place from this cause. The sympathy existing between these organs is surpris- ing ; if one is healthy so is another ; if one is in a morbid condition, those that sympathize with it are also diseased. Hence the very great importance of ex- citing a healthy state of the stomach, liver, and the whole alimentary canal. Aperients are admirably calculated to fulfil this indication. They cleanse and stimulate at the same time ; and although a patient may be very weak, he will gain strength under the administration of re- peated purgatives. They may be given in moderate doses, in protracted cases, every other day. Persons in a very low or distressed state of typhus fever will soon assume a more healthy appearance after the administration of purgatives. The combination of a tonic, as a solu- tion of quinine, with purgatives, would render them more beneficial. A Scotch physician observes, — “ By oft sponging the surface of the body with cold water and vinegar, and the application of cold to the head, and bathing the feet in warm water, the dis- comfort and headache of the patient may be mitigated. Pain in the belly, or tenderness, in typhoid fever is best met by the use of warm fomentations." Where there is great sensibility and swelling of the abdomen, showing an inflammatory state of the intestines, and where the stomach rejects medicine, the use of injections is indicated. The Saline Mixture should be given in a state of effervescence ; or a table- spoonful of yeast twice a day. Fixed air affords as much relief as any medi- cine, and has, in some instances, proved an effectual remedy, not by counteract- ing putrescency, but by cooling the body, abating thirst, and diminishing the morbid irritability of the system. Let the patient drink balm and penny- royal tea, and take the Diaphoretic Powder ; for no medicines stand higher than those which produce perspiration ; though too much sweating must not be promoted, as debility may follow. A mere moisture of the skin through the disease, must be maintained. In thirst give a teaspoonful of spirits of nitre in a weak decoction of Peruvian bark. The juice of houseleek and sugar is an excel- lent febrifuge. See Houseluk. Fre- quently wash the body with cold or tepid, ULC 3 99 ULC or warm water and vinegar. The salu- tary effects are often soon visible. Rub the body well with the flannel and liquid. Great attention must be paid to clean- liness. The patient’s face, breast, neck, &c., must be often washed, his linen often changed ; there , must be good ventilation, and plentiful fumigation. Sprinkle the room with vinegar, cam- phorated spirits, or chloride of lime. Acidulous fruits should be given, as grapes, oranges, lemons, &c. If the throat is sore, give the appropriate gargles. Should the patient sink in the advanced stages, give port wine diluted with the same quantity of wa.ter. Give a wine- glassful several times a day. Or a

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place from this cause. The sympathy existing between these organs is surprising ; if one is healthy so is another ; if one is in a morbid condition, those that sympathize with it are also diseased. Hence the very great importance of exciting a healthy state of the stomach, liver, and the whole alimentary canal. Aperients are admirably calculated to fulfil this indication. They cleanse and stimulate at the same time ; and although a patient may be very weak, he will gain strength under the administration of repeated purgatives. They may be given in moderate doses, in protracted cases, every other day. Persons in a very low or distressed state of typhus fever will soon assume a more healthy appearance after the administration of purgatives. The combination of a tonic, as a solution of quinine, with purgatives, would render them more beneficial. A Scotch physician observes, — “ By oft sponging the surface of the body with cold water and vinegar, and the application of cold to the head, and bathing the feet in warm water, the discomfort and headache of the patient may be mitigated. Pain in the belly, or tenderness, in typhoid fever is best met by the use of warm fomentations." Where there is great sensibility and swelling of the abdomen, showing an inflammatory state of the intestines, and where the stomach rejects medicine, the use of injections is indicated. The Saline Mixture should be given in a state of effervescence ; or a tablespoonful of yeast twice a day. Fixed air affords as much relief as any medicine, and has, in some instances, proved an effectual remedy, not by counteracting putrescency, but by cooling the body, abating thirst, and diminishing the morbid irritability of the system. Let the patient drink balm and pennyroyal tea, and take the Diaphoretic Powder ; for no medicines stand higher than those which produce perspiration ; though too much sweating must not be promoted, as debility may follow. A mere moisture of the skin through the disease, must be maintained. In thirst give a teaspoonful of spirits of nitre in a weak decoction of Peruvian bark. The juice of houseleek and sugar is an excellent febrifuge. See Houseluk. Frequently wash the body with cold or tepid, ULC 3 99 ULC or warm water and vinegar. The salutary effects are often soon visible. Rub the body well with the flannel and liquid. Great attention must be paid to cleanliness. The patient’s face, breast, neck, &c., must be often washed, his linen often changed ; there , must be good ventilation, and plentiful fumigation. Sprinkle the room with vinegar, camphorated spirits, or chloride of lime. Acidulous fruits should be given, as grapes, oranges, lemons, &c. If the throat is sore, give the appropriate gargles. Should the patient sink in the advanced stages, give port wine diluted with the same quantity of wa.ter. Give a wineglassful several times a day. Or a

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