Very many years ago Carl Baunscheidt, a German, was rest­ing his acutely painful rheumatic hand on a table when he received several stings from a number of gnats. These stings created num­erous very tiny openings on the skin through which toxic matter was eliminated by the action of the insect venom, with the result that the rheumatism in the hand completely disappeared never to return.

We, in this country, have heard about the use of bee stings and formic acid given in homoeopathic doses in the treatment of rheumatism, and this reminds me to quote here a letter which a former patient of mine wrote about his wife to the editor of Country Life on the 13th August, 1948, a copy of which he handed to me. Here it is:

"With reference to your recent correspondence as to the efficacy of bee stings for rheumatism. Some years ago my wife who had been suffering from acute rheumatism in both knees for some months, and had a horror of wasps, asked me to remove one from the room before she got up. This I did, as I thought, and shut the window, but a little later, my wife, on opening the window, received a full sting in the thumb from the wasp. She had a very painful arm for most of the day, but on getting up from her chair after tea, she found that her rheumatism had entirely gone, and it did not return ..."

Now, none of us likes to be stung by a bee, wasp or any other insect, much less deliberately so, hence we have to thank Carl Baunscheidt for discovering a method, whereby this eliminative effect can be produced in regulated doses over any length of time that may be indicated by the nature of the disease and condition of the patient, with very little if any appreciable discomfort.

This eliminative treatment, known in Germany as "Baun-scheidtismus" after the name of its discoverer Baunscheidt, was given the name of PYONEX (pus expeller) by an English doctor by the name of Rule, M.R.C.S. He wrote a large work on the subject about the end of the last century, and it was from this volume that I made a study of the method and have practiced it over the last twenty-five years.

Dr. Rule's life was once despaired of, but it was saved by the application of Baunscheidtismus, of which he knew nothing at the time. After making a most remarkable recovery, when all other treatments had proved to be ineffective, he devoted the rest of his life to the study and practice of the method, and wrote the book mentioned above, in which I became very interested, so much so that I was after as much information on the subject as it was possible to obtain. Happening to possess a good knowledge of the German language my efforts and patience were at long last rewarded after the war in that I was fortunate enough to be able to obtain from Germany the original books by Carl Baunscheidt, the discoverer himself. These indicated, inter alia, the very wide range of diseases that could be successfully treated by this "pus-expelling" therapy, including various forms of paralysis such as Disseminated Sclerosis about which I wrote in my article that was published in the May, 1952, issue of the Health and Life magazine.

Now, what is the "modus operandi" of this method of treatment?

Baunscheidt, after his eliminative, curative experience from the many gnat bites on his hand, referred to at the very beginning of this article, thought that if he could find a way to emulate Nature in her eliminative efforts he would be doing a great service to suffering humanity. So he invented an instrument having thirty-three needles, the bases of which are firmly fixed in a round boss of lead. To the bottom of this boss is firmly attached a closely coiled spring about six inches long. This is enclosed in a circular, narrow, elongated case, which looks roughly like a small round ruler, but tapering somewhat. At one end of this "ruler" there is a thin handle protruding, whilst at the other end is the boss with the needles. The cap is removed and the needle end is now pressed on the skin of the part of the body to be treated. The handle is pulled out an inch or so, thus expanding the spring, and it is suddenly released so that the needles, which project a trifle less than an eighth of an inch, penetrate the epidermis. This is just felt by the patient, but it does not hurt. The object of these needles is to create a number of artificial pores, each set of punctures con­sisting of thirty-three. This procedure corresponds to the tiny open­ings made in the skin by the bite of the insect. Into these artificially made pores is now brushed a special oil, made up of three different oils, and this is analogous to the substance that is injected by the biting insect.

In some cases the taps of the instrument are followed in a few minutes by prominent macules, the perforations presenting the appearance of a plucked goose. But the usual course is for this appearance to supervene some hours after the application. The macular stage, after a few hours, is followed by the papular. This popular stage lasts also a few hours. The papules are dis­tinctly formed by the pushing up of the epidermis from beneath and will not disappear on pressure by the finger, as in the case of macules.

In about twenty-four hours the papules begin to merge into vesicles, which stage usually lasts twenty-four hours. During this stage the vesicles become filled with a semi-transparent serum, which has a consistency somewhat thicker than that of ordinary serum. The vesicles continue to increase in size and their contents gradually become more opaque, until at the termination of forty-eight hours they merge into pustules. This pustalar stage lasts twenty-four hours. The whole process takes about forty-eight hours from the time the oil is applied until the pustules are formed. The part or parts treated are covered by a layer of cotton wool.

