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<br /> "Cannabis is said in many cases to increase the strength of the uterine
<br /> contractions during parturition, in atonic conditions, without the unpleasant
<br /> consequences of ergot, and for which purpose it should be used in the form
<br /> of tincture (see below); 30 drops, or specific cannabis, 10 drops, in
<br /> sweetened water or. mucilage, as often as required. In menorrhagia, the
<br /> tincture in doses of 5 or 10 drops, 3 or 4 times a day, has checked the
<br /> discharge in 24 to 48 hours."
<br /> "The greatest reputation of cannabis has been acquired from its
<br /> prompt results in certain disorders of the genito - urinary tract. In fact, its
<br /> second great keynote or indication is irritation of the genito- urinary tract,
<br /> and the indication is even of more value when associated with general
<br /> nervous depression."
<br /> "It is, therefore, useful in gonorrhea, chronic irritation of the
<br /> bladder, in chronic cystitis, with painful micturition, and in painful urinary
<br /> affections generally. It makes no difference whether a urethritis be
<br /> specific or not, or whether it is acute or chronic, the irritation is a
<br /> sufficient guide to the selection of cannabis. Use it in gonorrhea to relieve
<br /> the ardor urinae, and to prevent urethral spasm and avert chordee, and in
<br /> gleet, to relieve the irritation and discharge; employ it also in spasm of the
<br /> vesical sphincter, in dysuria and in strangury, when spasmodic. Burning
<br /> and scalding in passing urine, with frequent desire to micturate, are always
<br /> relieved by cannabis. The following is said to be a certain cure for
<br /> gonorrhea: Take, while in blossom, equal parts of the tops of the male and
<br /> female hemp (Cannabis sativa), bruise them in a mortar, and express the
<br /> juice; to this add an equal portion of alcohol. Dose, from 1 to 3 drops
<br /> every 2 to 3 hours. It should be remembered that the American hemp has
<br /> the same properties as the Indian hemp, but is a much feebler product - the
<br /> difference, therefore, not being, as some have indicated, in action, but
<br /> merely in degree. Cannabis has been recommended in diabetes and
<br /> hematuria, and in Bright's disease, with painful voiding of bloody urine, it
<br /> is strongly endorsed. By its control over the mental functions, it controls
<br /> lascivious thoughts, dreams and desires, and is, therefore, of some value in
<br /> nocturnal seminal emissions. Probably its control over urethral irritation
<br /> contributes to its value here. In this manner impotence is said to have been
<br /> cured by it. Cannabis has some reputation as a remedy for chronic
<br /> alcoholism, and for the cure of the opium habit."
<br /> "Externally, the resin may be applied endermically or in
<br /> embrocation with oils, ointments, chloroform, etc., in inflammatory and
<br /> neuralgic affections. It may also be used in injections. The green plant
<br /> collected in the spring, and 2 or 3 twigs placed in or between beds, will, it
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