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104. Powdered Caluniba 5 to 1 ounce. 



Powdered Cassia 1 drachm. 



Powdered Rhubarb 2 drachms. 



Mix as in No. 103. 



STYPTICS 



Styptics are remedies which have a tendency to stop the flow of blood 

 either from internal or external surfaces. They are used either by the 

 mouth, or to the part itself in the shape of lotions, etc. ; or the actual 

 cautery. Sometimes, however, the part cannot be reached, and is yet 

 within the influence of an injection, as in bleeding from the nostrils, for 

 which the following may be employed : — 



105. Matico Leaves i ounce. 



Boiling Water 1 pint. 



Infuse, and wlien cold strain and inject into the nostrils. 



For Intenial Styptics, see Astringents. 



TONICS 



Augment the vigour of the whole body permanently, whilst stimulants 

 )nly act for a short time. They are chiefly useful after low fever, 



106. Tonic Ball— 



Sulphate of Iron ^ ounce. 



Extract of CamomiU; 1 ounce. 



Mix, and form into a ball. Or, 



107. Quinine 30 grains. 



Ginger 1 drachm. 



Powdered Aniseed 1 ounce. 



Compound Powder of Tragacauth 2 drachms. 



Syrup enough to make a ball. 



VERMIFUGES, OR WORM MEDICINES 



AuE DESCRIBED undcr the head of Anthelmintics, which see. 



