Materia Medica
Scoparius
Broom
Spartein sulphate increases the strength of the heart, slows it and reduces the blood pressure. It continues the good effects of Veratrum and Digitalis without any of the undesirable effects of ether. (Hinsdale.) The effect of spartein sulphate (the alkaloid of Broom) is to cause a lowering of the systolic and dias- tolic pressures of the provers. S Sphygmograms also show a condition cf lowered blood-pressure. It de- presses the heart by poisonous action exerted on the myocardium and this. with the stimulating action of the drug upon the' ague, accounts for the lowered blood pressure and reduc
Stomach
Great accumulation of gas in gastro- intestinal canal, with mental depression.
Urinary
Burning along urinary tract or in pu- dendun. Profuse flow of urine.
Dose
For non-homeopathic use (palliative as above), one to two grains t. i. d. by mouth, exerts a definite action upon the kidneys that will enable them to relieve the distress upon the heart. It is a safc drug and prompt in its action. Hypodermically, not less than % of a grain. Homoopathically. First to third trituration.