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Fluid Extract of Valerian. 



( Valerian Officinalis.) 



This is a very useful antispasmodic, and its use is indicated in 

 all cases marked by irregular nervous action and hysterical affec- 

 tions. Dose, four drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Ginger. 



(Zinziberis Officinalit.) 



Fluid extract of ginger is one of the most valuable diflusible 

 stimulants to be found in the whole materia medica. The Ja- 

 maica ginger is preferable to any other; it is used in cases of indi- 

 gestion, flatulency, etc. Dose, from three to six drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Ginger enters into the composition of the cele- 

 brated colic drench, used by the author of this work and his 

 students, during a period of twenty-five years, with marked suc- 

 cess. The following is the formula : 



Fluid extract of ginger ) , , ,, - .. 



Fluid extract of golden seal.. } each l lb " flmd ' 



Hyposulphite of soda 6 oz. 



Dose, four ounces (fluid) every four hours, until relief is ob- 

 tained. 



Remedy for Wounds. 



Apply a compress of several folds of cotton cloth, soaked in a 

 portion of the following : 



Balsam fir 1 lb. 



Hyposulphite of soda 2 o». 



Proof spirit 1 pt. 



Mix. 



Remedy for Tedious Labor. 



The natural labor-pains may be excited by administering: 

 fluid extract of ergot (ergota), two drachms, every half hour, 

 until delivery is accomplished. The ergot operates with great 

 energy upon the contractile function of the uterus, of both mares 

 and cows, and to a certain extent prevents inordinate hemorrhage 

 after parturition. 



