INFLAMMATION OF THE KIDNEYS, &C. 135 



cases that treated, the following astringent ball 

 was given with perfect success. 



(RECIPE, No. 97.) 



Astringent Ball for profuse Staling. 



Take — Galls, and alum, in fine powder, of each two 

 drachms ; 

 Peruvian bark, half an ounce : 

 Make into a ball, with honey or treacle. 



It will be proper to repeat this ball every morn- 

 ing, and if the disease is obstinate, every night and 

 morning, and continue until the urine is diminished 

 to about its natural quantity. The following re- 

 storative ball may be given, if required, for three 

 or four times or more, after the astringent ball is 

 discontinued. 



(PtECIPE, No. 98.) 

 Restorative Ball. 



Take — Gentian root, in powder, half an ounce; 

 Ginger, powdered, two drachms ; 

 Alum, one drachm : 

 Treacle, sufficient to make into a ball. 



