Kousso

• ▸Prolapsus ani.
• ▸—Watery diarrhcea.
• ▸—Stools loose and dark.
• ▸—Expulsion of

lumbrici, of dead tania solium and of bothriocephalus latus.

Abortion. Tapeworm.

Characteristics—The flowers of Kousso are a favourite remedy for tapeworm with the natives

of Abyssinia, and the use of them in European practice for that purpose has led to the observation

of the few symptoms recorded, among which thirst, nausea, and vomiting are prominent. In one

case miscarriage was caused. The mode of administration as a teenifuge is as follows: Take a

quarter of an ounce of the dried flowers, boiling distilled water four ounces. Infuse fifteen

minutes without straining. The powder is to be taken with the infusion, in the morning, fasting.

Two such draughts may be given. It is best to give a purgative before and an hour or two after

the draught. A remark by Alexander Milne is significant to homeeopaths: "Though Kousso leads

to the expulsion of the worm, it seems not to improve the morbid condition which favours its

production." (Living teenia placed in an infusion of Kousso mixed with milk were killed in about

half an hour.) The prostration caused by the treatment is so great that Milne advises a course of

Cinchona and Iron to follow.

Compare: Mallotus-Kamala-An efficient remedy for tapeworm in 30-60 minims of tincture taken in cinnamon water.

1/2 oz. Mix with warm water and let stand 15 minutes; stir well and administer. May be preceded by a little lemon juice (Merrell).