SOME LESS KNOWN METHODS OF ARSENICAL POISONING.

Early Signs of Arsenical Poisoning

Sir,?S, a Hindu, male, aged 38, consulted me for dark pigmented spots on the palms. Syphilis was suspected, and the Wassermann gave a positive reaction. Anti-syphilitic treatment was commenced with 0.3 gramme of neosalvarsan, for the first injection. Ten minutes after the fifth injection (0.45 gramme of neosalvarsan) there was a thin discharge of serous fluid from the palms, something akin to b...

Some Less Known Central Nervous System Depressant

The present communication reports some medicinal plants which are used as Central Nervous System sedative agent in the traditional system of medicine.

State of the Heart in Arsenical Poisoning

The following case of arsenical poisoning is placed on record as confirming the accuracy of Dr. Bonavia's remarks, published in the September number of the Gazette. A Mahomedan, a native of this district, died suddenly under very suspicious circumstances. His body was brought in for examination on the 2oth December, 1S66. The appearances were as follows :?Deceased was apparently a healthy man, ...

Some Less Known Folk Claims from Candaka Tribals of Orissa

The present communication deals with a detailed account of usage of 40 species of plants in various ailments by the tribal people of chandaka forest area adjoining bhubaneswar, orissa. The author opines the importance of folk-lore claims in source of drugs trough this article.

Biochemistry of some toxic agents. I. Present state of knowledge of biochemical lesions induced by trivalent arsenical poisoning.