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Diaphoretics

thus immitating nature. In the commencement the pale dry
constricted surface indicate their use, to hasten the termination
of the paroxysm and produce a speedy termination after the
pyrexia has come on. In the intermission their use is to impart
tone to the capillaries and thus break the tone of associated
action up on which they depend. These two indications are
best answered by giving diffusible Stimulants as Opium Vol. Alkali &.

Alder. The common Black Alder of our Country
growing along almost every branch in the United States, this
article is both Tonic and astringent, and is strongly
recommended by Dr Barton for the cure of Scrophula, he uses it in
decoction, and at the same time washes the ulcers if there
are any with the same.