gard to the treatment of simple cough without reference to the peculiar disease of which it may be symptomatic ; and first let us observe, that it may be either what is properly, as well as medically, termed dzy or most. In the former case, Opium and its preparations are advisable, in the latter they should not be used; the irritation will be best allayed by Herbane or Hemlock, either the Tincture or Extract, with demulcents, as Barley Water, Linseed-Tea, etc., and Liquorice, either the Root boiled, or Extract ; it is well also to add from five to ten drops of Ipecacuanha Wine to each dose; inhalation also of the steam from boiling water will generally be found beneficial— and especially if some medicinal herb, such as Horehound or Coltsfoot, be infused in it. In moist coughs there should not be so much fluid taken, and the use of demulcents must be somewhat restricted. Opiates may be administered, but not too freely, either separately or in cough mixtures; Paregoric Elixir, in which the Opium is combined with Benzoic Acid and Oil of Aniseed (expectorants), and Camphor (antispamodic), is perhaps the best form of administration; a teaspoonful in a glass of water generally allays the irritation and frequent desire to cough which arises from it. In cases where there is diffi- culty of expectoration, some such mixture as this should be taken: compound Tincture of Camphor, four drachms; Ipeca- cuanha Wine and Oxymel of Squills, of each two drachms; Mu- cilage of Acacia, one ounce; water, four ounces, mix and take a tablespoonful when the cough is troublesome ; for old people, two drachms of Tincture of Benzoin, commonly called Friar’s Balsam, may be added to the above; and if there should be much fever, two drachms of Sweet Spirits of Nitre. For all kinds of cough counter irritants should be applied, such as blisters and warm plasters, rubbing in of stimulating ointments on the chest and between the shoulders; those parts also should be well protected by flannels next the skin, dressed hare skin and other contrivances of the kind. For coughs which are more particularly troublesome by night, it is best to give the Opium, Henbane, or Hemlock, as the case may be, at bedtime, in the shape of a pill; of the extracts of either of the latter, five grains may be given; of the first, one or two grains of the Gum, or a quarter of a grain of Morphine. A long experience of their efficacy among a large number of dispensary patients enables the author to recommend with confidence the 19 x } RETEST Lee ©. ena a We Me ke Rr ben Wade sb NM gM ele Sie ys é y awe a4 A, gS Tele rt te eds ang 7 ie hee. hes " 4 hae 6 Rg PURGE DCR IRL Sn Nem A AD aR Ra be eet Se 209 THE Domrnion Coox Book. i following pills: take of Compound Squill Pill, one drachm ; Ipecacuanha Powder and Extract of Hyoscyamus, of each, half a drachm ; mix and make into twenty-four pills, take one or two on going to rest. 1007, Headache. Headache may arise from a variety of causes; consequently the preventive measures vary according to the nature of the attack. When it is of that kind which is dependent on rheu- — matism, and which affects the muscles, extending often from the forehead to the back, and sometimes involving the temples, the patient should be as much as possible in the open air, and should use the shower bath every morning. When the form of headache is accompanied with tenderness of the scalp, and acute pain on pressure, indicating an affection of the immediate covering of the bones—besides exercise in the open air, the head should be shaved and washed twice a day, namely, morn- ing and evening, with cold water, and afterwards gently rubbed with a towel for ten or fifteen minutes. The residence should be in a dry, somewhat elevated situation; and quietude of mind should be maintained.

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gard to the treatment of simple cough without reference to the peculiar disease of which it may be symptomatic ; and first let us observe, that it may be either what is properly, as well as medically, termed dry or moist. In the former case, Opium and its preparations are advisable, in the latter they should not be used; the irritation will be best allayed by Henbane or Hemlock, either the Tincture or Extract, with demulcents, as Barley Water, Linseed-Tea, etc., and Liquorice, either the Root boiled, or Extract ; it is well also to add from five to ten drops of Ipecacuanha Wine to each dose; inhalation also of the steam from boiling water will generally be found beneficial— and especially if some medicinal herb, such as Horehound or Coltsfoot, be infused in it. In moist coughs there should not be so much fluid taken, and the use of demulcents must be somewhat restricted. Opiates may be administered, but not too freely, either separately or in cough mixtures; Paregoric Elixir, in which the Opium is combined with Benzoic Acid and Oil of Aniseed (expectorants), and Camphor (antispasmodic), is perhaps the best form of administration; a teaspoonful in a glass of water generally allays the irritation and frequent desire to cough which arises from it. In cases where there is difficulty of expectoration, some such mixture as this should be taken: compound Tincture of Camphor, four drachms; Ipecacuanha Wine and Oxymel of Squills, of each two drachms; Mucilage of Acacia, one ounce; water, four ounces, mix and take a tablespoonful when the cough is troublesome ; for old people, two drachms of Tincture of Benzoin, commonly called Friar’s Balsam, may be added to the above; and if there should be much fever, two drachms of Sweet Spirits of Nitre. For all kinds of cough counter irritants should be applied, such as blisters and warm plasters, rubbing in of stimulating ointments on the chest and between the shoulders; those parts also should be well protected by flannels next the skin, dressed hare skin and other contrivances of the kind. For coughs which are more particularly troublesome by night, it is best to give the Opium, Henbane, or Hemlock, as the case may be, at bedtime, in the shape of a pill; of the extracts of either of the latter, five grains may be given; of the first, one or two grains of the Gum, or a quarter of a grain of Morphine. A long experience of their efficacy among a large number of dispensary patients enables the author to recommend with confidence the x } RETEST Lee ©. ena a We Me ke Rr ben Wade sb NM gM ele Sie ys é y awe a4 A, gS Tele rt te eds ang 7 ie hee. hes " 4 hae 6 Rg PURGE DCR IRL Sn Nem A AD aR Ra be eet Se following pills: take of Compound Squill Pill, one drachm ; Ipecacuanha Powder and Extract of Hyoscyamus, of each, half a drachm ; mix and make into twenty-four pills, take one or two on going to rest. 1007, Headache. Headache may arise from a variety of causes; consequently the preventive measures vary according to the nature of the attack. When it is of that kind which is dependent on rheu- — matism, and which affects the muscles, extending often from the forehead to the back, and sometimes involving the temples, the patient should be as much as possible in the open air, and should use the shower bath every morning. When the form of headache is accompanied with tenderness of the scalp, and acute pain on pressure, indicating an affection of the immediate covering of the bones—besides exercise in the open air, the head should be shaved and washed twice a day, namely, morning and evening, with cold water, and afterwards gently rubbed with a towel for ten or fifteen minutes. The residence should be in a dry, somewhat elevated situation; and quietude of mind should be maintained.

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