Five common homoeopathic drugs viz., Belladonna, Bryonia, Colchicum, Colocynth and Lathyrus sat were selected and tested against growth and aflatoxin production of Aspergillus flavus. The result indicates that all five drugs suppressed the growth of A. flavus. The lower concentration of all the tested drugs induced maximum growth of fungi and maximum production of aflatoxin. However, the growth...

a woollen abdominal binder. WVarm baths are useful in relieving spasm. Of drugs, those of the atropine group are of great service, tincture of belladonna or hyoscyamus being commonly employed. One must findl the optimum dose for each case, as individual susceptibility is variable. It is best given before or between meals. Its use may be discontinued at times of well-being, but commencing consti...

of severe pain in his abdomen. The bowels have not been moved since. Previous to this he had always enjoyed go'jd health. O11 admission he was found in a miserable state ; the abdomen was hard, tympanitic and painful to the touch ; he had vomiting, hiccup and an anxious countenance. The tongue was foul, and thickly coated all over with a dry white fur. There was no rupture. A soap and warm wate...