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some instances a syringe, a cut of which is also given, is 

 made use of, the fluid being passed into the intestines by 

 means of pressure. Both instruments are to be obtained 

 from Messrs. Arnold & Sons, 31, West Smithfield, E.G. 

 Cordials. — The various warm aromatic seeds, ginger, 

 pepper, &c., are included in this term ; also fluids, as 

 nitric ether, &c., in certain instances. The seeds are 

 employed in the form of powder to assist the action of 

 mineral tonics in recovery from severe illness ; and the 

 latter is added to enemas to assist the general action 

 when needful, or given by the mouth with tincture of 

 cardamoms. 



1. Cordial Pills. — Powdered carraway seeds, i\ 

 drms. ; ginger, 20 to 40 grs. ; oil of cloves, 3 to 8 

 drops. Mix. Make 10 to 20 pills. 



2. Cordial Drench. — Tincture of cardamoms, i drm. ; 

 aromatic spirits of ammonia, i drm. ; infusion of gentian, 

 I drm. ; camphor mixture, i oz. Mix. Divide into 

 doses of I or 2 drms., as needful, and give in linseed 

 mucilage. See Demulcents. 



3. Liquorice powder, \ oz. ; gum ammoniacum, 3 

 drms. ; balsam of Tolu, ijdrm. ; powdered squill, i drm. 

 Linseed meal and boiling water, enough to form into a 

 mass, and make into 12 or 24 pills, or draughts as No. 2. 



Demulcents. — These are a useful class of agents, 

 although destitute of any specific medicinal action. They 

 are, more correctly speaking, foods, which, containing a 

 large amount of mucilage, render them useful as 

 mechanical agents in providing a thick smooth protective 

 covering to irritable and inflamed tissues, notably the 

 intestinal mucous membrane, and those lining the lungs,' 

 kidneys, bladder, &c. 



1. Linseed Mucilage. — Linseed, 4 oz. ; cold water, i 

 quart. Mix, cover up and set aside, frequently agitating. 

 In twenty-four hours it is ready for use. Add warm 

 water as required. 



2. The above quantities may be boiled to expedite the 

 bursting of the seeds, and used when cool. 



3. Marshmallows, a double handful ; boiling water, i 

 quart. Strain, and use when cool. 



