The trunk bark possesses antiperiodic properties first described by Descourtilz and confirmed later by Dr.
It is used as a tonic and antiperiodic in intermittent fevers and in general where tonic treatment is indicated.
The antiperiodic properties are comparable with those of quinine and have even proved effective in some cases in which quinine failed.
In some sections, the whites use it as a domestic antiperiodic and diaphoretic.
Willow bark was formerly employed by physicians among the whites as a stomachic and antiperiodic in the treatment of intermittents, but is rarely used today.
Recommended by Dr Neligan, and others, as being more powerfullyantiperiodic than the other preparations of quinine.
If the physician elects to give his antiperiodic in one or two large doses, he should not trust to so small an amount as eighteen grains.
In the typho-malarial form, especially in those cases in which the malarial element predominates, and in which there is a marked tendency to remission, the early administration of quinia in full antiperiodic doses is urgently called for.
In the class of cases characterized by sharp chills, intense fever, irregular remissions, and profuse perspiration, which pursue a pernicious course unaffected by antiperiodic remedies, the nature is extremely dubious.
This is tonic, diaphoretic, aperient, and possesses some antiperiodic properties; the warm infusion is emetic.
Ferrocyanide of Iron is an excellent tonic and antiperiodic remedy, and often is combined with quinine.
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