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spearmint, fennel seed, angelica, bergamot, snake root, anise seed, 
ginseng, etc. 
VII, Anti-spasmodica. 
By anti-spasmodics are meant those articles that assist, through their 
physiological action in relaxing the nervous and muscular systems. 
VIII. Fomentations. 
This class of remedies is usually composed of relaxants, etc., of seve- 
ral kinds, combined with tonics, stimulants, and anodynes. They ara 
very useful to relieve pain, to remove rigidity, to restore tone, and to 
stimulate the parts to which they are applied. 
Common fomentation : 
NO. 38. 1 Tart wormwood, 
1 Part tansy, 
1 Part hops. 
Moisten them with equal parts of boiling water and vinegar, and apply 
when blood warm. 
Use . — For all kinds of bruises and sprains. They should be confined 
to the injured parts, and kept moist with the superabundant fluid. Where 
.it is not practicable to confine a fomentation to the injured parts, as in 
shoulder or hip lameness, constant bathing with the <Jecoctjon will ajoswer 
the same purpose. 
Anodyne fomentation j 
No. 39. 1 Handful of hops, 
1 Ounce white poppy heads. 
Equal parts water and vinegar. 
Simmer a few minutes. 
Use . — In all painful bruises. 
Relaxing fomentation : 
3'!. 
No. 40. 2 Ounces powdered lobelia, 
2 Quarts boiling water. 
Simmer for a few minutes, and when sufficiently cool, bathe the parti 
with a soft spouge. 
U se . — In all cases of stiff joints, and rigidity of the muscles. 
Cedar buds, or boughs, any quantity, to which add a small quantity Of 
red pepper and ginger, with boiling water sufficient. 
