384 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR, 
to inflammation, gravel, wasting as in Bright's disease. 
Symptoms—Besides the suppression there is usually a smell 
of urine in the prespiration, with feverishness, drowsiness, 
and in bad cases delirium aad convulsions The first thing 
to do is try and find the cause, which will indicate as to the 
treatment to be pursued. If the system points to inflamma- 
tion, follow out directions there given The vapour bath 
should be given at once. Keep up the perspiration with hot 
bricks in the vinegar cloths to both sides and feet. Make a 
medicine of— 
ReOOTENGU SG Sead, eed be One ounce. 
Dandelion .......... seu Saigo peeled y athlon OC EE 
Peletory of the Wall ........... «eee. One ounce. 
WenSy Yo sels yuk cv eteeeecesssesss One ounce. 
a i tore tb De sO RES Sse nates eg One ounce. 
Put in three pints of water. simmer 15 minutes, strain, and 
give a wineglassful every two hours till symptoms abate. If 
the suppression is obstinate a teaspoonful of sweet mitre may 
he taken between the decoction. Keep the bowels open and 
give a light and nourishing diet. In retention of urine. the 
bladder, prostrate gland (situated at the neck), may be 
inflammed, or it may be gravel. (See symptoms of inflammation 
of bladder and carry out instructions). If symptoms point to 
gravel (see index and treat for it), but by far the most common 
cause 1s stricture of the urethra. (See index and treat for it). 
Should no cause be found, or the Symptoms be obscure, use 
a catheter to draw off the water. A decoction of the 
following will assist in preveting a return of the retention :— 
Marshmallow Root....  ..csccccecce One ounce. 
Buchu Leaves ....... $4 Sokciecw $7 wae aye y es EPR eat ties 
gC) ee Be esac i SSeS Tt One ounce. 
USE EON yc 4 6c ea ws. ok oseeeeee. LWO ounces. 
Simmer in three pints of water 10 minutes, strain, and give a 
wineglasstul four times a day. If thirsty drink freely of a weak 
decoction of slippery elm, sweetened. Add lemon to taste. 
