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minims, and even further diminished if the lessened quan- 

 tity should have an emetic effect. The object in giving 

 the antimonial wine is to create nausea, and not to excite 

 sickness ; and we endeavor to keep up the action in order 

 to affect the system. This is frequently very decisive in 

 the reduction of the symptoms ; but, even after the danger 

 has been dispelled, the pills before recommended must be 

 persevered with, and every means adopted to prevent a 

 relapse. 



Sometimes, however, the disorder commences with a 

 violence that, from the very beginning of the attack, calls 

 for the most energetic measures. If the breathing be very 

 quick, short, and catching; the position constant; the 

 pulse full and strong ; the jugular vein may be opened, 

 and from one ounce to eight ounces of blood extracted ; 

 or leeches may be applied to the sides ; or an ammonia- 

 cal blister may be employed. This is done by saturating 

 a piece of rag, folded three or four times, with a solution 

 composed of liquor ammoniaca fort., one part ; distilled 

 water, three parts ; and, having placed it upon the place 

 from which the hair has been previously cut off, holding 

 over it a dry cloth to prevent evaporization of the volatile 

 vesicant. A quarter of an hour will serve to raise the 

 cuticle ; but frequently that object is accomplished in less 

 time ; therefore, during its operation, the agent must be 

 watched, or else the effect may be greater than we desire, 

 and sloughing may ensue. 



A dose of castor oil may also be administered, and the 

 food should be composed entirely of vegetables, if the 



