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Treatment. Symptomatic. 



The poisonings from this source detected in England during the 

 years from 1868 to 1879 were observed in all the domestic animals 

 except the pig. The green acorn showed itself to be extremely 

 dangerous. 



24. Poisoning by Aloes. 

 Symptoms. There are colics and profuse watery diarrhea; 

 weakness; the pulse is imperceptible. Death occurs within two 

 to five days. 



Autopsy. Again we see lesions of gastro-enteritis. In cases 

 where the poisoning has lasted for a long time, the alterations of 

 enteritis are not observed, but only emptiness and paleness of the 

 intestine. 



Treatment. We must make use of drugs that will arrest secre- 

 tion and soothe the irritated mucous membrane. 



The main causes of these poisonings are the administration of 

 excessive or repeated doses at too close intervals, also colds or vio- 

 lent efforts after the administration of aloes. 



25. Poisoning by Mezereum — Garou Bark (Daphne gnidium). 



Symptoms. We observe stomatitis, salivation, colics, vomit- 

 ings, diarrhea, exhaustion, and a small and weak pulse. 



Autopsy. The same lesions of gastro-enteritis are revealed. 



Treatment. Symptomatic. The toxic factor is an acrid resin 

 called mezereon. 



26. Poisoning by Wild Horse-radish [Cochlearia armoracia). 

 Symptoms. We see violent colics. 



Autopsy. A gastro-enteritis, with gelatinous infiltration of the 

 walls of the stomach, is well marked. 

 Treatment. Symptomatic. 



27. Poisoning by 8wallow-wo7i (Asclepias vlnGetoxicum). 



Symptoms. As a rule, polyuria, strangury, general weakness, 

 and cachexia. 



Autopsy. Lesions of nephritis and cystitis. 



28. Poisoning by Cotton-seed Meal [Baumwollsaatmehl). 



Etiology. This form ol poisoning, described lately by Volker, 

 Stein, Gautier, Werner, Emmerling, Stutzer, Bongartz, and others, 



