and used in a fountain syringe
It is well to remember the injections must be given in large quantities,
and used in a fountain syringe. A gallon can be used at one time.

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of the facial expression, skin is dry and harsh, much thickened,
especially in the region above the collar bone
(b) Myxoedema, proper–The skin is infiltrated, causing loss of the lines
of the facial expression, skin is dry and harsh, much thickened,
especially in the region above the collar bone. The face is broad, with
coarse features, the nose is broad and thick, the mouth is large, lips
thick, hair scanty and coarse, slowness of motion and thought, weak
memory, irritability, headache, suspiciousness, followed sometimes by
hallucinations, delusion and dementia (insane). The disease may progress
for ten or fifteen years. Death may occur early.

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Eyes.–Following severe cases fear of light, spasm of the orbicularis
muscle, inflammation of the lachrymal duct, conjunctivitis, ulceration of
the cornea and amaurosis (general blindness) may result. Hence the
necessity of careful attention to the eyes. Never read anything during the
attack of the measles. The ear may also become afflicted. There are other
complications, but these mentioned are the important ones.

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Treatment.–Prolonged rest in bed, with an ice bag constantly over the
heart, or better over the lower part of the neck and upper breast bone.
Avoid all worry and excitement. Drugs are uncertain. Surgery is sometimes
resorted to. The thyroid extract has been used.

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WHITE”S COUGH SYRUP.
Syrup Tolutani 4 drams
Glycerini 8 drams
Hive Syrup 12 drams
Syrup Ipecacuanhae 12 drams
Tincture Lobelia 12 drams
Tincture Opii Camphor 12 drams
Extract Pilocarpi Fluid 4 drams
Ammonia Chloridi 2 drams

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3. Palpitation of the Heart, Valuable Herb Tea for.–’All excitement must
be avoided. Where there is organic disease, all that can be done is to
mitigate the severity of the symptoms. For this take the following herb
tea: One ounce each of marigold flowers, mugwort, motherworth, century
dandelion root, put in, two quarts of water and boil down to three pints;
pour boiling hot upon one-half ounce of valerian, and one-half ounce of
skullcap. Take a wineglassful three times a day. Let the bowels be kept
moderately open and live principally upon vegetable diet, with plenty of
outdoor exercise.’

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stomach, only the fruit juices mentioned, but strong children may have in
addition, baked apple, apple-sauce and prune pulp
What fruits may I give during this period? If the child has a weak
stomach, only the fruit juices mentioned, but strong children may have in
addition, baked apple, apple-sauce and prune pulp. Stew the dried prunes
without sugar until they are very soft, and put all the fruit through a
strainer thus removing all the skin; you may give one to two
tablespoonfuls of this at one time. No cream should be given with the
baked apple, and very little sugar with the apple-sauce These are very
good for constipation, Remember to give water freely between the feedings,
especially in warm weather. From one to three ounces may be given at one
time either with a spoon, glass or bottle. Boil the water daily and cool.
Do not allow it to stand in the room, but give fresh water to the child
each time.

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Fluid Extract Stillingia 1 ounce
Fluid Ext
Iodide Potash 192 grains
Fluid Extract Stillingia 1 ounce
Fluid Ext. Prickly Ash Bark 1/2 ounce
Fluid Ext. Yellow Dock 1 ounce
Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla, q. s 8 ounces
Mix.’

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Diseases, Dose, etc.–It should be taken three or four times a day for
gravel or general weakness. As an appetizer it should be taken before
meals. Dose of powder, ten to sixty grains. Dose of infusion, one to three
ounces.

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Milk Porridge.–l tablespoon each of cornmeal and wheat flour wet to a
paste with cold water, cook in two cups boiling water twenty minutes, then
add 2 cups milk and cook a few minutes, stirring often.

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