CHAP. I.] TEMPORARY FEVER. 185 



Purgative Ball. 



Aloes, 7 drachms. 

 Castile soap, 4 drachms. 

 Aromatic powder, 1 drachm. 

 Oil of caraways, 6 drops. 

 With mucilage sufficient to form the ball for 

 one dose. 



In all cases of fever arising from accidents, hard 

 runs, &c. which may be considered as temporary ex- 

 citements only, the above treatment in its mildest 

 form will be found sufficient completely to reduce 

 the symptoms ; but in the fever, simply so called, 

 (arising from inflammation of the solids as before 

 described), repetition of the purgative becomes 

 necessary, with mashes, a quiet stable, and an at- 

 tentive groom. When the fever arises from re- 

 pletion, indigestion, or any derangement of the 

 stomach or large guts, its immediate cause will be 

 found in hardened fceces ; but back-raking should 

 only be avoided if the fever has made some progress, 

 and in addition to the forementioned remedies, 



give a 



Purgative Clyster. 



Water gruel 6 to 7 quarts. 



Table salt, an ounce to each quart. 



Let it be administered assiduously, and some as- 

 sistance be given to bring away the first \\ax& fceces 

 that presents itself: the remainder of the hardened 

 dung will come away, naturally, in good time. See 

 further under the head " Costiveness." 



