Spinal Paralysis and Softening

— See also, Locomotor Ataxia, Myelitis. Argenlc Nitrate: in chronic inflammation of the cord or meninges. Belladonna: in chronic inflammatory conditions. Cod-Liver Oil: as a general nutrient. Electricity: combined with ma age and rest. Ergot: in hyperemia of the cord. Hyoscyamus: in paralysis agitans to control tremors. Iodide of Pota ium: in syphilitic history. Mercury: temporarily cures in chronic inflammation of the cord and meninges. Phosphorus: as a nervine tonic. Physostigma: in a few cases of progre ive paralysis of the insane, in old-standing hemiplegia, in paraplegia due to myelitis, and in progre ive muscular atrophy it has done good service. Picrotoxin: spinal stimulant after febrile symptoms have pa ed off. Spermine. Strychnine: like picrotoxin.