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__ If wind is the cause, which may be known by a sensation of swell= 
ing at the pit of the stomach, and by the gulping up of wind, carmin- 
atives, as the pleurisy root, in powder, or united with calamus or 
angelica, may be taken to relieve the flatulency; and afterwards, 
bitters as before directed, should be taken to strengthen the stomach. 
In all these affections, ginger is an excellent remedy, to be taken 
_ eonstantly for a length of time, in powder, or tea, as much as can be © 
borne well. ; : 
One important object in these dyspeptic affections, is, to keep down 2 
_ the acid that predominates in the stomach. Another is to keep the 
bowels open and regular; which must be done by making use of 
injections, and going to stool regularly at such an hour of the day, 
Say after breakfast, and making an attempt ata passage, whether 
_ there is any inclination or not: and thus, after a time, and with the 
use of proper Strengthening medicines, bring about a regular evacu- 
- ation without any physical aid. Costiveness, unless removed, will 
render abortive all attemps to cure affections of the stomach. And 
;must not be used to effect this, as it only weakens more and 
_ The medicines, either'separately or compounded, which are effica- 
ious for strengthening the stomach in the above complaints, are, _ 
golden seal, (which I consider first and best,) pleurisy root, angelica, 
myrrh’and iron, cayenne pepper, ginger, the clove jelly, gizzard skins, 
the tonic tincture, galangel, unicorn, valerian, balm of gilead buds, 
‘wormwood, tansy, whitewood, horse-radish, mustard, gentian, cara- 
way, fennel, spikenard, plantain, bittersweet, mint, peppermint, 
orange peel, snakeroot, &c ;. and above all, when it proceeds from a 
concentration of humors upon the stomach, cleansing medicines, as 
the anti-mercurial syrup, balsam of life, &c. 
This complaint may likewise be greatly relieved by labor, especi- 
ally digging, reaping, or any employment which keeps the bowels 
mn men Thus, working in a gaiden has cured, when medicines — 
_ When pain in the stomach is occasioned by the swallowing of 
acrid or poisonous substances, they must be discharged by vomit. 
This may be excited by butter, oils, or other soft things that sheath 
and defend the stomach. Stee 
When a pain in the stomach proceeds from a translatién of gouty 
Matter, warm cordials are necessary, as generous wines, brandy,ésc, 
Some have drank a whole bottle of brandy, rum, or other spirits, 
this case in a few hours, without being intoxicated, or even’ feeling 
the stomach warmed by it. The quantity to be taken must be see 
to the feelings of the patient. When there is an inclination to vomit, : 
it may be promoted by drinking warm camomile tea.’ sagt -& 
When the disease is occasioned by worms, they must be destroyed. 
Ifthe stomach is greatly relaxed and the digestion bad, elixir 
vitriol will be beneficial. . web thrice 2 begs ae es eae 
Worms are of three sorts, viz: the round worm, whose seat j 
the stomach ; the tape worm, which is to be found in most of the i 
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