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stimulant, linseed or castor oil two pints, croten oil thirty 

 minims, powdered ginger one ounce. Administer copious 

 and frequent enemas of warm water. Should relief be not 

 obtained by the above measures, the only remedy is to 

 perform " ruminotomy," that is, to cut into the stomach and 

 remove its contents through the incision. This operation 

 should only be attempted by a practised hand. 



Diarrhoea. — Frequent evacuations of excessively fluid 

 faeces. The causes are many, such as unwholesome food, free 

 consumption of fresh young grass springing up after rains, 

 scanty pasturage in the hot weather, sudden change of food 

 from dry to green, change of seasons from hot to cold and 

 vice versa. Impure water may also cause diarrhoea. In most 

 cases, it would be well to clear the bowels with a laxative 

 dose of castor or linseed oil — 15 ounces of oil with a dram of 

 ganja. The food must be carefully examined, and changed 

 if necessary. Should diarrhoea persist, give daily for a few 

 days an astringent drench (see Recipes). 



Dysentery. — This is caused by inflammation of the mem- 

 brane lining the bowels. It is a frequent accompaniment of 

 blood disorders. Simple dysentery may follow protracted 

 and neglected diarrhoea, or may originate from exposure to 

 cold, coarse, innutritious food or fodder, impure water, etc. 

 It may also be an after-effect of poisonous agents. Give 

 once daily or on alternate days, according to the nature of 

 the case 8 ounces of linseed oil with a dram of ganja or of 

 opium. Rub the flanks well with equal parts of mustard and 

 turpentine. A course of astringents may also be adminis- 

 tered if necessary (see Recipes). 



Hepatitis. — Inflammation of the liver. It may be caused 

 by an excessive amount of highly stimulating food, associated 

 with want of exercise. The disease is also attributed to 

 changes of temperature and of food. It is most frequent in 

 the hot weather. Fever may be present. The eyes and the 

 skin are yellow. There may be perceptible enlargement on 

 the right side with tenderness on pressure. Give frequent 

 saline purgatives so as to keep the bowels loose for a week 

 or ten days. Then give once or twice daily for a few days 2 

 drams each of camphor, aniseed and fenugreek in a pint of 

 warm gruel. 



• Bronchitis. — Inflammation of the trachea and bronchial 

 tubes. It is usually acute but may be chronic. The common 

 causes are exposure to cold and dampness, sudden changes of 

 temperature or over exertion. The disease begins with a 

 chill followed by high fever. The respirations are hurried. 



