suspended. The end may be often promoted by leeches to the thighs or perinæum, or which are often alone sufficient. Also, by exercise on horseback, proper diet, tonics, or their opposite. So, of other emmenagogues. Cantharides appears to be capable of producing abortion. (See Index.)

3. GUAIACUM OFFICINALE. Guaiacum.

An emmenagogue, in the absence of inflammation, plethora, etc.

Dose, of Powder, grs. x. to 3 ss.-Dose, of Tincture, 3 j. to 3 iv.-Dose, of the Compound Tincture, 3 ss. to 3 ij., in mucilage, or milk.

4. JUNIPERUS SABINA. The Savin Juniper. The leaves, tops, and oil.

Diœcia, Monadelphia.

Hab. Europe.-Bushy Shrub.

Infusion. B. The Tops, 3 j.; Boiling Water, 3 viij.; digest.-Dose, 3 ss. to 3 j.

(a.) Oil of Savin.-Dose, 2 to 6 drops, in mucilage. The oil is preferable to the infusion.

A powerful uterine stimulant, and efficient emmenagogue. Not admissible when any inflammation or irritable state of any important organ exists. Also, in chronic rheumatism and dropsy, rarely.

Home, Pereira, and some others, represent the Oil of Savin as the most certain emmenagogue we possess. It is, however, probably not only less certain than cantharides, but both cantharides and guaiacum, particularly the former, may be administered in many cases, especially of indigestion, where the Oil of Savin would be injurious. Cantharides is also often compatible with

irritable states of the uterus, where Savin and Guaiacum would be morbific. Which of the three could be surrendered with least inconvenience or loss?

Antidotes. Evacuate the stomach. Opiates. Bloodletting.

5. PREPARATIONS OF IRON IN THEIR ORDER OF

ARRANGEMENT.

See Tonics, for Doses, etc.

6. ALOE SOCOTRINA.

Aloes.

An emmenagogue, especially if the uterine affection be complicated with hepatic derangement. Given in alterative, or cathartic doses. (See p. 39, No. 6.) May be often usefully combined with Nos. 5 and 7. (See also, No. 2.)

7. BALSAMODENDRON MYRRHA. Myrrh.

Emmenagogue. (See p. 264, No. 22, for Dose, &c.)

8. MERCURIAL PREPARATIONS, WITH OR WITHOUT IODINE.

In amenorrhoea, and other uterine affections.

See Alteratives, Internal, for Dose, &c.

In amenorrhoea. Most useful in scrofulous habits, where its effects are very beneficial.

See p. 104, No. 1, for Dose, &c.

10. POTASSII BROMIDUM. Bromide of Potassium. Emmenagogue.

See p. 111, No. 15, for Dose, &c.

11. IPOMEA PURGA. Jalap. Emmenagogue. (See No. 2.) See p. 34, No. 3, for Dose, &c.

12. JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA. Red Cedar. The tops and leaves.

Diccia, Monadelphia.

Analogous, but quite inferior, to No. 4. In the same diseases.

Hab. South of Europe.-Herbaceous.

Dose, of Powder, ss. to 3 ij.

Decoction. B. The Root, 3j.; Water, j. Boil; strain.-Dose, 3 j. to 3 ij.; once in 3 or 4 hours.

Emmenagogue. Has the strong recommendation of Dr. Dewees, who places it before all other emmenagogues when employed near the expected period. If entitled to confidence, it possesses the advantage of being exempt from deleterious virtues.

16. CHENOPODIUM OLIDUM. Stinking Goose-Foot. The plant.

Pentandria, Digynia.

Dose, of the Inspissated Juice, grs. v. to xv.

17. RUTA GRAVEOLENS. Rue. The leaves and unripe fruit.

Irritating to the skin. Stimulant, narcotic, and emmenagogue.-Dose, of Powder, j. to 3 ss. An Infusion of the fresh herb is best. B. Rue, 3 j., to Water, 3 xvj.-Dose, 3 j. to 3 ij.-Dose, of Oil of Rue, 2 to 6 drops.-Dose, of Syrup of Rue, 3 j. to 3 ij., to children for flatulent colic. Also, Confection of Rue.-Dose, j. to ij. (See Index.)

18. SODE BIBORAS. Borax.

Comp. Soda, 16.84. Boracic Acid, 35.79. Water, 47.37=100. To promote uterine contractions. Employed in connection with ergot.-Dose, 3 ss. to 3 j.

19. MENTHA PULEGIUM. Pennyroyal. Also, HEDEOMA PULEGIOIDES.

Popular remedies in amenorrhœa, hysteria, whoopingcough, etc. (See p. 281, No. 27.)

20. HELLEBORUS NIGER. Black Hellebore.

An emmenagogue. (See p. 63, No. 36, for Dose, &c.)

CLASS VII GENITO-URINARY AGENTS,

In the order of their value.

THE agents embraced in this group possess specific relations to some one or more parts of the urinary and genital organs. (See Institutes of Medicine, p. 683689, § 905.)

1. COPAIFERA MULTIJUGA. Copaiva Tree. Also, other Species. The fluid resinous exudation.

Decandria, Monogynia.

Hab. San Paulo; Guiana; Para; Rio; Venezuela.— Trees.

Copaifera Multijuga yields the principal quantity, which comes from Para and Maranham, Brazils, Carthagena, &c.

Dose, of Balsam, 15 drops to 3 j., or more, on sugar or water, or with mucilage, or in pills formed with Magnesia. Also, in Gelatinous Capsules, each containing 10 grains of the balsam.

(a.) Oleum Copaiba. Oil of Copaiva.-Dose, 10 to 20 drops, gradually increased to 3 j., or more, on sugar or in pills formed with Magnesia. As useful, at least, as the balsam.

Comb. R. Copaiva Balsam, 3 j., or Oil Copaiva, 3 ss.; Liquor of Potash, 3 ij.; Mucilage, 3 iij.; Water, 3 iij.;