SANTONIN. This is decidedly the most reliable anthelmintic known to the
medical profession. It is deservedly a popular remedy for worms, and
when combined with Podophyllin, is very efficacious in removing the
pin-worm. _Dose_--For an adult, two to three grains of the powdered
Santonin, repeated every three hours until four or five doses are taken,
when it should be followed by a cathartic.

SAGE (_Salvia Officinalis_). Sage is a common and excellent domestic
remedy for worms. Make an infusion of Sage and Senna leaves, and drink
freely until it acts as a cathartic.

[Illustration: Fig. 117.
Pink Root.]

PINK-ROOT (_Spigelia Marilandica_). Pink-root is one of the most active
and certain anthelmintics for children. It is indigenous to the United
States. When taken in too large quantities, it is apt to purge, give
rise to vertigo, dimness of vision, and even to convulsions; therefore,
it should be combined with some cathartic. _Dose_--Of the infusion, one
ounce at night, followed by physic in the morning.

COMMON SALT (_Chloride of Sodium_). Common table salt is an
anthelmintic, and may be used in an emergency. Salt water is a very
common domestic remedy for worms. _Dose_--In solution, one-quarter to
one-half teaspoonful.

BALMONY (_Chelone Glabra_). This is also tonic and anthelmintic, and is
valuable in debility, dyspepsia, jaundice, and hepatic affections. It
also is known as Snake-head. _Dose_--Of the infusion, one to two ounces;
of the concentrated principle, Chelonin, from half to one grain.