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Fenugreek. — Aromatic and stomachic. Somietimes , combined 

 with, tonics to disgiiis3 their odors. Dose, 1 ounce. 



Flaxseed meal. — Used for poultices. 



Gentian. — Stomachic and hitter tonic. It improves the appe- 

 tite and general tone. Dose, 3^ to 1 ounce. 



(rmger.— Stomachic and carminative. Conjbined with purga- 

 tives it diminishes their tendency to gripe, and also somewhat 

 hastens their action. Dose, 3^ to 1 ounce. 



Glycerin. — Used as a base in the same manner as Cosmoline. 



Iodine. — Given internally in diabetes insipidus. Dose, 20 

 grains to 1 dram, to be repeated three times daily until the quan- 

 tity of urine is lessened. Best given made into a ball vsith flax- 

 seed meal. 



Externally it is used for the removal of swellings, curbs, en- 

 larged tendons, etc. It is also a useful stimulant for indolent 

 sores and ulcers. A good solution for external use is made, as 

 follows: 



Iodine, 1 ounce. 



Iodide of potassium, 3 ounces. 



Water, 1 pint. 



To be applied several times daily. 



Iodoform. — Antiseptic. Used externally as a dry dressing, 

 either alone or combined with other drugs, such as boracic acid, 

 acetanilid, etc. 



Iron, tincture of the chloride of. — A valuable tonic, building 

 up the system and enriching the blood. Useful in purpura and 

 in convalescence after all debilitating diseases. Dose, 3^ to 1 

 ounce, well diluted. 



Used externally as an astringent and styptic in serious hemor- 

 rhages. A small piece of cotton saturated vsrith it and applied to 

 the bleeding part is the proper mode of application. 



Iron, sulphate of. — Tonic. It increases the appetite and builds 

 up the system. Dose, 3^ to 1 dram. Frequently combined with 

 nux vomica, etc. 



Lanolin. — Used as a base for ointments in the same manner 

 as cosmoline. 



Lead, acetate of. — Astringent and a valuable remedy for reliev- 

 ing local pain. Used externally to cool and relieve sprains, in- 

 flamed tendons and joints, and to relieve itching skin diseases. 



