. An analytical compendium of the various branches of medical science, for the use and examination of students. Anatomy; Physiology; Surgery; Obstetrics; Medicine; Materia Medica. 81 fte^ Uses.—A mild and certain cathartic, intermediate in its action be- tween laxatives and purgatives. The more it is free from colour, smell, and taste, the better; soluble in cold alcohol; particularly applicable to cases of children and pregnant women; also in irri- tated and inflamed bowels, colic, dysentery, and diarrhoea. Ordi- nary dose fSj, though less will frequently operate. Infants require a larger pro
. An analytical compendium of the various branches of medical science, for the use and examination of students. Anatomy; Physiology; Surgery; Obstetrics; Medicine; Materia Medica. 81 fte^ Uses.—A mild and certain cathartic, intermediate in its action be- tween laxatives and purgatives. The more it is free from colour, smell, and taste, the better; soluble in cold alcohol; particularly applicable to cases of children and pregnant women; also in irri- tated and inflamed bowels, colic, dysentery, and diarrhoea. Ordi- nary dose fSj, though less will frequently operate. Infants require a larger proportionate dose than adults, in consequence of their digesting it. Maybe given in boiling milk, hot cofl?ee, &c.; but best in tlie froth of porter or ale; also as an emulsion. Li?iseed oil and melted butter may be substituted for castor oil. Rhubabb.—(Rheum, U. S.) Root of different species of Rheum, growing in Tartary and other. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Neill, John, 1819-1880; Smith, Francis Gurney, 1818-1878. Philadelphia, Lea and Blanchard
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