Of Golden Seal ..ln its therapeutic
tremediaD influence Its widest range Of action is
upon the stomach. In functional disorders Of that
organ. where the entire apparatus, including the
liver, Ii staenant and inoperative II ss 4 most
superior remedy in catarrhal gastritis finfamma
tion OF the stomach) chronic constipation general
debility. in convaieseence from protracted fevers
In prostrating night sweats 1T is AN IMPoR.
TANT REMEDY IN DISORDERS PECULIAR re
WOMEN. In all catarrhal conditions. especially
IL there be muscular relaxation and general en-.
feeblement. 1t IL useful
Edwin N. Hale. NJ. D.. Professor Of Mater,r
Aedica ut Hahnemann Medical Cciisgc, Chicago.
states in regard to Golden Seal {Hydrartis): ..fn
relation to its general efrects On the system,
THERE Is NO MEDICINE IN USE ABOUT
WHICH THERE is SUCH GENEDAL UNANIM-
- ~ NJ A-srV-s. II - INV Regarded
as the tonic. useful in all debilitated states,
From the foregoing extracts it
will be seen that Golden Seal root
is very efficient curative agent in
most of the weaknesses and all
ments affecting the organs peculiar
ly feminine.
Prof. John NJ seudder says of Lady's slipper
root tCyprredium Pubescens): This root is yaIu-
able in all OF NERVOUS EXCITABTLITY
OR fRRFrABIL1TY unconnected with organic le-
sions. allaying the irrtability lessenng' any ac-
companylng rain. producing calm and cheerful
condition of the body and mind. and cons equently
favoring mental tranquility. or 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 irrtabiliy of the nervous
system. from functional arrangement or reflex irri-
tation. 1t Will be found very efficient In the
NERVOUSNESS HYPoCHoNDRIA, OR MENTAL
DEPRESSION, accompanying certain forms of de-
raDgement of the digestive organs, which is more
generally met with ameng females"
Prof. John King, In the American Dispense ory
says OF Black Cohosh root tCimicifuga Racemosa):
This is very active, powerful and useful rem
edy, and appears to fulfill great number of in
dications. 1t possesses undoubted influence over
the nervous system In small doses the appetite
and digestion are improved. Plays very i'm
portant part in the therapeutics of Gynaecclogy
diseases of women. In the painful conditions
its remedial action is fully displayed BY its
special affinity for the female organs it is an
efficient agent and IT Is SURPASSED BY NO
OTHER DRUG, being of greatest utility in irri-
tatlve and congestive conditions of the sppendages
characterized by tensve, dragging pains,
bling the pains of rheuma tIsn. 1t is good
edy for the reflex sldeache.'
DR.. John Fyfe CT saugatuck, Conn, Editor De-
partment of Therapeutics In The Eclectic Review,
says of Unicorn (Helonias Dioica) one of the
chief Ingredients Of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scriotion
"A remedy which invariably acts as a uterine
invigorator and always favors a condition which
makes for normal activity OF the entire repro
ductive system cannot fail TO be of great use
funess and of the utmost Importance TO the gen
eral practitioner of medicine
''In Unicorn root have a medicament which
fully answers the above purposes THAN
ANY OTHER DRUG WITH WHICH | AN AC-
QUAINrED. In the treatment Of diseases peculiar
TO women it is seldom that is which
does present some indca tion for this remedial
agent.