When the morbid element does not exist in large quantities, or when it is not of an irritant nature, the skin which is between the sets of perforations may retain its natural appearance through­out the whole period of the treatment, but in severe cases the pustules are not confined to the perforations of the needles, but absolutely cover the whole cutis so completely, that it is not possible to lay the head of a pin on any part without touching a pustule. These pustules are smaller than those at the perforations.

On the fourth or fifth day a second crop of pustules are some­times thrown out, which are sporadic, and usually not very numer­ous; they are or may be filled with pus which is a deeper shade in color.

The oil has the peculiar property of increasing the vitality, which is communicated to any part by the Pyonex Treatment, so that the increased temperature and activity in the circulation com­bine to attract to the part the exciting cause of the disease, which has been lodging say in a neighboring joint, or some of the deeper tissues. The exciting cause then becomes eliminated.

Blisters, mustard, poultices and stimulating liniments act in the same manner; but in a far less degree. Being applied externally, i.e., on the surface of the skin only, although their use is attended so often by excellent results, yet they are of no avail in stubborn cases. But the stimulating Pyonex oil passes through the artificial pores, into the soft tissues, and is carried by the circulation into their midst, keeping up its vitalizing action for three daj'S, instead of only for a few hours, and in this way enables the system to carry out its own process of elimination on such a scale as can be attained by no other means.

It is sufficiently evident that in some affections the expulsive efforts which are made by Nature, are so weak and ineffective, that the quantity of toxic matter expelled makes no material difference to the progress of the disease. A few pustules may be thrown out here and there, which may be taken as signs of the mass of virus, embedded in the deeper tissues, which the unaided powers are wholly incapable of dislodging or expelling.

By the judicious application of the Pyonex Treatment, we have it in our power to remove obstacles, and to furnish such aids as may prove effectual to our obtaining the end in view.

By making artificial pores, we tap the envelope of the epi­dermis, and provide a suitable exit for all kinds of purulent and morbid products that may be harbored in the system.

By the subcutaneous introduction of the oil, the impaired vitality of the part is overcome; and active circulation is promoted and while on the one hand, the offending impurity is thus reached, and expelled from its lurking place, on the other hand, the natural reproductive powers are resuscitated, and there is set up a process of re-installation of new and healthy tissue.

When the pus is lodged in the deeper tissues, it may be suc­cessfully reached and expelled, by repeated applications. The impurity which is nearest to the surface, naturally is the first to reach the new pores, and as the treatment is continued, the deeper tissues are compelled to disgorge, until not a vestige remains behind, and not a pustule can be produced by further application of the Pyonex.

In cases of paralysis, however, notwithstanding this fact, it is necessary to continue the applications, the object being to excite the tissues to a healthy growth and vitality. The spinal column is, of course, the part to which special attention is directed in these cases, but the individual treatment of the limbs which are affected, is necessary in order to obtain more satisfactory results, as they are usually charged with offending elements.

The increased vitality communicated to a part by repeated applications of the Pyonex treatment is evidenced in several ways, among which are the following:

Vascularity: The increase of activity in the vascular system is marked. The arteries and veins which for weeks or years have been shrunk and withered, rapidly increase in caliber, and the resulting new supply of blood to the part similarly affects the cellular tissues, nervous peripheral and capillaries.

Healing Power: The healing power of the whole system, and especially the parts contiguous to the application, is improved. Discharging sores and wounds of long standing begin to show a healthier appearance, and end by closing up. In a case, for example, of fissure of the anal sphincter, which had been discharging for years, it healed in a few weeks, the cure being permanent. In cases of curvature of the spine which are not due to malformation, the muscles increase in volume and tone, and the result of their in­creased vitality is to pull the column into a straight line; the ab­normal curves disappear, and every vertebra resumes its natural position.

Increase in sensation and muscle-tone usually supervenes in a short time when the treatment is given in cases of paralysis and loco motor ataxia. The quantity of purulent matter which is ex­pelled in the latter disease is at times beyond anything that one would believe possible; this is after the first two or three applica­tions, after which there is a marked diminution in quantity, as is to be expected.

It was a custom among medical practitioners forty or fifty years ago to make what was called an "issue," in any part of the body, where there was a fixed pain or other symptoms, which could not be relieved by ordinary methods. This was done by cauterizing a circular spot on the skin about the size of a shilling; the centre of this spot was cauterized to a sufficient depth to retain a pea, which was secured in its position by adhesive plaster. By this plan the part was precluded from healing and continuous sup­puration was maintained. An outlet was thus established by which the morbid element which caused the pain was expelled from the system.

