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when attended: with delirium ; in inflammations of tt ; 
rheumatism ; in eruptive diseases, to favor the eruption, or to br 
_ it back to the skin, when it has receded, as in small pox, 1 
&c.; in many spasmodic diseases, especially mania, mela 
epilepsy, hysteria, St. Vitus’ Dance, hiccup, &c. ; in indolen 
inflammation, to excite action in the part. ae oS; 
The dose of camphor is from five to twenty grains It ca 
given with safety in a larger dose than half a drachm; and in too 
small a dose, as that of a few grains, it has very little effect. In 
divided doses it may be given to the extent of a drachm a day. 
Combined with opium, it forms a powerful diaphoretic. or 
ought generally to be given in a state of mixture in sor id form, 
as being then less apt to excite nausea. It may be. in water 
by trituration with sugar or mucilage. ae 
Externally applied, camphor is used as an anodyne in rheumatism: 
and muscular pains, and as a discutient in bruises and pe 
affections ; it is dissolved in alcohol, or expressed oil, and applied to 
the part by friction. 9; cs 
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Caraway. Carum Carui. The seeds. 
This plant is cultivated in our gardens, both for 
culinary purposes. On account of their aron _ smell, 
pungent taste, the seeds of caraway may be classed among 
stomachies and carminatives of our climate. To persons 
with flatulency, and liable to colics, if administered in quanti- 
ties, they generally afford considerable relief, and may sometimes be 
used with advantage in agues. It gives an agreeable flavor to more 
powerful tonics and stimulants, and therefore be combined with 
them advantageously. He. 
Carouna Pinx. Spigelia Marilandica. The root. prs 
This plant is perrennial, and grows wild in most of our sot 
states, The roots are celebrated as an anthelmintic, p 
for the expulsion of the round worm of the intestines. I 
_ monly administered in the form of infusion ; an emetic is 
premised, and its purgative effect assisted by some simple ad a 
as senna orjalap. By some the powdered root is directed in doses of 
ten or fifteen grains; while others prescribe it in drachm doses. 
But, it should be observed, that when exhibited in large doses and 
without proper precautions, it sometimes produces very si 
and distressing effects upon the nervous system, such as vertigo, _ 
pains over the eyes, and dilated pupils. Asavermifuge, pink has 
‘acquired general use, and often gives relief, even where no w a 
are discharged ; butits good effects are often lost for want of a sto- 
_ Machic and tonic after treatment, which shall, prevent a new gene= 
of worms. rage one 
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