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Description of Ipecac
Ipecacuana
(Ipecac-root)
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 nausea and vomiting,
which from the chief guiding symptoms. Indicated after indigestible food,
raisins, cakes, etc. especially indicated in fat children and adults, who
are feeble and catch cold in relaxing atmosphere; warm, moist
weather. Spasmodic affections. Hemorrhages bright-red and profuse.
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