As a course of medicine has so frequently been mentioned. it is well here to state what is meant by it and the most satisfactory way to give it..
First, give Nos. 2 and 3, or composition, adding a tea-spoonful of No. 6; then steam. When in bed repeat the medicine, adding No. 1, which will cleanse the stomach and assist in keeping up a perspiration. When this has finished operating, give an injection made with the same articles. Where there are symptoms of nervous affection, or spasms, add half a teaspoonful of the nerve powder in each dose given, and in the injection. In violent cases, where immediate relief must be had, Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 6 may be given together. Injections may be administered at all times, and in all forms of disease, tc great advantage; they can do no harm, and in many instances are indispensable, especially where there is an inflammatory and morbid state of the bowels, and danger of mortification, in
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which last condition, No. 6 should be added.
Many will consider this heroic treatment. However, it is both harmless and effective. Other and more simple plans of treatment will be outlined as we proceed.
The employment of the steam bath is as desirable as a preventive of sickness, as it is in curing it. When a person has been exposed to the cold, and is threatened with sickness, it may be prevented, and a long illness and expense saved, by steaming until free prespiration takes place and at the same time taking the heating medicines, such as Capsicum, Pleurisy root and Scullcap.
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