This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1855 Excerpt: ... Aconite and Belladonna being principally indicated when inflammatory symptoms are present, the swellings feel hot and sore, and the least attempt to extend the parts causes pain. Gfuajacum is more particularly indicated when the posterior muscles of the legs are the seat of the disease, with lancinations from the feet upwards. Mercurius, when the parts are stiff and ache, without the pain being very acute; the patient feels chilly when exposed to the least breath of air. Oolchieum may be used if Aconite seemed indicated but did not produce the desired effect, or it may be given in alternation with Aconite, especially if the derangement was caused by exposure to wet or a draught of air; Rhus tox. is likewise indicated in this disease. Sepia, and Sulphur are more particularly adapted to chronic forms of this disease. The third class comprises the following remedies: Aconite, Belladonna, Baryt. carb., Gf-raphit., Lycopod., Sarsap., Silic, Spongia and Sulphur. Belladonna, Spongia, and Sulphur may be used first in preference to the other medicines, not omitting, however, the exhibition of the mercurial preparations which cannot be dispensed with in any form of the disease. If the syphilitic affection is accompanied with a general sinking or debility of the constitution, we may use the remedies mentioned in the fourth division, principally Arsenicum, Baryta, Carbo. anirn., Qhina, Ignatia, Oleander, Plumbum acet,, Sepia, Veratrum, although any of the other medicines may likewise be indicated. V. Tertiary Afeections Of The Eyes. Beside the iritis syphilitica which Ricord numbers among the secondary affections of the eyes, he speaks of tertiary affections of these organs, which have never been mentioned before by any author. Tertiary affections may either involve t...