477. ANODYNE CLYSTER

Take of a solution of starch in water, of jelly, or water half a
pint, laudanum forty drops; mix. The whole to be injected in cases
of dysentery, violent purging and pain in the bowels.


478. INJECTION FOR LEUCORRHOEA

Take of sulphate of zinc 10 grs., tinc. of opium 1/2 drm., rose
water 4 oz.; mix and dissolve. To be injected several times a day.


479. ANOTHER

Take of alum 10 grs., rose water 4 oz.; mix and dissolve. To be used
frequently.


480. ESSENCE OF BEEF

Take of lean beef sliced 1 lb., put it into a bottle or jar closely
corked; place this in a vessel of cold water and boil for an hour
or more; then decant and skim the liquid. Chicken tea may be made
in the same way. For more nourishing and palatable than beef tea,
season it to suit the taste.


481. IMPERIAL DRINK