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HAMO GALL OL.-HAMAMEL IS.
Therapeutic Applications.-This remedy has been
used with asserted success in chlorosis and in general
debility, in doses of 15 grains (I gramme) three to five
times a day.
HiEMOGALLOL.
This compound is obtained by the action of pyro-
gallol on the coloring matter of the blood.
Physical Properties.-This drug occurs as a beautiful
reddish-brown powder.
Therapeutic Applications.-The uses and doses of
himogallol are the same as those of hemol (q. z,.). It has
given excellent results in cases of anemic neurasthenia
and in the anemia of dyspepsia or affections of the heart.
HEMOGLOBIN.
This is the red coloring principle of the solid elements
of the blood.'
Therapeutic Applications.-This body has of late
been tried with asserted success in the treatment of
anemia and chlorosis. It appears to influence rapidly
the size, number, and quality of the blood-corpuscles,
producing at the same time an increase in the appetite.
Administration.-Hcemoglobi is best given in wine
or tablets, in daily doses of from I 2 to 3 grains (o.o9 to
o.18 gramme).
HAMAMELIS.
The chemical nature of Hamamelis virginica, com-
monly called zvitch hazel, has not been thoroughly
studied.
Therapeutic Applications.-This drug is a valuable
hemostatic, and has been successfully employed in the
treatment of huamatemesis, hamoptysis, and hematuria.
It has recently been found serviceable in hemorrhoids,
locally applied.
Administration.--The preparation now used is the
1 Chemical analysis of the hemoglobin of the dog has shown that this
principle is made up of C6G6I 1025N16FeS30,1Os105
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Cerna, David. Notes on the Newer Remedies: Their Therapeutic Applications and Modes of Administration, Second Edition, book, 1894; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143542/m1/104/: accessed April 30, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.