(seq. 69)

Convulsions

The Membranes of the Brain are
affected in the Epilepsy But in Convulsions
the Membranes & Nerves of
the Spinal Marrow are more
Concerned nither are the Thumbs
so contracted though the Limbs
are much Convulsed.
Cure Bleed if the pat. is plethoric.
Rx. Decoct. Scorzonera Roots f.
Constant Drink with Shaving
of Harts horn or Whey or Selters
Mineral Waters
Pediluvia made of Wheat Bran
Cham. in aq. Font. is proper at
bed Time. and afterwards sweating
should be promoted.
If there is a Costiveness there must
be Laxatives used & [Otly?] Glysters
For a Male Child take from its
Mothers Fore Finger three Drops of
Blood and Disolve it in a tea spoonfull
of Warm Water and Exhibit it and
for a Female take the Blood from the fore
finger of the Father. from Dr Heves of Providence
Feb. 27th 1778.

Cordee

Bathe with warm
Milk and with
Emollient fomentations
& with discutients
Opiates are proper
to Relieve
the Spasms.

Cords Schirrhous of ye Penis

Ung. Merc. and Mercurial
Cathartics.