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appendicitis will lose its terrors and operations become a rarity induced only by the fear of the patient and the insistence of surgeons who know nothing of Naturalistic treatment of disease.
Ordinary Diarrhea
In ordinary diarrhea, whether of adults or infants, the method of procedure is very simple. To a quart of moderately cool (not cold) water, add two tablespoonfuls of Tincture HamameUs (witch hazel) and use as an enema. Retain as long as possible to permit absorption and cleansing of the mucous surface. Repeat every one or two hours, according tc the severity of the case. In children use same proportion bui less of the solution.
If there is a temperature and indication of internal disturbances other than simply diarrhea, add IS drops of Tincture Echinacea, and in case where there is a show of pus or blood, a teaspoonful of Tincture Myrrh. Tincture of Echinacea con-trolls the pus formation and danger of pus poisoning and the Tincture of Myrrh will help to prevent mortification and gangrene. There is no more potent combination than that of HamameUs, Myrrh and Echinacea.
Cathartic Action
To evacuate the bowels, no less than a quart of luke-warm water should be used. Adults may safely take two or even more quarts, especially if a long tube is used. To the quart of water add a tablespoonful of dark brown (New Orleans if to be had) sugar, and a few grains of Potassium Permanganate. It is best to first add the Potassium and to be careful that the water is never more than a medium violet in color. The sugar is relaxant and the Potassium is a splendid antiseptic in all cases.
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