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3. Cod-liver oil, 250 grammes; gum arabic, 30 grammes. Make an emul- 
sion, and add syrup of orange-peel, syrup of peppermint, each 30 grammes. 
A large tablespoonful for a dose. 
The disagreeable flavor of the oil may be disguised by hot milk or coffee. 
Prov. Med. and Surg. Journ., from Revue Med. Chirurg. 
Brom,ohydric Ether — a new Ancesthetic Agent. — Some experiments have 
been recently made with this substance on birds, etc., and M. Ed. Robin, 
who conducted them, is satisfied that it will prove an excellent anaesthetic 
agent. This preparation of ether is without taste, and possesses an agree- 
able aromatic odor ; and, when taken by inhalation, produces rapid ether- 
ization, without any subsequent suffering or distressing symptoms. — Journ. 
des Connaiss. Med. Chirurg and Charleston Med. Jour. 
Cannabis Indica as a substitute for Ergot. By Professor Christison. — 
Dr. Christison, of Edinburgh, considers Indian hemp (Cannabis Indica) to 
possess a remarkable power of increasing the force of uterine contraction 
during labor. He reports, in the August number of the Edinburgh Journal 
of Medical Science, some cases in which it was given, with this view, at the 
Maternity Hospital of Edinburgh. As compared with the action of ergot, 
that of Indian hemp presents the following points of difference: 'First — 
While the effect of ergot does not come on for some considerable time, that 
of hemp, if it is to appear, is observed within two or three minutes. Se- 
condly — The action of ergot is of a lasting character, that of hemp is con- 
fined to a few pains shortly after its administration. Thirdly — The action 
of hemp is more energetic, and perhaps more certainly induced, than that 
of ergot.' — Charleston Med. Jour. Jan. 1852. 
Solution of Phosphate of Iron and Quinine. By Dr. Cattell. — I have 
much pleasure in directing the attention of the profession to the therapeu- 
tical employment of a compound, formed of phosphoric acid, pure quinia, 
and hydrate peroxide of iron — solution of phosphate of quinine and iron. 
It was devised by me during the past year, and from an extensive trial of 
it, since that time, I am enabled to recommend it as a remedy likely to 
prove highly serviceable in those cases indicating the use of such a combin- 
ation. As much uncertainty exists respecting the chemical relations of 
phosphoric acid, and the different bases, it is to the therapeutical and not 
to the chemical value of this compound that I attach importance. I shall 
avail myself of the earliest opportunity of making further observations on 
the subject. — London Lancet and Charleston Journ. 
Solution of Aloes and Soda. By Professor Mettatier. — In this prepara- 
tion the aloes is held in solution and its action modified by the presence of 
bicarbonate of soda. It is a useful aperient for persons of costive habit, 
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