Ps os aad ‘ : 
» Bruises are generally productive of worse con sequences’ than 
wounds. - The danger from them does not appear immediately, by 
which means it often happens that they are neglected. It is neec 
less to give any definition of a disease so universally known ; we sk 
therefore proceed to point out the method of treating it. © = 
In slight bruises it will be sufficient to bathe the part with warm 
salt and vinegar, to which a little spirits may occazionally be_ ss 
and to keep cloths wet with this mixture constantly aj 
For this purpose, also, the ‘‘anodyne wash,”? may b 
great advantage, and will prevent pain and inflammation i in all com- | 
mon cases. In some parts of the country, the people have accustom — 
of applying to a recent bruise, or burn, a cataplasm of fresh ‘cow- | 
dung. I have often seen this applied to severe contusions, occasion- 
ed by blows, falis, and bruises, and to severe burns, and Inever 
it to fail to have a good effect. 
When the bruises very violent the patient ought to be bled as son 
as a return of pulsation is felt atthe wrist ; itmay also b 
cases to apply leeches to the part. The bruised part 
as directed above ; anda poultice made by boilin 
elder flowers, and ‘camomile flowers, in equal quantities” 
-and water, applied ‘toit. This practice is peculiarly proper. when 
aw is joined tothe bruise. It may be renewed two ee 
times a day. ae 
Asthe structure of the vessels is totally destroyed ; 
“bedees there often ensues a great loss of substance, whi ee 
an ulcerous sore. If the bone be affected the sore will not heal - 
before the diseased part of the bone separates and comes through 
the wound. This is often avery slow operation. Hence, it hap- 
pens, that thesesores are of tenmistaken for the king's evil, and treat-— 
das such, thor ai 
= Ar parts received from the blow. If such ulcerated bre 
~ have continued so long as to become’ constitutional, cleansing 
nal remedies must be’ used, together with proper a 
sore. If itssides have bésomie dead and inactive, stimulating fo: 
tations and ointments are necessary to give it life, and a healthy 
should be used, taking care that the air be kept from the sore. 
As a wash fot foul-< sores: and to promote healing, a decoction of 
witch-hazle bark, with age « of the ** balsam of life” ape in it, is. 
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ULCERS. 
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fact they proceed solely from the injury which es 
arance ; when this takes place, simple’ emollient dressings only P 
