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cases. Of their effect in combination with other 
remedies in cynanche maligna necessary; often re- 
peated, in hooping-cough. Of their effect in 
_ typhus pneumonia. Of Dr. Armstrong’s and Dr. 
Potter’s experience w ith emetics in typhus. Of their 
efficacy in hemoptisis; of Dr. Cullen’s distrust of 
them in that hemorrhage. Of emetics in asthma.’ 
Have been much used in consumption. Imitations 
of sea-sickness by certain emetic treatment; nu- 
gatory ; reasons why. Emetics useful ivf 
stage of phthisis pulmonalis. In certain cases 
solution of tartar emetic in large quantities of water. 
The use of emetics in hemiplegia not common in 
Britain. Of the efficacy of these remedies, in that 
disease there are numerous writers who advocate, 
and as many who condemn them. Sydenham, 
Forthergill, Pitcairn. Kirkland, Selle, Crowfoot, 
Catherwood. Burserius, Quarin, and Sir Gilbert 
Blane, and in fact numerous other authors of less 
note, have advocated their employment; while 
others contend they are injurious and dangerous, 
among whom are Cullen, Langslow, Cheyne, For- 
estus and many others. Of the detumescence of 
scrophulous tumors by emetics and sea sickness. 
Of Mr. John Hunter’s treatment of hernia humo- 
ralis by emetics. Of the cutaneous diseases in 
which these remedies have been used beneficially. 
Of their application as anthelmentics, in cases of 
erratic worms ; of their application as emimena- 
