448 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
through suffering from them that the knowledge is gained. 
Sudden stoppage of the courses through cold is the cause 
most likely to lead to it; but may be caused by other 
inflammations of the pelvic organs. For the acute form, 
which may be known from pain in one or both groins, 
increased on pressure, and chilliness, the treatment is the 
same as for inflammation of the womb. Athough the acute is 
not a common trouble, chronic inflammation or disease of the 
ovaries is often met with. We know of several cases in this city 
now, where the patients have suffered terrible pain for a long 
time. It is hard to cure this condition, no doubt on account 
of the delicate and wonderful construction of these bodies. 
It is in them where the ova or eggs are formed, which, when 
impregnated, are the starting point of human life. Of late 
years the operation called ovariotomy, which is the removal 
of the ovaries, has given relief to thousands of sufferers whose 
lives were a burden to them. We, like most other men, 
would not advise an operation of so serious a nature without 
trying every other means of cure. The symptoms are more or 
less of a burning pain at one or both sides near the front 
projection of the pelvic or hip-bone, with swelling and 
tenderness or pain on pressure. The round body can often 
be distinctly felt, which could not be done in a natural 
condition. Indications for treatment: Promote the healing 
quality of the blood, equalise the circulation, keep open the 
pores and bowels, and encourage the secretion of the kidneys. 
A combination for this purpose may be made thus :— 
caw Sr cbalwyl teeeeexetat nce eta , One ounce. 
Unicorn Root........ Ge Pe: s+... One ounce. 
Ginger Root! 444... ss alll ean as abt Half ounce. 
Bruise ; and boil in three pints of water 15 to 20 minutes; 
then put in :— 
Marigolds @eeseeseseeseervesrpeeaesvpeeepeseepepeee One ounce. 
COTE y. dase a kt ds Kip ee ess we eG a mete MRO 
Stir, take off the fire, let it cool, strain, sweeten, and drink a 
wineglassful four times a day. The tea of marshmallow root 
