BLISTERS, 2'^?j 



Laxatives. 



This term is applied to opening medicines 

 that operate very mildly, and produce so 

 gentle a stimulus upon the iiitestines, as merely 

 to hasten the expulsion of their present 

 contents, without increashig their secretions. 

 Castor oil seems to be the best m.edicine of 

 this kind, though the oil of olives or of linseed 

 will produce nearly the same effect. The dose 

 of the former ia about a pint; but the latter 

 may be given to a pint and a half, * When a 

 laxative ball is required, the foUov/ing will be 

 found useful : 



Succotrine aloes, - - | oz, 

 Castile soap, - - 3 dr. 



Sirup enough to form a ball for one dose. 



3. Blhters. 



Previous to the applicaticm of a- blister, 

 the hair should be cut from the part as closely 

 as possible, the blistering ointment is to be 

 well rubbe I on it, and afterwards a small 

 quantity is to be spread o\ cr the part with a 

 warm knife. When the blister begins to 