The action of the Pyonex treatment is similar to that of an "issue." Its action is not, however, confined to a small spot, as in the case of the "issue," but may, in case of need, be extended over the whole of the chest, abdomen and back, so that whatever morbid elements may have lodged in any part of the system, an exit is provided in their immediate proximity, by which they may be expelled.

The "issue," mentioned above, which was kept open by means of a pea, was maintained in this state as a rule for weeks, in order to accomplish the desired end. The exit being small and isolated, and the natural forces being unaided, the excreting of the morbid matter was necessarily slow. But in the case of the Pyonex treat­ment, the expulsion of blood poisons, and of morbid and foreign elements, is greatly accelerated, not only because of the four or five thousand exits that are provided by the artificial pores made by the needles, but also by the absorption into the tissues and cir­culation of the stimulating oil, which conveys to the part new life and vigor.

To every point where the inherent healing power has been reduced to a low ebb by the presence of so much impurity, which must naturally be attended to by a sound dietetic regime, the inrush of the oil brings the stimulus that is needed. The new volume and rapidity of the current of the blood are such, that the barriers which are met with in the semi-consolidated tissues are soon broken down and dissipated. By the accomplishment of this, the disease toxins which were so long deposited in the affected parts are dislodged, and expelled through the artificial pores; the surrounding tissues, no longer burdened by morbid productions, soon resume a healthy tone, and the natural forces have again a free hand in building up a healthy system.

It will be seen therefore that the main beneficial and curative effect of the Pyonex depends upon the expulsion of morbific matter from the system. Hence the main object to be kept in view during treatment is to establish and maintain the expulsive action at its most effective point. That is why this form of therapy is so suc­cessful in the treatment of such diseases as bronchitis, asthma, pneumonia, pleurisy and indeed in some types of cases of the intractable disease, arthritis. It is very effective too in skin diseases and even in the treatment of that much-talked-of complaint these days known as "slipped disc," and in support of this I submit a report of a case of Herniated Disc which was published in The British Nauropathic Association News, July-August, 1950, issue:

"Male aged thirty-six. In 1935 patient fell off a ladder on to his back. Very acute pain resulted; could not bend in any direction. Confined to bed for six weeks. Later was X-rayed; an adjustment was made to the lumbar spine under an anaesthetic by a manipul­ative surgeon at a hospital. Then a course of lumbar injections was followed by massage and radiant heat. Still more pain, which was intensive after the manipulation by the surgeon. Three years ago patient was put into a plaster jacket. Still no relief. Constant head­aches. Sleeping tablets had to be taken. Two years ago X-rayed again. Two surgeons independently diagnosed herniated disc and ordered operation. Patient, however, refused, but continued to suffer greatly and was unable to attend his work. Osteopathic treat­ment was commenced by me on 6th September, 1949, but this was dropped after three treatments in favor of the Pyonex treatment only, owing to the very congested state in the lumbar spine area. This treatment caused a drainage through the skin of purulent matter. Relief was experienced from the first Pyonev treatment and after only ten such weekly treatments, the whole condition cleared up. The transformation in the patient was truly amazing, as well it might be after a liberation from great and handicapping pain from which the patient had suffered since 1935. This 'decongesting' treatment has been used in many such cases with equal success."

The editor of the B.N.A. News, Mr. Milton Powell, M.B.N.A., had this comment to make at the time:

"This case would seem to confirm the view that disc trouble may not always be due to direct pressure from the displaced cartilage, but rather from the exudative products induced by the original trauma."

Although over twenty-five years have now elapsed since I was lent Dr. Rule's textbook on the Pyonex treatment, I can clearly remember that this doctor postulated that disease was due to the accumulation of morbific matter in the body, and since the organism being overloaded with toxins was unable satisfactorily to eliminate them through the usual channels of bowels, kidneys, skin and lungs some means had to be used whereby this elimination could be accomplished as quickly as the nature of the case would allow. All this is very sound so far as it goes and such a means he found in the PYONEX. But the point I wish to make here is that Dr. Rule does not appear to have made any enquiry into the actual CAUSE of this accumulation of morbid matter, and whilst I can unhesitatingly testify to the efficacy of the Pyonex therapy, yet I cannot conclude this article without stressing the absolute necessity for sufferers to adopt the means whereby a further accu­mulation of toxins can be PREVENTED after they have been expelled, so that the PYONEX or any other form of eliminative treatment in the future may become unnecessary.

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