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ternally applied in substance to the beliy, a combi- 
nation of these articles under the name of pulvis 
arvomaticus, is one of these preparations, the in- 
gredients of which are at hand in almost every fam, 
ily. peculiarly suited to arrest the dangerous gush- 
ing evacuations by simultaneous vomiting and 
stool, which occur in the sudden and vehement 
attacks, attended with icy coldness of nose, ears — 
and extremities of -fingers and toes, of that 
fatal disease, cholerainfantum. T[havein numer- - 
ous instances had occasion to believe the life of 
my little patients were snatched from the grasp of 
death, by the promptness and vigour of this ap- 
_ plication. In the dry belly-ache, which JI have — 
- witnessed in sailors, this remedy has, in my hand, — 
proved equally prompt and useful. Aromatics are 
much used as odontalgic remedies. Their effect 
on the nervous system is manifest. Indeed some 
instances of excessive action on the brain have- 
heen reported. The hypnotic power of nutmeg 
in the East Indies, is noticed by Bontins, asa 
frequent occurrence ; and in the records of Geri 
medical literature, some extraordinary effect: 
ihe nervous system, bave been noticed, as prod 
ced by this aromatic. Cullen speaks of havis 
accidentally seen the soporific and stupifying Bee 
er of the same substance. In cases of gout affect 
ing the stomach, attended with that coldness. 
ihe extremities and unbalanced action of th 
sanguiferous system, appertaining to that affection 
Ihave seen an infinite deal of benefit, from 
_ liberal employment of aromatics of the most» 
tense activity, as oil of cloves: and I know ofnoth- 
ing so well calculated to reinstate the stomach in 
in that healthy action so much perverted by the 
use of balsam copeva, as ginger in some form, 
er cinamon tea. In fact, a habitual resort to are 
