94. PRIVATE PRESCRIPTIONS 
Aconite, Tincture of . .... . i) 4 1 diaehim 
Belladonna, Fluid Extract of . . . 2drachms 
Gentian, Tincttire ‘of .... °°. . . | EaotiMee 
Potash, Nitrate of ; . . .. . .. 2 dogmiiee 
Ammonia, Mutriate of .°. ... . . © @pimmge 
Water; q ‘s “ad .j. :. Syetag 2) ee 
Mix and give four tablespoonsful every 2 or 3 hours. 
Enlargement of the Heart. 
This is a condition in which the heart has increased in 
size, and it is generally confined to the left ventricle. It 
is by no means uncommon. 
HOW TO KNOW IT. 
Our only means of diagnosis in this disease 1s through 
the pulse and tempe:ature The pulse will be irregular in 
its action with reference both ‘o force and number of beats. - 
The tempcrature will be very uneven, one side of the 
body being co!d and the other hot, or one leg cold while 
the others are warm. 
WAAL TO-DO. 
Give patient gentle exercise and use the following: 
PRESCRIPTION. 
Potash, Iodide of . % ... . .. 5 1-27 eure 
Nux Vomica (Powdered) . . . . . T@mmee 
Foenugreek (Powdered) (i). . “1 ‘oteatee 
Blood Root (Powdered). . . . 1 1-2 ounces 
Mix and divide into 8 powders, and give one night and 
morning. 
