APPENDIX 317 



Thymus gland has been used empirically in a number of 

 conditions, among which may be mentioned exophthalmic 

 goitre, rickets, tuberculosis, haemophilia, marasmus, etc., 

 with varying success. Calf thymus is supplied in desiccated 

 form, and is employed in doses of 2 to 4« grains three times 

 daily. 



In addition to those mentioned, preparations from several 

 other organs of animals have been used for therapeutic pur- 

 poses, such as mammary gland, testicle, parathyroid, parotid 

 gland, spleen, etc., the results of which have not been of 

 sufficient importance to warrant further consideration at this 

 time. 



