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than a grain was given almost with impunity. Weare told by M. Magendie, 
that strychnine may be used in all cases where the resin of nux vomica would 
be serviceable. When employed in cases where paralysis is connected with 
an inflammatory condition of the brain or spinal marrow, it may probably 
aggravate the symptoms; we think, however, that it is one of those danger- 
ous and even uncertain remedies, which ought not to be resorted to except 
in the most desperate cases. It is said to be more especially useful in that 
kind of paralysis, the cause of which cannot be referred to any injury of the 
_ nervous centres; particularly to that species, to which persons are liable 
who meddle with preparations of lead. Some cases of cure by the use of 
Strychnine and Brucine, under these circumstances, are recorded.—Brucine 
appears to possess the same properties as Strychnine, but in a much milder 
degree; so that it may be given to the extent of two or three grains for a 
dose, in the same cases where Strychnine would be indicated. M. Magendie 
relates two cases of atrophy, in which he administered Brucine with suc- 
cess; one of the leg, and the other of the arm: the patients took six pills 
in the day, of one-eighth of a grain each. | : 
Mode of employing Strychnine and its Preparations.— 
_ PILLS OF STRYCHNINE. 
Take of very pure Strychnine . . . .~. . 2 grains 
Conserve of Roses’ 0.20500 2 gros 
Mix, and divide into 24 very equal pills. — 
MIXTURE OF STRYCHNINE. 
Take of Distilled Water. . . . . . . . ounces 
PRG NCRIUNO ows ane lig (47 A grmin 
UE ng i a ee 
Acetic Acid . . . 2 drops 
Mix.—Five grammes, or a dessert spoonful, to be taken morning 
and evening. : 
TINCTURE OF STRYCHNINE. 
Take of Aléohol at 36°... 20. 22.0... 1 oumee 
Strychnine 7 7°. ee er pe Mix. 
Dose from six to twenty-four drops, in draughts, or common drink, avoid- 
