Title:  Treating feline-specific disorders by orally administering Hydrastis canadensis

United States Patent:  6,579,542

Issued:  June 17, 2003

Inventors:  Faulkner; Cecil (670 Water St. #1E, New York, NY 10002)

Assignee:  Faulkner; Cecil (New York, NY)

Appl. No.:  517344

Filed:  March 2, 2000

Hydrastis canadensis is used for treating feline-specific disorders, such as, feline-specific fungi, feline specific-coat degradations, and feline-specific strong feces odors. At least one vitamin can also be added to the hydrastis canadensis. The hydrastis canadensis is taken orally by the feline either in tablet, powder, or liquid form.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

Hydrastis canadensis, commonly called yellow paint root, orange root, yellow puccoon, ground raspberry, eye root, yellow Indian plant, tumeric root, Ohio curcuma, eye balm, yellow eye, and jaundice root, has the medicinal properties of a laxative, a tonic alterative, a detergent, an opthalmicum, an antiperiodic, an aperient, a diuretic, an antiseptic, and a deobstruent.

Hydrastis canadensis is one of the most wonderful remedies in the entire herb kingdom. When one considers all that can be accomplished by its use and what it actually will do, it seems like a real cure-all. It is especially valuable in all diseased states of the digestive system. It is a wonderful remedy for all stomach disorders and acute inflammations.

The wild plant of hydrastis canadensis, is nearly extinct in North america, but is being cultivated.

Hydrastis canadensis is one of the best substitutes for quinine, and is a most excellent remedy for colds, la grippe, and all kinds of stomach and liver troubles. It exerts a special influence on all the mucus membranes and tissues with which it comes in contact. For open sores, inflammations, eczema, ringworm, erysipelas, or any skin disease, hydrastis canadensis excels.

The tea of hydrastis canadensis is made by steeping one teaspoonful in a pint of boiling water for twenty minutes. The tea is used as a wash. Then after the area is thoroughly cleaned, the powered root is sprinkled on and the area is covered. The use of hydrogen peroxide for cleaning the area is also beneficial.

Taken in small, but frequent doses, hydrastis canadensis will allay nausea during pregnancy. Steep a teaspoon in a pint of boiling water for twenty minutes, stir well, let settle, and pour off the liquid. Take six tablespoonfuls a day. It equalizes the circulation.

When hydrastis canadensis is combined with skullcap and red pepper (cayenne), the heart will be greatly relieved and strengthened.

Hydrastis canadensis has no superior when combined with myrrh, one part hydrastis canadensis to one-fourth part myrrh, for an ulcerated stomach or duodenum or dyspepsia, and is especially good for enlarged tonsils and sores in the mouth. Smoker's sores, caused by holding a pipe in the mouth, will heal after just a few applications of the powder to the sore.

Hydrastis canadensis is an excellent remedy for diphtheria, tonsillitis, and other serious throat troubles, and has a good effect when combined with a little myrrh and cayenne. Excellent for chronic catarrh of the intestines and all catarrhal conditions will improve the appetite and aid digestion.

Combined with skullcap and hops, hydrastis canadensis is a very fine tonic for spinal nerves and is very good in spinal meningitis. Very useful in all skin eruptions, scarlet fever, and smallpox.

To cure pyorrhea or sore gums, put a little of the tea of hydrastis canadensis in a cup, dip a toothbrush in it, and thoroughly brush the teeth and gums. The results will be most satisfactory.

In any nose trouble, pour some tea of hydrastis canadensis in the hollow of the hand and sniff it up the nose.

Hydrastis canadensis is very useful in typhoid fever, gonorrhea, leukorrhea, and syphilis.

For bladder troubles, hydrastis canadensis should be introduced into the bladder through a catheter immediately after the bladder has been emptied and retained as long as possible, repeating two or three times a day.

Hydrastis canadensis combined with alum root, taken internally, is an excellent remedy for bowel and bladder troubles. Use two parts of hydrastis canadensis and one part of wild alum. This is a good laxative. Good for piles, hemorrhoids, and prostate troubles.

When hydrastis canadensis is combined with equal parts of red clover blossoms, yellow dock, and dandelion, it has a wonderful effect on the gallbladder, liver, pancreas, spleen, and kidneys.

When hydrastis canadensis is combined with peach leaves, queen of the meadow, cleavers, and corn silk, it is a reliable aid for Bright's disease and diabetes.

Hydrastis canadensis is excellent for the eyes. Steep one small teaspoonful of hydrastis canadensis and one of boric acid in a pint of boiling water, stir thoroughly, let cool, and pour liquid off. Put a tablespoonful of this liquid in a half cup of water. Bath the eyes with this, using an eye cup or drop it in with an eye dropper.

Hydrastis canadensis may be taken in different ways, and in all cases previously given where it is suggested to combine it with others, it may be used alone.

Take one-fourth teaspoonful of hydrastis canadensis dissolved in a glass of hot water immediately upon rising, and one hour before the noon and evening meals. Or you may steep a teaspoonful in a pint of boiling water, stir thoroughly, let cool, pour the liquid off and take a tablespoonful four to six times a day. Children should take less of all doses according to age.

Chronic catarrh (inflammation with a discharge) of the intestines, even to the extent of ulceration, is greatly benefited by hydrastis canadensis.

Hydrastis canadensis is effective in treating hemorrhage from the rectum and will heal ulcerations of the mucous lining in this area.

Hydrastis canadensis is a remedy for chronic and intermittent malaria and enlarged spleen caused by malaria.

Hydrastis canadensis kills and neutralizes many poisons.

Hydrastis canadensis is applicable in all catarrhal conditions, whether of the throat, nasal passages, bronchial tubes, intestines, stomach, bladder, or wherever there is a lining of mucus membrane.

As can be seen from the discussion supra, hydrastis canadensis is a highly regarded herb for humans, but its properties have never been recognized for treating feline-specific disorders, such as feline-specific fungi, feline specific-coat degradations, and feline-specific strong feces odors. At least one vitamin can also be added to the hydrastis canadensis. The hydrastis canadensis is taken orally by the feline either in tablet, powder, or liquid form.

While the invention has been illustrated and described as embodied in a multi-purpose formula for feline-specific disorders, however, it is not limited to the details shown, since it will be understood that various omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present invention.

Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.

Claim 1 of 2 Claims

The invention claimed is:

1. A method for treating feline-specific fungi, comprising the step of orally administering to a feline, a composition comprising Hydrastis canadensis and at least one vitamin.

 

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