448 THE HOUSE. 



CHAP T E R XXVII. 



THE PRINCIPAL MEDICINES, AND THE DOSES IN WHICH THEY 

 CAN SAFELY BE ADMINISTERED: 



Alteratives — Anodynes — Antiseptics — Anti-Zumins — Aperients — 

 Astringents — Blisters — Can sties, or Cauteries — Clysters — De- 

 tergents — Diurecti.es — Embrocation s, or Liniments — Fehi ijuges 



— Injections — Lotions, or J! ashes — Physic Halls ami Drenches 

 — Stimulants — Stomachics — Tonics — Trai/mat/cs — / ei u/i- 

 Juges, or U 01 in Medicines. 



(The Formula; enclosed in [ ] are by the American Editor.) 



ALTERATIVES. 



Tins term is not very scientific, but it is in very general 

 use, and easily explains its own meaning, though the modus operandi 

 of the drugs employed to carry it out is not so clear. The object is 

 to replace unhealthy action by a healthy one, without resorting to 

 an)' of the distinctly-defined remedies, such as tunics, stomachics, 

 &c. As a general rule, this class of remedies produce their effect 

 by acting slowly but steadily on the depuratory organs, as the liver, 

 kidneys, and skin. The following may be found useful : — 



1. In Disordered States of the Skin — 



Emetic Tartar ..... 5 ounces. 



Powdered Ginger . . . .3 ounces. 



Opium ...... 1 ounce. 



Syrup enough to form 16 halls : one to he given every night. 



2. Simply Cooling — 



Barbadoes Aloes . . 1 ounce. 



Castile Soap . . . . 1 ^ ounce. 



Ginger ....... ] ounce. 



Syrup enough to form C halls : one to be given every morning. Or, 



3. Barbadoes Aloes .... I.] drachm. 



Emetic Tartar 2 drachms. 



Castile Soap 2 drachms. Mix. 



4. Alterative Ball for General Use — 



Black Sulphuret of Antimony . . 2 to 4 drachms. 



Sulphur ...... 2 drachms. 



Nitre ...... 2 drachms. 



Linseed meal and water enough to form a hall. 



