eiO TREATMENT OF 



or ten grains of limatura ferri^p mixed with au equal 

 part of rhubarb, taken two or three times a day. 

 J)arhic(dO) succeeded even in expelling a taenia 

 with iron filings ; he recommends it still more for 

 cases of colic produced by worms. The filings of 

 iron, mixed with cinnamon and magnesia, prevents 

 those bclchings and flatulences, which sometimes 

 incommode particular persons, who have taken this 

 preparation of iron. 



It seems probable that some of the particles of 

 iron, not yet dissolved in tlie first passages, pass 

 into the vascular system, which they strongly ex- 

 cite.* It is probably from this cause that the im- 

 proved complexion of those who take iron but a 

 short time, is derived. 



This medicine therefore is equally well suited 

 to prevent the morbid diathesis which favours the 

 development of worms. 



The siiljjhate of iron is ranked among the pre- 

 parations, which, according to llosenstein^^Qi) are 

 best suited to relieve verminous affections. It 

 possesses a greater astringent force than iron ; it is 

 also more useful in moderating excessive excre- 

 tions of mucus from the intestines, and to give tone 

 to parts relaxed. It is prescribed for children in 

 doses of two, four, or to ten grains, and to adults 

 from half a drachm to a drachm, and better still, if 

 combined with cinchona, valerian, jalap, male fern, 



* Is it not owing to tlie great tendency of iron to unite 

 ■with oxygon, that we are to attribute its tonic and exciting quali- 

 ties ? F. Trs. 



