PuospHoRvs.— ater 
noru: has never been found: pure in ‘eco It is always 
: inited to.oxygen, or in the state of phosphoric acid : in this 
exists very plentifully, and is united to different animal, vege- 
and mineral substances. It is principally obtained from bones, 
He ecg cones ee 
fas scarcely known before it was oulgiownd as a medi- 
_ But it has been principally, in latter times, that 
ttracted the attention of a large number of distinguished physi- 
who have made it an object of their particular attention.— 
hers who have written upon the subject, and related their 
is Dr. Lobstein, whose treateis contains many inter- 
and surprising facts, well worthy the attention of physicians. 
form eich appears to be most mote St for the exhibi- 
bstance. It is also Sdventageous | to add to the 
Mt ae ether a small quantity of distilled aromatic oil... The 
remedy. thus becomes more active, and operates more regularly 3; the 
ition of the caustic is more perfect. To prevent its decomposi- 
should be given in a little syrup, or on a lump of sugar. 
e dose is not an object of less importance to be considered ; how 
ever may be the form of a medicine, if we transcend the 
proper yo evil consequences may ensue. Experience has proved, 
that in a majority of cases one grain-of phoaphoreéis-« stficient 
quantity to be taken in twenty-four hours. A general-rule to be ob- 
Served in prescribing phosphorus, is to commence with small doses, 
} augment or diminish them as circumstances may dictate ; 
mtinue its exhibition in those cases in which itproduces 
excessive burning i in the stomach, or vomiting. 
‘- Phosphorus i is a remedy which extends its action over every part 
of the animal economy, but it is in the nervous system that it — 
_ particularly demonstrates its power. Its action is very p 
tense, but not durable. It is one of the most powerful of the volatile 
stimuli, and is particularly calculated to revive failing vitality. 
er Ja. gpente biregaicss as eed str nervous: fewere, ‘&c. the effects of 
“hese phenomena are dilleceuti¢ Re a individuals 
fered ages, also in different diseases. They are less bser 
