DISEASES OF ADULT LIFE. 389 
the extremities it is called oedema; when it is diffused, it is 
anasarca: in the abdomen, it is ascites; in the chest, 
hydrothorax; in the head, hydrocephalus; in the ovaries 
it is called ovarian dropsy; and in the scrotum, 1t is 
hydrocele. To cure, our attention must first be directed to the 
cause. If this is removed, then the water will be absorbed, 
but it is not easy to do this when some of the organs are 
diseased, as the liver, kidneys, or ovaries ; 1f we cannot remove 
the cause, let us try and get rid of the effect—the water. 
Presuming that there is. strength enough left in the system, 
there is nothing better than the course of medicine. After the 
bath and the emetic give eight drops of this mixture— 
Podophyllin ......+e-+eee0000 Five grains. 
Oil of Juniper .............. Halfdrachm. 
Gum Acacia ..... ine ek etde «gare eee PAC aT: 
Rose Water ..... reneplty: .. lwo and a half drachms. 
Rub together till well mixed; put in a half ounce vial ; shake 
up, and take as above, in an infusion of— 
Juniper Berries.....see.se0e. A wineglassful. 
Make a medicine of— 
Peletory of the Wall......s.cee.e0:: . One ounce. 
POH. (oy dare RO ee Raat a Rees 
Diuretic Powder ...ereeecceessese. One ounce. 
Cayenne. ..cecccessecsseseseseeees Half teaspoonful. 
In a quart of boiling water. 
Let it stand covered one hour; strain, and press through a 
cloth, and give a wineglassful four times.a day, and as many 
of the drops as will keep the bowels free. We have seen fine 
cures with the above treatment. If, however, this should fail, 
try the diuretics, Dr. Beach gives the following mixture, 
which is a very valuable one, but requiring care in its 
administration :— 
Foxglove Leaves, dry ........ ..... One ounce. 
Spearmint Herb, dry ......... w+... LWwo ounces. 
Infuse in a full quart of boiling water in a covered vessel 12 
hours , strain, express, and add half a pint of Holland’s gin. 
