n restored... fa one: ee 
ie Pexki-applicd; in ‘the'same 3 manner to the testicles, for 
shot eyes, will have the same effect... This might appear singul ; 
we not know that there is an intimate connexion and sympathy be- 
tween the oiee and. genita] organs. ; 
COLDS AND COUGHS. > a rsa 
~ Corps are » the effect of an obstructed perspiration. Beery cold i 
a kind: of fever, differmg only in degree: from some of th 
have already” been treated of. It is ae with the g 
circumspection, to defend ourselves at all: times 
the human body, and the atmospheric air, d-be’ kept c 
‘stantly of an uniform temperature, catching cold would be impos- - 
sible; but as both are subject to sudden’ changes, the perebegees 
must also be liable to many changes, ‘and checks. 
When oppression of the breast, a stuffing of the nose, unusual 
weariness, pain in the head, &c. give ground to believe that the 
person has caught cold, he ought immediately to lesson his diet, at 
least, the usual quantity of solid foed, and abstain from all strong li- 
quors. The patient ought to get into bed, and drink warm teas, 
till a sweat is created. His drink may be buttermilk, boiled, wine- 
whey, aie balm, hoarhound, boneset, Deed sah! teas, &c. Acold is — 
easily cured ured if people will only confine themselves, and make a busi- 
by repeated additions, the patient finds himself on the real ait 
consumption before he is aware of any thing serious. 
Coveu.—A cough is generally the effect of a cold. lemmas ‘ 
in a convulsive motion of the diaphragm, generally owing toan, inri- 
tation of the windpipe. When the cough is obstinate there is. 
reason to fear the consequences, as this shows a weak state of the 
lungs, and is often the forerufiner of consumption. Ee 
When a cough comes from a cold, a.table spoonful of In 
nip, pulverised, and mixed in half atea cup of honey, , and a.tea s ot 
ful taken four or five times a day, will generally cure in two or thr 
days. Or, the green Indian turnip, one part, and green comfrey, 
three parts, both bruised very fine into a jelly, and mixed, and a 
proper. quantity. of honey or sugar added, may be used. This ib 
rarely fail 
In a cough, diaphoreties, oils, and mucilages, stimulants and ex- 
pectorants, and sometimes. opiates, are proper.. The. practitioner 
can select from among these classes, enough ‘that are suitable with- 
out having an enumeration of them here, which would occupy too 
much space. Many good preparations will be found among, = 
on an from which he can select. 
- inate coughs proceeding from a flux of humors u 
it will be necessary, besides expectorating medics : 
