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On the Mineral Waters of Lipetzk. 1 25 



send Dr. Albing for the purpose of investigating its com- 

 ponent parts, and ascertaining in what diseases particularly 

 it is capable of affording relief. 



From the observations made, it appears th»t the water of 

 Lipetzk has some analogy to that of Pyrmont ; but differs 

 in having less of the carbonic acid and sulphate of lime, and 

 more of iron. 



The water of Lipetzk, consequently, in comparison with 

 that of Pyrmont, has less of the irritating quality, with re- 

 gard to the carbonic acid; less of the dissolvmg, with regard 

 to salts ; and more of the strengthening, with regard to iron. 

 Taking into consideration this composition, it may be ge- 

 nerally asserted, that the water of Lipetzk, on one hand, sti- 

 mulates, gives vigour, increases the elasticity of the muscular 

 fibres and the activity of the organs, lessens the poorness of 

 blood, and imparts more colour to it ; while on the other it 

 liquefies tenacious, slimy, and condensed fluids, removes 

 obstructions in the canals, qualifies the sharpness of hu- 

 mours, and destroys worms. 



Not far from the first fountain, near the bridge, is an- 

 other of equal extent, possessing the same qualities: it is 

 not yet enclosed, but merely defended by a wooden fence 

 on one side. 



These waters, like the rest that are known in Europe, arc 

 used internally and externally. 



The course of taking them in general is front ten to 

 twenty davs. On the first day one glass is taken, which 

 contains about six ounces of the water: the qtianfity is iu- 

 L-reased by one ounce till the nuniber of glasses, will amount 

 to six. After dinner three glasses are commonly taken, and, 

 upon the average estimate of the whole quantity, an invalid 

 drinks fotfr pounds and a half a day, and sometimes more. 



The diet depends entirely on the judgment of physicians. 

 Formerly all sorts of fruits, tea, cofiee, and milk, were for- 

 bidden ; but, with regard to the latter, experience proves the 

 ji-striction to be erroneous : the water diluted with milk hai 

 been known frequently to increase its effect, and impart 

 double vigour to the nerves. 



The best time for tlie use of ihem are the months of June, 



July, 



