IPECACUANHA Ipecac-root (IPECA) The chief action is on the ramifications of the pneumogastric nerve, producing spasmodic irritation in chest and stomach. Morphia habit. The principal feature of Ipecacuanha is its persistent

IODOFORMIUM Iodoform (IODOFORMUM) Should not be forgotten in the treatment of tubercular meningitis, both as a local application to the head and internally (Bacil). Tuberculous conditions. Subacute and chronic diarrhœa of

IODIUM Iodine (IODUM) Rapid metabolism: Loss of flesh great appetite. Hungry with much thirst. Better after eating. Great debility, the slightest effort induces perspiration. Iod individual is exceedingly thin, dark complexioned, with enlarged

INULA HELENIUM Scabwort (INULA) A mucous membrane medicine. Bearing-down sensations in pelvic organs and bronchial symptoms are most marked. Substernal pain. Diabetes. Head.–Vertigo on stooping; throbbing after eating, pressure in

INSULINUM An active principle from the pancreas which affects sugar metabolism (INSULIN) Besides the use of Insulin in the treatment of diabetes, restoring the lost ability to oxidize carbohydrate and

INDOLUM A Crystalline Compound Derivable from Indigo, but also a product of Putrefaction of Proteids (INDOL) Primary action is to increase the elimination of Indican. Auto-intoxication. Compare: Skatol. Persistent desire to

INDIGO TINCTORIA Indigo–Dye-stuff (INDIGO) Marked action on the nervous system, and of undoubted benefit in the treatment of epilepsy with great sadness. Excited mood and desire to be busy. Neurasthenia