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deaths tlian all other diseases put together ; the former by their 

 own prejudicial effects, and the latter from the abuse of the power- 

 ful di'ugs which are emploj'ed. 



The following lid of remedies against the various worms is in- 

 serted : 



For round and maw- worms : 



Betel nut {Kiix a reed). 



Stinking hellebore {Helleboius fostidus). 



Indian pink {Spit/ella Marylaiulicd). 



Calomel (Hydrargyri chloridum). 



Wormwood {^Artemisia Absinthium). 



Sautouiiie, the active principle of wormseed {Artemisia contra). 



Cowhage {Mticima pruriens). 



Powdered tin and sclass. 



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For tape- worm : 



Spirit of turpentine {Spiritus terebinlhince). 

 Kousso {Bruyera aidhelmiidica'). 

 Pomegranate bark {Pimiea Granatum). 

 Leaves and oil of male fern {Filix mas). 



The areca nut was first recommended in this country as a vermi- 

 fuge about ten years ago, by Major Besant, who had seen it used 

 in India for that purpose. Since that time it has been very gener- 

 ally adopted, and appears to answer the purpose remarkably well, 

 if it is frequently used, and dependence is not placed on a single 

 dose. It should be given every week or ten days, for six or seven 

 times, if the round-worm is present ; but two or three doses occa- 

 sionally given will suffice for the maw-worm. Six or eight hours 

 afterwards, a dose of castor oil should be given. The dose of the 



