The non-bacillar nature of abrus-poison : with observations on its chemical and physiological properties / by L.A. Waddell.

  • Waddell, L. A. (Laurence Austine), 1854-1938.
Date:
1884
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Credit: The non-bacillar nature of abrus-poison : with observations on its chemical and physiological properties / by L.A. Waddell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    CHAPTER III. The Physiological Effects of Abein. Page. Action on the Blood ... ... 57 99 „ Circulatory system ... 58 99 „ Temperature ... 59 99 „ Nervous system... ... ... 59 99 „ Respiratory „ ... ... 60 99 „ Glandular „ ... ... 60 99 „ Nutrition ... 60 99 „ Digestive system ... ... ... 60 CHAPTER IV. The Management of Cases of Poisoning by Abein. General considerations ... ... ... ... 61 Local treatment ... ... ... ... ... 62 General ditto ... ... ... ... ... 64 APPENDICES. Appendix I. Appendix II. Appendix III. Appendix IV. Appendix V. Appendix VI. The botanical characters of Abrus precatorius Mode of using the seeds for poisoning cattle Harmlessness of seeds when taken by mouth Abric acid—its preparation and properties Therapeutic use of abrus-seeds in ophthalmia Distinctions between ‘ Indian ’ and true liquorice- root 67 70 73 73 74 75 ILLUSTRATIONS. Plate I. The minute structure of the abrus-seed. To face page ... 10 Plate II. Section through skin of a cat over seat of hypodermic injection, showing invasion of wounded tissue by bacteria from the air. To face page ... ... ... ... 24 Figuee of an abrus-spike and the instrument for inserting it, as used by cattle-poisoners ... ... ... ... 71