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fact do all our test physicians now, more largely than formerly. In the 
appendix to his work on the diseases of cuttle he gives a series of recipes 
under appropriate headings, which we reproduce in a somewhat different 
and condensed form, as being at the same time simple and efficacious. 
In his observations on the action of medicine, and external agents on the 
sfnimal body, he says, that warmth and moisture always expand it, and 
bayberry bark, tannin, and gum catechu always contract it ; and that 
these agents have these effects at all times (provided, however, there be 
sufficient vitality in the part to manifest these peculiar changes) and under 
fill circumstances. If a blister be applied to the external surface of an 
animal, and it produces irritation, it always has a tendency to produce 
that effect, whatever part of the living organism it may be applied to. 
So alcohol always has a tendency to stimulate, whether given by the 
mouth or rubbed on the external surface, it will produce an excitement 
of nerves, heart and arteries, and of course the muscles partake of the 
influence. Again, marsh mallows, gum acacia, slippery elm, etc., always 
lubricate the mucous surfaces, quiet irritation, and relieve inflammatory 
symptoms. 
It follows, of course, 1st. That when any other effects than those just 
Bamed are seen to follow the administration of these articles, they must 
be attributed to the morbid state of the parts to which they are applied ; 
2d. That a medicine which is good to promote a given effect in one form 
of disease, will be equally good for the same purpose in another form of 
disease in the same tissue. Thus, if an infusion of mallows is good for 
inflammation of the stomach, and will lubricate the surface, and allay 
irritation in that organ, then it is equally good for the same purpose in 
inflammation of the bowels and bladder. What we wish the reader to 
understand is this : that a medicine used for any particular symptom in 
one form of disease, if it be a sanative agent, is equally good for the 
same symptom in every form: 
The medicines we recommend owe their diuretic, astringent, diaphoretic 
and cathartic powers to their aromatic, relaxing, antispasmodic, lubricating 
and irritating properties ; and if we give them with a view of producing 
a certain result, and they do not act just as we wish, it is no proof that 
they have not dose good. The fact is, all our medicines act on the parts 
where nature is making the greatest efforts to restore equilibrium ; hence 
they relieve the constitution, whatever may be the nature of their results. 
V. Forms of Clysters. 
Laxative clyster t » 
Ho. 29. 8 or 4 Quarts warm water, 
8 Ounces linseed oil, 
1 Table-spoonful common salt (line). 
