310 ISDIGESTIOS". 



by attention to the diet of tlie patient. In the more severe 

 forms, however, rest, diet, and medicine may all prove necessary 

 to effect the cure. 



The best remedies in general are — Nux Vomica 1, Arseni- 

 cum 2, Capsicum 1, Sesquichloride of Iron, Hyposulphite of 

 Soda, Muriatic Acid, and Pepsine. 



Nux Vomica 1. — Arsenicwm 2. — Nux Vomica and Arseni- 

 cum are remedies of well known value in numerous forms of 

 Indigestion ; they may either be given alone or in alternation. 

 If used alternately, give Nux Vomica of the 1st dilution in 

 2-drachm doses every morning, mixed with 4 ounces of water ; 

 and give Arsenicum of the 2nd in 2-drachm doses every night, 

 mixed with 2 or 3 ounces of water. These medicines may be 

 repeated for four, five, or six days in succession. 



Capsicum 1 — SesquicTiloride of Iron — If the patient be in • 

 low condition, or enfeebled from excessive labour, have recourse 

 to Capsicum 1 and Sesquichloride of Iron. Grive them alter- 

 nately in 2-drachm doses, and ia accordance with the directions 

 stated at page 314. 



Syposyilphite of Soda. — This remedy frequently proves 

 of value when the patient licks the walls, or eats dirt, or shews 

 a preference for bad musty hay. Give the remedy in drachm 

 doses, mixed with 6 or 8 ounces of water ; or it may be 

 given in alternation with Nux Vomica of the 1st dilution in 

 2-drachm doses, and repeated for two or three days in suc- 

 cession. 



Muriatic Acid is a remedy which on numerous occasions will 

 also prove of service if given either in lieu of, or in alternation 

 with, the Hyposulphite of Soda. Grive the Muriatic Acid in 

 2-drachm doses mixed with 12 or 14 ounces of water. If the 

 Soda and the' Acid are used alternately, administer the former 

 in the morning, and the latter at night ; or Muriatic Acid may 



