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is readily tested out in mammary inflammation, in 

 which the external application of phytolacca cerate, 

 as well as the internal administration of a fl. made 

 from the fresh root, has demonstrated usefulness. 

 So-called "chronic rheumatism" especially in syph- 

 ilitic cases or of syphilitic origin, is benefited by 

 the eliminative action of phytolacca. 



Indolent conditions indolent ulcers, indolent skin 

 lesions, etc. need alterative treatment. Iodides 

 are often debilitating in these cases, and I have often 

 substituted phytolacca in them. Sometimes in 

 syphilis we seem to come to a standstill, mercury 

 and iodides not availing. Of course it is only as an 

 interval and subsidiary remedy that I have used 

 phytolacca in these cases; but this drug and stil- 

 lingia impress me as useful in some of these cases, 

 and I speak from a large experience therein. 



The dermic lesions of syphilis may not always be 

 met, even with salvarsan, especially when elimina- 

 tion is poor; and I am impressed with a belief that 

 we should not wholly discredit the vegetable alter- 

 atives therein. They assuredly cooperate with the 

 iodides. In goiter of non-toxic type it has occasionally 

 benefited cases under my care, but has usually 

 failed; nor has it been of value in acute "sore throat," 

 as is claimed for it. However, in chronic follicular 

 pharyngitis it has benefited some cases. I never saw 

 it accomplish anything at all in obesity. 



The combination of phytolacca, stillingia, and the 

 iodides is a useful one in what we used to call "scrof- 

 ula," as well as in the many indications for an alter- 

 ative. The mixture can be flavored with compound 

 syrup of sarsaparilla. 



Undoubtedly the prestige of phytolacca has been 



