382 THE NATURE AND TREATMENT OF 



body, of an acute character, a good stimulating and laxative 

 clyster relieves the parts inflamed, and tends, to d certain ex- 

 tent, in equalizing the circulation. 



The bowels being the seat of inflammatory action, clysters 

 of tepid water are therefore indicated ; they act as aqueous 

 relaxents and local fomentators ; consequently, when admin- 

 istered with discretion, are always salutary. 



FORMULA OF CLYSTERS. 



Emolient Olyster, 



Take of powdered slippery elm, one ounce; tepid water, 

 sufficient to form a thin mucilage. 



As a substitute for slippery elm, use flaxseed, powdered 

 marshmallow-root, gum arabic, or Iceland moss. This form of 

 clyster is indicated in all cases of inflammation of the intes- 

 tinal canal. 



Laxative Clyster, 



Powdered Mandrake, 2 ounces. 



Soap-suds, 2 quarts. 



Another. 



Croton Farina 2 scruples. 



Warm Water, 2 quarts. 



A laxative clyster must necessarily be administered when 

 the faeces appear hard and blackened. 



Anodyne Clyster. 



Tincture of Indian Hemp, 1 ounce. 



Warm Water, 2 quarts. 



This clyster is used in cases of painful spasm of the bowels, 

 gut-tie, etc. 



Stimulating Clyster, 



Pure Jamaica Ginger, | ounce. 



Warm Water, 2 quarts. 



This clyster is indicated in cases of torpidity of the bowels ; 

 it excites in them physiological action, and tends to restore 

 their lost function. 



