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 POISONOUS PLANTS. 



Tests or Experiments with Kalmia latifolia. 



We used a 5 per cent, infusion of the leaves, which 

 was prepared under the direction of E. R. Miller, pro- 

 fessor of pharmacy. 



I. A scrub cow, about 5 years old, weighing 600 

 pounds, was used. 



Her temperature was 103.2 Pah., respirations 10 and 

 pulse 34 just before the drug was given. At 3 p. m. she 

 was given 3 quarts of the 5 per cent, infusion. 



At 4 p. m. — 



Tern para ture 103 . 2 Fah . 



Respirations 10 . 



Pulse 37. 



At 5 p. m. — 



Temperature .... , 103 . 4 



Respirations 10. 



Pulse 36. 



Pulse slightly irregular; cow showed distinct muscular 

 weakness; wabbled about as if drunk; pupils slightly 

 dilated; some muscles showed quivering or twitching 

 movements. 



At 8 p. m. — 



Temperature 102 . 4 



Respirations 11 . 



Pulse 24. 



In attempting to move, cow fell and was unable to 

 rise. Pulse somewhat irregular and weak; muzzle dry 

 and mucous membrane pale and dry; pnpils greatly di- 

 lated (amaurotic) ; some muscular twitchings. 



At 9 :30 p. m.— 



Temperature 102 . 



Respirations 12 . 



Pulse 36. 



