Emetics mustard

It is important that the agent be washed from the skin with soap and water as soon after exposure as possible. The eyes should be thoroughly flushed. The onset of symptoms typically is delayed and an absence of immediate effect does not rule out toxicity. Although ingestion is unlikely, due to the sources of mustard gas, an emetic should not be administered because of the extreme caustic nature of the chemical. If the patient is not comatose, dilution of stomach contents with milk or water, prior to gastric lavage, may be attempted. Application of a solution of sodium thiosulfate to the skin and inhalation of a nebulizing mist of sodium thiosulfate may speed inactivation of mustard gas. Animal studies have shown that administration of corticosteroids (e.g., dexamethasone) and antihistamines (e.g., promethazine) may prove beneficial. 

Simple Emetic. Half a glass of warm water, 1 heaping tea-spoonful of salt, and another of mustard. These materials aro usually to be had at a moment s notice, and form a very efficient emetic. 

THERAP CAT Emetic counterirritant. theRAP Cat (vet) See Mustard, Black. 

Modes of Application.—Internally —As a cathartic and emetic, dissolved in tepid water. Sometimes half doses of chloride of sodium and sulphate of magnesia are mixed with ginger, pimento, or some other aromatic and treacle such a mixture will often be voluntarily drunk by cattle and sheep. Croton oil, oil of turpentine, and calomel, may be added to common salt, to increase its cathartic and anthelmintic action and mustard, sulphate of zinc, sulphate of copper, or tartarated antimony, may be combined with it to ensure its prompt action as an emetic. As a tonic and stomachic, it should be sprinkled over the animal s food, either in the state of powder or in solution. Externally —A lotion consisting of one pound of common salt dissolved in a gallon of cold water. This lotion should be applied during, or immediately after, the solution of the salt. 

Traditional Medicine. Both brown (black) and white mustards are used as an appetizer, stimulant, emetic, diuretic, and rubefacient. They are more commonly used externally for treating rheumatism, arthritis, and lumbago. Black mustard is also used in footbaths for sore and aching feet. 

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