ROSES, DAMASK QUICKSILVER, NITRATE of SAGE, LEAVES OF SIMAROBAR, bark of SAUNDERS, RED, THE WOOD TANIN TORMENTIL, the root WORTLEBERRY ; use the leaves dose II It II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II II 8 grains to i scruple. 12 to 30 grains, rx grains to 2 scruples. 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls. 8 to 16 grains. 2 to 5 drachms. from 6 drops in watei 1 to 12 grains. 20 grains to 1 54 drachm. 54 grain to 4 grains. 3 grains to 2 drachms. 10 grains to 54 drachm. 1 to 12 grains. 8 grains to 34 drachm. 1 to 2 drachms. from 34 to x wineglass 10 grains to x34 scruple. >4 drachm to 1 drachm. 10 grains to 34 oz. A cupful 3 times a-day. A cupful. 1 scruple to r drachm. 1 scruple to 1 drachm. 1-8 grain to 2 grains. 10 grains to 1 drachm. 1 grain to 54 drachm, t grain to 34 drachm. 5 grains to 10 grains. to grains to 1 drachm. 10 grains to 1 drachm. ATROPHY. -The word is derived from the Greek a, not, and tropke, nourishment ; not nourishment, and the want of that nourishment induces ema- ciation, and loss of strength. The symptoms are a gradual consuming or wasting away, impaired digestion, loss of appetite, depression of spirits, and general languor ; in the later stages hectic fever, cough, and difficult breath- ing. In young persons of scrofulous habit, there is enlargement of the mesen- treic glands, indigestion, costiveness or diarrhoea, uncertain appetite, flushed or pallid cheeks, remittent fever, swelling of the abdomen, emaciated limbs, and eruptions of the skin on the shoulders, arms, thighs, &c. I have seen the ves- sels so attenuated as to be scarcely able to contain the blood, and in some cases, the smaller ones congested. The cause may be hereditary, damp houses, rooms, and beds, unwholesome foul air, close and bad ventilated sleep- ing rooms, excessive evacuations, worms, mental anxiety, excessive indulgence in venery, or spirituous liquors. It is in- duced in females by suckling their chil- dren too long. Treatment. — Many diseases are accompanied by Atrophy to a greater or less extent. In those cases, therefore, it is but an effect of a disease, and that disease must be prescribed for. There are cases, however, in which the most careful and repeated scrutiny fails to detect any serious disease of the vital organs, though some important viscus may be affected. If the glands are affected, apply the Tincture of Iodine by means of a Camel Hair brush, or the Ointment of the same. The following formula has been recommended : — Iodine of Potassium, x lira cbm ; Coro- AUN BAC 35 pound Infusion of Gentian, 6 ounces ; Aromatic Spirit or Ammonia, 2 drachms, mix, and take a table spoonful three times a day ; with the following Aperient at bed-time ; — Compound Rhubarb Pill, 4 grains ; Sulphate of Quinine, 4 grains ; Cayenne Pepper, 2 grains ; make into 3 or 4 pills. In this disease, fresh air should be obtained, and abundant exercise in the open air. Keep the bowels regular, and always combine a tonic with a purgative. The diet must be light and nutritious. If the disease arises from a venereal taint, (alas 1 how many monstrous pa- rents thus infect their children !) then Sarsaparilla will be useful. See article Venereal, in Robinson's Herbal; the same course will, in a great measure, be applicable to Atrophy. If the disease proceeds from worms, then Anthelmin- tics must be administered.

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ROSES, DAMASK QUICKSILVER, NITRATE of SAGE, LEAVES OF SIMAROBAR, bark of SAUNDERS, RED, THE WOOD TANIN TORMENTIL, the root WORTLEBERRY ; use the leaves dose It 8 grains to i scruple. 12 to 30 grains, rx grains to 2 scruples. 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls. 8 to 16 grains. 2 to 5 drachms. from 6 drops in watei 1 to 12 grains. 20 grains to 1 54 drachm. 54 grain to 4 grains. 3 grains to 2 drachms. 10 grains to 54 drachm. 1 to 12 grains. 8 grains to 34 drachm. 1 to 2 drachms. from 34 to x wineglass 10 grains to x34 scruple. >4 drachm to 1 drachm. 10 grains to 34 oz. A cupful 3 times a-day. A cupful. 1 scruple to r drachm. 1 scruple to 1 drachm. 1-8 grain to 2 grains. 10 grains to 1 drachm. 1 grain to 54 drachm, t grain to 34 drachm. 5 grains to 10 grains. to grains to 1 drachm. 10 grains to 1 drachm. ATROPHY. -The word is derived from the Greek a, not, and tropke, nourishment ; not nourishment, and the want of that nourishment induces emaciation, and loss of strength. The symptoms are a gradual consuming or wasting away, impaired digestion, loss of appetite, depression of spirits, and general languor ; in the later stages hectic fever, cough, and difficult breathing. In young persons of scrofulous habit, there is enlargement of the mesentreic glands, indigestion, costiveness or diarrhoea, uncertain appetite, flushed or pallid cheeks, remittent fever, swelling of the abdomen, emaciated limbs, and eruptions of the skin on the shoulders, arms, thighs, &c. I have seen the vessels so attenuated as to be scarcely able to contain the blood, and in some cases, the smaller ones congested. The cause may be hereditary, damp houses, rooms, and beds, unwholesome foul air, close and bad ventilated sleeping rooms, excessive evacuations, worms, mental anxiety, excessive indulgence in venery, or spirituous liquors. It is induced in females by suckling their children too long. Treatment. — Many diseases are accompanied by Atrophy to a greater or less extent. In those cases, therefore, it is but an effect of a disease, and that disease must be prescribed for. There are cases, however, in which the most careful and repeated scrutiny fails to detect any serious disease of the vital organs, though some important viscus may be affected. If the glands are affected, apply the Tincture of Iodine by means of a Camel Hair brush, or the Ointment of the same. The following formula has been recommended : — Iodine of Potassium, x 1 drachm ; Coro- AUN BAC pound Infusion of Gentian, 6 ounces ; Aromatic Spirit or Ammonia, 2 drachms, mix, and take a table spoonful three times a day ; with the following Aperient at bed-time ; — Compound Rhubarb Pill, 4 grains ; Sulphate of Quinine, 4 grains ; Cayenne Pepper, 2 grains ; make into 3 or 4 pills. In this disease, fresh air should be obtained, and abundant exercise in the open air. Keep the bowels regular, and always combine a tonic with a purgative. The diet must be light and nutritious. If the disease arises from a venereal taint, (alas 1 how many monstrous parents thus infect their children !) then Sarsaparilla will be useful. See article Venereal, in Robinson's Herbal; the same course will, in a great measure, be applicable to Atrophy. If the disease proceeds from worms, then Anthelmintics must be administered.

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