2. VON PRAAG made a number of experiments on dogs, rabbits, and frogs. His conclusions are that when the alkaloid is administered the respiration and circulation are diminished in intensity, the muscles lose their tension, the irritability of many nerves (especially the peripheric cutaneous nerves) is diminished. On the other hand, very small doses cause vomiting and frequently diarrhoea, but diarrhoea follows more frequently large doses. The urinary secretion is sensibly increased, so also in the saliva. The stage of excitement is shown by hurried breathing, quickened pulse, spasmodic tension of muscles, increased nervous irritability. Death seems to ensue from paralysis of spinal cord. (Virchow’s Archiv, vii, 286.).
Dr. Richard Hughes (1836-1902) was born in London, England. He received the title of M.R.C.S. (Eng.), in 1857 and L.R.C.P. (Edin.) in 1860. The title of M.D. was conferred upon him by the American College a few years later.
Hughes was a great writer and a scholar. He actively cooperated with Dr. T.F. Allen to compile his 'Encyclopedia' and rendered immeasurable aid to Dr. Dudgeon in translating Hahnemann's 'Materia Medica Pura' into English. In 1889 he was appointed an Editor of the 'British Homoeopathic Journal' and continued in that capacity until his demise. In 1876, Dr. Hughes was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Organization of the International Congress of Homoeopathy Physicians in Philadelphia. He also presided over the International Congress in London.
Hughes was a great writer and a scholar. He actively cooperated with Dr. T.F. Allen to compile his 'Encyclopedia' and rendered immeasurable aid to Dr. Dudgeon in translating Hahnemann's 'Materia Medica Pura' into English. In 1889 he was appointed an Editor of the 'British Homoeopathic Journal' and continued in that capacity until his demise. In 1876, Dr. Hughes was appointed as the Permanent Secretary of the Organization of the International Congress of Homoeopathy Physicians in Philadelphia. He also presided over the International Congress in London.
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