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and increasing that of absorption. e By increasing 
the tone of the body in general, and that of the 
absorbents in particular. f By producing cathar- ~ 
sis, and thereby increasing the action of the exha- 
Jents directly and that of the absorbents indirectly. 
It will readily be perceived, that this fourth sup- _ ¥ 
position of the mode of action pertaining to diu- 
retics, embraces the three first theories. And in_ 
truth though: still, (from anomalous effects which _ 
occasionally are presented by the operation of this 
class of remedies irreconcilable to it,) liable to 
objections—it is by far the best digested theory. _ 
It seems to meet, too, more than either oftheothers, 
the physiology involved in the operation of this 
mysterious class of remedies. For these reasons 
T adopt it, and shall pursue the arrangement of 
the different diuretics predicated on it by Dr. 
Paris. 
To a therefore will be refered, potass, nitrate 
of potass, oil of turpentine, juniper, (berries and 
its spirit gin) cantharides and the like. To b 
acetate of potass, super tartarate of potass, squill, 
colchicim, balsam copaiva, tops of spanish broom, 
{spartium). Toc mercury. To d digitalis, tobac- 
co and the like. To e the bitter tonics, &c. &c. 
To f elaterium, jalap and the like. 
Of the simultaneous exhibition of acidulated dil- 
uents with diuretics, to ensure and promote their 
action. Of the circamstances and condition of the 
system which retard diuresis, or prevent it alto- 
gether from following the exhibition of its medi- 
ical agents—as the state of the skin, the bowels, 
the blood vessels, the weather, clothing, &c. &c. 
Rules for giving these remedies. 
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