412 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB LOCTOR, 
general opinion is that this is a result of rheumatic affections. 
This deposit is similar to that found in the joints of some 
chronic rheumatic patients. The symptoms are similar to the 
former, with, in advanced cases, dropsy. It is generally 
thought that nothing can be done for such cases of heart 
affection, but we think otherwise. The treatment for chronic 
rheumatism, in combination with diuretics and heart tonics, 
will, at least, benefit and ward off the end. However. 
perseverance will be indispensable. We would recommend 
the following asa heart tonic :— 
Fluid Extract of Lily of the Valley.... One ounce 
Tincture of Strophanthus ...«..+e...+ Half ounce. 
NY AUT. ics to te 60 ot 0A ae 2 ona 4 ie ee 
A teaspoonful three times a day in the mixture for chronic 
theumatism If dropsy is present, take it in the decoction 
recommended for it. 
FATTY DEGENERATION 
Is another affection to which the heart is hable. It is seldom 
found, except in the aged, and is most Jikely to occur in the 
corpulent The same class of symptoms, and a_ similar 
treatment to the above adopted, with the antifat mixture 
(See Obesity. index ) 
ANGINA PECTORIS, OR BREAST PANG, 
Is one of the most painful and alarming affections of the 
heart. Symptoms: A sudden pain is felt at the lower part of 
the breast-bone, which spreads cver the region of the heart, 
and, in fact, over the chest and arms. there is a loss of 
breath. a sense of suffocation, the countenance becomes 
deadly pale, there is great anxiety, and a cold perspiration 
breaks over the skin When the trouble first commences, it does 
not usually last long; perfect stillness and rest seem to soothe 
it away But in time, unless the disease is checked, the 
attacks may be so violent that the strongest anodynes must be 
given to ease the dreadful pain. The paroxysms, asa rule, 
leave as suddenly as they come. The cause is certainly 
