Small masses of formative cells containing loops of newly formed blood vessels which spring up over any raw surface, as the ?rst step in the process of healing of wounds. (See ULCER; WOUNDS.)
Decubitus ulcer Also known as pressure or bed sore. Occurs when there is constant pressure on and inadequate oxygenation of an area of skin, usually overlying a bony protuberance. Elderly or in?rm people, or individuals with debilitating, emaciating or neurological illnesses, are vulnerable to the condition. Long-term pressure from a bed, wheelchair, cast or splint is the usual cause. Loss of skin sensation is a contributory factor, and muscle and bone as well as skin may be affected.
Treatment The most important treatment is prevention, keeping the patient’s back, buttocks, heels and other pressure-points clean and dry, and regularly changing his or her position. If ulcers do develop, repeated local DEBRIDEMENT, protective dressings and (in serious cases) surgical treatment are required, accompanied by an appropriate antibiotic if infection is persistent.
Venous ulcer This occurs on the lower leg or ankle and is caused by chronic HYPERTENSION in the deep leg VEINS, usually the consequences of previous deep vein thrombosis (DVT) – see THROMBOSIS; VEINS, DISEASES OF – which has destroyed the valvular system in the vein(s). The ulcer is usually preceded by chronic OEDEMA, often local eczema (see DERMATITIS), and bleeding into the skin that produces brown staining. Varicose veins may or may not be present. Control of the oedema by compression and encouragement to walk is central to management.... ulcer
Causes. Smoking, alcohol, jagged teeth, chemical irritants, septic toxins, sprayed fruit and vegetables, poisoning by lead, arsenic and other chemicals, additives, hot foods, spicy curries and peppers, chewing tobacco.
Over 80 per cent found to be present in old syphilitic cases. Charles Ryall, surgeon, Cancer Hospital, regarded the two as comparable with that between syphilis and tabes. Dr F. Foester, Surgeon, concluded that epithelioma of the tongue as far more frequently preceded by syphilis than any other form of cancer.
(Hastings Gilford FRCS, “Tumours and Cancers”)
The condition may arise from a gumma or patch of leucoplakia (white patches) – at one time known as smoker’s tongue.
Of possible value. Alternatives:– Many plants have been shown to produce neoplastic activity, as observed in discovery of anti-cancer alkaloids of the Vinca plant (Vinchristine) and Mistletoe. Dr Wm Boericke confirms clinical efficacy of Clivers, promoting healthy granulations in ulcers and tumour of the tongue. Dr W.H. Cook advises a mouthwash of Goldenseal. For scirrhous hardening, juice of fresh Houseleek has a traditional reputation.
Tinctures. Equal parts Condurango and Goldenseal. 30-60 drops before meals in water; drops increased according to tolerance.
Local paint. Thuja lotion.
Case record. Dr Brandini, Florence, had a patient, 71, with inoperable cancer of the tongue. In the midst of his pain he asked for a lemon which immediately assuaged the pain. The next day gave him even greater relief. The doctor tried it on a number of similar patients with the same results, soaking lint in lemon juice.
Diet. See: DIET – CANCER.
Treatment by a general medical practitioner or hospital oncologist. ... cancer – tongue
Dr Joanna Brandt knew that grapes may sometimes check malignancy. Facing up squarely to the reality of cancer, she resolved not to take any medicines to check its course or alleviate the pain . . . neither would she submit to the surgeon’s knife.
For nine years she had been desperately seeking something to destroy the growth effectively, to eliminate virulent cancer toxins and rebuild new tissue.
At the conclusion of a seven-day fast she developed a craving for grapes. From the first mouthful she felt their purifying influence and a lift physically and mentally. She was miraculously cured.
As in other cases, improvement was attended by the senses becoming abnormally acute, dim eyes became bright, faded hair took on a new gloss, a lifeless voice became vibrant, the complexion cleared; teeth, loose and suppurating in their sockets became fixed and healthy.
In “The Grape Cure”, she records: “While the system is drained of its poisons, external wounds are kept open with frequent applications of Grape poultices and compresses . . . No scabs or crusts are formed as long as the lesions are kept moist . . . From glistening bones outwards, the process of reconstruction goes on. Healthy, rosy granulations of new flesh appear and cavities are filled in.”
The body is prepared for the regime by fasting for 2-3 days, drinking plenty of pure cold water and by taking a two-pint enema of lukewarm water daily.
After the fast, she advises – “Drink one or two glasses of cold water on rising. Half hour later, have a meal of grapes, discard seeds, chew skins thoroughly, swallowing a few for medicine and fibre. Have a grape meal every two hours from 8am to 8pm (7 meals daily). Continue two weeks – even for one month. Begin with 1, 2 or 3 ounces per meal, increasing gradually to half pound. The maximum should not exceed 4 pounds. Patients taking large quantities should allow 3 hours for digestion and not take all skins.”
After years of suffering, Dr Brandt discovered a cure which worked in her particular case and which she was able to repeat in a number of others. ... grapes
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