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CONSTIPATION.
l . Tartarized soda, 5i.
Ext. henbane, grs. vi.
Syrup of chamomile, fl. 5i.
Water, cvi.
Mix. A spoonful every hour.
When there is a tendency to habitual costiveness I
generally prescribe the annexed mixture:
4. Sulphate of soda, 5xiv.
Acetate of potassa, grs. xxv.
Nitre, Si.
Tartar emetic, gr. ss.
Water, pints, 2 .
Dissolve, and filter. Give wine-glassful.
The following has considerable reputation as a laxa-
tive in constipation:
I. Flower of sulphur, 5ii.
Cream tartar, 5vi.
Powdered fennel seed, 3i.
Sugar, ass.
Mix. A tea-spoonful two or three times a day.
In very severe and obstinate cases I generally resort to
I. Croton oil, gtts. ii.
Mucilage gum arabic.
Distilled water, aa. 5i.
Mix, and give a tea-spoonful every two hours until it
operates. We assist in relieving the bowels by either
of the following enemas :
Acetic acid, from one to three oz.
Barley water, vi, or
Venice turpentine, 5ss.308
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Massie, J. Cam. A Treatise on the Eclectic Southern Practice of Medicine, book, 1854; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth143817/m1/308/: accessed May 7, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting University of Texas Health Science Center Libraries.