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ary apparatus, rectum, and uterus. Rigidity of os 

 uteri in retarded or delayed parturition has been suc- 

 cessfully treated by direct local application of extract 

 of belladonna. In mammitis, to check the milk se- 

 cretion, allay inflammation and pain — the fluid ex- 

 tract and camphor liniment, or liniment of bella- 

 donna. In treating abscesses, boils, carbuncles, and 

 other superficial inflammations, apply locally; the 

 same when it is desired to determine and increase the 

 action of belladonna given internally — ^.e., in tetanus 

 apply belladonna liniment along the spine ; in spas- 

 modic cough, the same to the throat; in diseases of 

 the kidneys, over the loins, etc. Glandular swellings 

 mav be treated locally with mercurial ointment and 

 extract of belladonna. In diseases of the skin to re- 

 lieve itching ; in erysipelas, locally as well as small 

 frequently repeated doses internally. Epilepsy and 

 convulsions of canine patients may be treated with 

 belladonna and sodium bromide. In applying bella- 

 donna over very large surfaces, especially upon the 

 dog, great care must be exercised lest the animal be- 

 come poisoned by absorption. The attendant when 

 rubbing a patient with belladonna liniment or other 

 powerful preparation of belladonna must be cautioned 

 to thoroughly cleanse his hands after using the prep- 

 aration, lest he too suffer from the absorption. 



Hyoscyamus— Henbane. 



The leaves and tops of Hyoscyamus niger, a bien- 

 nial plant, natural order Solanacese, growing wild in 

 many parts of Great Britain. It is also cultivated 



