- CatarrhalRelating to membrane inflammation and mucusRelating to catarrh, which is inflammation of mucous membranes with increased watery discharge. discharges.
- DropsyFluid retention and swelling (edema)An old medical term for edema, which is swelling caused by excess fluid trapped in your body's tissues. withdyspnea.Catarrhal inflammation of the respiratory organs.
- DysenteryIntestinal infection with severe bloody diarrheaInfection of the intestines resulting in severe diarrhea with the presence of blood and mucus in the feces. and diarrheaFrequent, loose, and watery stoolsA state of having three or more loose or liquid bowel movements per day..
- LeucorrheaWhitish or yellowish vaginal dischargeA whitish or yellowish discharge of mucus from the vagina, often indicating congestion or mild infection..
- RheumatismJoint, muscle, or tissue painInflammatory pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, or surrounding connective tissues. from cold.
- Dropsies.
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- Tully, of New Haven, has found it useful in catarrhInflammation of mucous membranes with dischargeExcessive buildup of mucus in the nose or throat, associated with inflammation of the mucous membrane., asthmaChronic respiratory disease causing difficulty breathingA condition characterized by spasms in the bronchi of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing, typically from an allergic reaction or hypersensitivity., syphilis, rheumatism, and worms.
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- Fowler, of New York, speaks in the m ost unequivocal terms of its virtues in amenorrheaAbsence of menstrual periodsAn abnormal absence of menstruation..
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- Jones, of Philadelphia, has given it in several cases of suppressed menstruation, without benefit.
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- Hale, of Michigan, thinks it is the Asclepias syriaca which is so useful in amenorrhea, and not the Asclepias incarnata
