Saccharum Officinale

William Boericke 1922

Saccharum lactis (diuresis ; amblyopia ; cold pains, as if produced by fine, icy cold needle with tingling, as if frost bitten ; great physical exhaustion) ; Calc.; Arg. nit.; Caust.

William Boericke 1922

Saccharin (hinders both the salivary and peptic ferment actions with consequent dyspepsia. Prof. Lewin believes its action to be on the secretory cells themselves and it has caused pam (right hypogastrium), loss of appetite, diarrhoea and wasting).

William Boericke 1922

Thirtieth potency and higher. Locally in gangrene. One ounce of lump sugar morning and evening valuable adjunct in the treatment of obstinate cases of heart failure due to deficient heart muscle without valvular lesion. Sugar as an oxytocic has its most suitable application towards the end of lalx)r when there is no mechanical obstruction and delay is due to uterine inertia. 25 grammes dissolved in water, several times every half hour.

William Boericke 1922

Sugar is an antiseptic. Combats infection and putrefaction; has a solvent action on fibrin and stimulates secretion by the intense osmotic changes induced, thus rinsing out the wound with serum from within outward, favoring heahug. Leg t^cers. Sugar must be considered a sustainer and developer of the musculature of the heart and hence useful in failure of compensation and a variety of cardio-vascular troubles. Acts as a nutrient and tonic, in wasting disorders, anaemia, neurasthenia, etc., increasing weight and power. Opacity of cornea. Dim sight. Acidity and anal itching. Cold expectoration. Myocardial degeneration. 652 SACXHARUM OFFICINALE — SALAGINELLA APUS Fat, bloated, large-limbed children, who are cross, peevish, whining; capricious; want dainty things, tidbits, and refuse substantial food. CEdema of feet.