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ease are those in which it is more particularly indicated. In 
cases of this kind, Dr. T. thinks its operation is analogous to 
that of mercury in removing the specific inflammation of the 
mucous membrane of the bowels, on which the existence of 
the disease depends. 
Dyspepsia in some of its forms is relieved by this remedy. 
It is principally valuable by virtue of its chologogue powers, 
and is consequently best adapted to those cases attended with 
a deficient or vitiated secretion of bile. Its effect upon the 
mind in cases of depression of spirits, so frequently a symptom 
of the disease, is sometimes very prominent. I have often 
observed this effect after the system has been for a time under 
its influence, and the narcosis allowed to subside. 
The full extent of its discutient powers are yet to be learned 
by further experience. In several cases of syphilitic enlarge- 
ment of the inguinal glands, in which the common mercurial 
ointment produced but a partial reduction of the swelling, I 
have speedily succeeded in completing the cure with this re- 
medy. The cerate prepared as before directed, is best adapted 
to this purpose. As an antipsoraic, it has been used in many 
cutaneous affections, with much authority in its favour. Of 
its value in this class of diseases I can say nothing from my 
own experience. Salt rheum, (var. of ecpyesis impetigo of 
Good,) scalled head, (E. porrigo,) itch, (E. scabies,) are the 
forms of cutaneous diseases in which it has been more parti- 
cularly recommended. — [Am. Jour. Med. Sciences. 
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