Eliminative
SYN: Depurative
JHK
from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...
a Sudorific reactionary Excitant that increases sweating and urine output
A treatment to increase excretion from the kidneys (diuresis), skin (diaphoresis) and lungs.
Indications:-
- Hot Blanket Pack
- Uraemia resulting from Renal Inactivity
- in Acute Nephritis and Eclampsia
- Urinary Suppression in pelvic surgery
- Vapor Bath
- Convulsions in Uraemia of Chronic Nephritis can be aborted if treated as soon as symptoms of uraemia appear and until they disappear - interrupt every hour with Tonic Half Pack or
- Precordial Compress or Cold Mitten Friction
- short Electric Light Bath then strong Graduated Tonic Cold
- Autointoxication in gastric Neurasthenia and Migraine
- Jaundice and chronic Indigestion
Use Local Eliminatives in...
- Exudates
- Joint Deformity
- Pleurisy (for the adhesions)
- chronic Peritonitis
- Neuralgia especially Sciatica
Caution:
- Keep treatment short to avoid weakening resistance in gout and rheumatism.
- In painful skin diseases use:-
- instead of the more irritating