If the disease Abates, discontinue
gradually the use of the above reme-
dies ; do not cease all at once, for the
disease is a very insidious one, and may
return. The application of dry hot salt,
folded up in a bag, is a most valuable
remedy. Keep it heating in the oven,
and have two bags ; change as the one
cools. — To remove paralysis in any part,
apply frequently the Stimulating Lini-
ment, page 378. The diet must be low
and sparing.
PALERMO WINE.— Take to
every quart of water 1 lb. of Malaga
raisins ; rub, and cut the raisins small,
and put them to the water, to stand ten
days, stirring now and then ; boil the
water an hour before it is put to the
raisins, and let it cool ; in ten days
strain the liquor, adding a little yeast
with a sprig of dried wormwood. . Stop
close, and in two or three months bottle
it, adding brandy, as much as you
please✪ Palermo Wine.
PALPITATION OF THE
HEART. — This is a very strong
pulsation of the heart, sometimes only
occasional, but often continual It
arises flora morbid irritability of the
heart ; it to often purely nervous, caused,
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In some cases, by the disordered state
of the stomach and bowels, by alcoholic
drinks, by excessive venery, by Extreme
grief, and disappointments preying upon
the spirits, all tending to weaken the
nervous system. It is sometimes a
symptom of other diseases, as indiges-
tion, hysteria. The beating is frequent-
ly so violent as to be heard at a con-
siderable distance, and sometimes the
effects of the increased action of the
heart may be seen on the outside of the
clothes. The pulse at the same time is
very irregular, and often intermittent.
Palpitation of the heart is not to be
neglected, as it may lead to serious
consequences.
The treatment of this disease is much
similar to that for indigestion. The
treatment must depend on the state of
the body ; for palpitation may be the
effect of increased vitality, or fulness,
or of debility and relaxation, &c. If the
system be in a plethoric state, (fulness)
aperients and a spare diet must be en-
joined. Avoid all stimulants. In case
of general debility, 20 drops of aether,
with a tea-spoonful of tincture of castor,
in a wine-glassful of the infusion of
valerian, two or three times a day.
When it arises from disease of the heart,
or of the large vessels, then avoid ple-
thora, much bodily exertion, full meals,
and excesses of every kind. The fol-
lowing mixture is valuable : —
Tincture of henbane, 2 ozs. ; tincture
of foxglove, 3 drachms ; sweet spirit of
nitre, 34 oz. ; mix. A tea-spoonful and
half to be taken two or three times a
day in a glass of water.
If the action of the heart is very
violent, apply a mustard plaster to the
left side, or strong hop and popfy head
fomentations. Two grains of hemlock
powder may also be taken every seven
or eight hours. After the cessation of
palpitation, take tonics, sponge the
breast with tepid or cold water, and
' take gentle exercise in the open air.
PALPITATION OF THE
HEART Cured ✪ Palpitation of the Heart Mixture by Soda-Water.
— A lady, about forty years of age, had
suffered twelve years from periodical
attacks of palpitation of the heart, so
violent as to shake the bed on which the
patient lay. During one attack, feeling
thirsty, she expressed a desire for some
aoda-wftter. No xoonw hud she swal-
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If the disease Abates, discontinue gradually the use of the above remedies ; do not cease all at once, for the disease is a very insidious one, and may return. The application of dry hot salt, folded up in a bag, is a most valuable remedy. Keep it heating in the oven, and have two bags ; change as the one cools. — To remove paralysis in any part, apply frequently the Stimulating Liniment, page 378. The diet must be low and sparing.
PALERMO WINE.— Take to every quart of water 1 lb. of Malaga raisins ; rub, and cut the raisins small, and put them to the water, to stand ten days, stirring now and then ; boil the water an hour before it is put to the raisins, and let it cool ; in ten days strain the liquor, adding a little yeast with a sprig of dried wormwood. Stop close, and in two or three months bottle it, adding brandy, as much as you please.
PALPITATION OF THE HEART. — This is a very strong pulsation of the heart, sometimes only occasional, but often continual. It arises from morbid irritability of the heart; it is often purely nervous, caused,
In some cases, by the disordered state of the stomach and bowels, by alcoholic drinks, by excessive venery, by Extreme grief, and disappointments preying upon the spirits, all tending to weaken the nervous system. It is sometimes a symptom of other diseases, as indigestion, hysteria. The beating is frequently so violent as to be heard at a considerable distance, and sometimes the effects of the increased action of the heart may be seen on the outside of the clothes. The pulse at the same time is very irregular, and often intermittent. Palpitation of the heart is not to be neglected, as it may lead to serious consequences.
The treatment of this disease is much similar to that for indigestion. The treatment must depend on the state of the body ; for palpitation may be the effect of increased vitality, or fulness, or of debility and relaxation, &c. If the system be in a plethoric state, (fulness) aperients and a spare diet must be enjoined. Avoid all stimulants. In case of general debility, 20 drops of aether, with a tea-spoonful of tincture of castor, in a wine-glassful of the infusion of valerian, two or three times a day. When it arises from disease of the heart, or of the large vessels, then avoid plethora, much bodily exertion, full meals, and excesses of every kind. The following mixture is valuable : —
Tincture of henbane, 2 ozs. ; tincture of foxglove, 3 drachms ; sweet spirit of nitre, 34 oz. ; mix. A tea-spoonful and half to be taken two or three times a day in a glass of water.
If the action of the heart is very violent, apply a mustard plaster to the left side, or strong hop and popfy head fomentations. Two grains of hemlock powder may also be taken every seven or eight hours. After the cessation of palpitation, take tonics, sponge the breast with tepid or cold water, and ' take gentle exercise in the open air.
HEART Cured by Soda-Water. — A lady, about forty years of age, had suffered twelve years from periodical attacks of palpitation of the heart, so violent as to shake the bed on which the patient lay. During one attack, feeling thirsty, she expressed a desire for some asoda-water. No sooner had she swal-
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