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the stomach by a ligature on the gullet, insensibility being then 
the chief symptom ; and that forty grains of the powder killed 
another dog in four hours and a half, although he was allowed to 
vomit. In all the instances in which it was administered by the 
stomach, that organ was found much inflamed after death , and 
generally fragments of the poison were discernible if it was given 
im the form of powder. When applied to a wound, the powder 
excites surrounding inflammation ; and a drachm will in this way 
prove fatal in thirty-two hours, without any constitutional symptom 
except languor.”—Christison on Potsons. 
Medicinally, stimulant, diuretic, and tonic. xternally, counter- 
irritant, vesicant, and stimulant. 
Antidotes.—Mucilaginous substances, per mouth and rectum ; 
and to allay pain and inflammation, bleeding and opiates. 
Doses.—2 to 3 grains. 
TURPENTINE. 
This being a favourite vermituge, may be given in excess or 
undiluted, and produce death. 
Actions and Uses.—In large doses, an irritant poison. Medici- 
nally, stimulant, antispasmodic, astringent, cathartic, anthelmintic, 
diuretic, and diaphoretic. Externally, counter-irritant and 
stimulant. 
Antidotes.—Mucilage, and oil. 
Doses.—An as anthelmintic, 1 to 2 drachms in a tablespoonful 
of olive oil. 
CALOMEL. 
Actions and Uses.—In excessive doses an irritant poison. Given 
centinually it produces ptyalism. In medicinal doses it is a 
cathartic, stimulant, sedative, alterative, cholagogue, diuretic, 
diaphoretic, antiphlogistic, anthelmintic. _ ; n 
Antidotes, —These will be found fully discussed in chapter iii. 
seetion, Salivation. 
Doses.—1 to 3 grains. 
LEAD (ACETATE). 
Actions and Uses.—Corrosive and irritant. Medicinally and 
externally. Astringent and sedative. : axel ; 
Antidotes.—Sulphuretted hydrogen, sulphuric acid, iodide of 
potassium. ; 
Doses.—2 to § grains. 
