Part 36 (2/2)

_Emollient Clyster_.

Slippery elm bark, 2 ounces.

Boiling water, 2 quarts.

Let them simmer over the fire for a few minutes, then strain through a fine sieve, and inject. The following articles may be subst.i.tuted for elm: flaxseed, lily roots, gum arabic, poplar bark, Iceland moss.

_Use._--In all cases of irritation and inflammation of the intestines and bladder.

_Stimulating Clyster._

Thin mucilage of slippery elm or linseed tea, 3 quarts.

African cayenne,[25] 1 tea-spoonful.

_Another._

Powdered ginger, half a table-spoonful.

Boiling water, 3 quarts.

When cool, inject.

_Use._--In all cases, when the r.e.c.t.u.m and small intestines are inactive, and loaded with excrement, or gas.

_Anodyne Clyster._

Lady's slipper, (_cypripedium_,) 1 ounce.

Camomile flowers, 1 ounce.

Boiling water, 3 quarts.

Let the mixture stand a short time, then strain through a fine sieve, when it will be fit for use.

_Use._--To relieve pain and relax spasms.

_Diuretic Clyster._

Linseed tea, 3 quarts.

Oil of juniper, 1 table-spoonful.

Or, subst.i.tute for the latter, cream of tartar, half an ounce.

_Use._--This form of clyster may be used with decided advantage in all acute diseases of the urinary organs. This injection is useful in cases of red water, both in cattle and sheep; and when the malady is supposed to result from general or local debility, the addition of tonics (golden seal or gentian[26]) will be indicated.

_Astringent Clyster_.

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