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f^sts generally), 30 grs. ; tinct. of mtiriate of iron, ^ oz, ; glycerine, 4 ora. 

 Directions — Put the strychnine into a mortar and rub first, then the quinine 

 also, and rub together a little, then put in the tincture of iron, and rub tUI all 

 are dissolved, then rub in the glycerine, and bottle for use. Dose — Take J^ 

 (ea-spoonful in a little water, 4 times daily, just before each meal and at bed- 

 time. Shake well before taking. 



Bemarks. — When the amount here given has been t<aken twice, take no 

 more for two weeks, after which, should there be still further need for the 

 tonic, do the same again as long as needed, whether it be a year, or more. It 

 is much to be regretted that young persons, of both sexes, very frequently are 

 led into evil habits by seeing others do the same, and too often by persuasion 

 and instruction, which undermines their strength and vitality; and if long fol- 

 lowed, destroys all happiness by what is called "loss of manhood "—the destruc- 

 tion of the powers of nature, created for the wise purpose of continuing the 

 existence of the human race ; it is also to be regretted that men, not to say 

 women, even after marriage, are so excessive in their indulgences, that they also 

 become equally prostrated. And, allow me to say, that while these evil prac- 

 •ices are continued there need be no expectations of cure. Stop them, and take 

 the medicines necessary as long as needed, and a cure may be expected, with 

 this drawback, however, — I care not what the evil habit may be, nor what the 

 disease may be, if it is very long continued the same degree of health will never 

 iifterwards be obtained as that before indulgence or the disease — it is not in the 

 nature of the human system, any more than it is for a tree to heal without leaving a 

 scar or dead spot, although the bark may heal over after a piece has been 

 knocked off, but there will be found always the dead spot underneath it; and 

 although the spot may not be easily found by the physician when called to these 

 old cases, the persons themselves will generally realize it as long as they live. 

 Then, let every family of children be instructed against these evil habits, and 

 every married person avoid all excesses. 



The tonic effects may be increased by taking the elixir of calisaya and iron 

 after meals. This is kept by most druggists, and the directions as to dose, etc., 

 found upon the bottle. Calisaya means Peruvian bark. The above treatment, 

 with an occasional change to some of the following tonics, will be found 

 valuable in spermatorrhea (loss of semen), as well as for all purposes of debility 

 or disease needing a tonic. (See also, Female Debility, Tonics for, etc.) 



2. Tonic or Stimulant for Sexual Debility.— Tincture of iodine, 

 20 drops; simple syrup, 4 ozs. Dose— Take 1 tea-spoonful 4 times daily, one 

 oeing at bed-time. 



Remarks. — Even In these small doses, Prof. Scudder says, it stimulates and 

 /ucreases the power of the sexual organs. 



3. Tonic Tincture, etc., for Sexual Debility.— Geo. W. Hont 

 sher, M, D., of Fairfield, Ind., In answering several inquiries made through the 

 Brief gives the following plan, as being very satisfactory; and although I have 

 aot as yel tried this, I know it will be found valuable- 



' Fera) cyaturet of povasu y^ oz. , a.j bui (boiling water) 8 ozs. ; dissolve^ 



