e of iron waters at some suitably situated spa.
In the anaemia dependent on malarial infection, the muriated or alkaline
sulphated waters at spas of considerable elevation and combined with iron
and arsenic are often very beneficial. Gravel and stone, if of the uric
acid variety, can be treated with the alkaline waters, but the case must be
under constant observation lest the urine become too alkaline and a
deposition of phosphates take place on the already formed uric acid stone.
Gout is so variable both in cause and effect that much discrimination is
required in its treatment. Where the patient is of "full habit," with
portal stagnation, the sulphated alkaline or mild bitter waters are
indicated, especially those of Carlsbad and Marienbad; but the use of these
strong waters must be followed by a long rest under strict hygienic
conditions. Where this is impossible, a milder course must be advised, as
at Homburg, Kissingen, Harrogate, Wiesbaden, Baden-Baden, &c. For very
delicate patients, and where time is limited, the simple thermal waters are
preferable.

For radiant heat and light baths and electric baths of all kinds, see
ELECTROTHERAPEUTICS; and for compressed air baths, AEROTHERAPEUTICS. (See
also BATHS, THERAPEUTICS, and the articles on diseases.)

BALQUHIDDER (Gaelic, "the farm in the back-lying country"), a village and
parish of Perthshire, Scotland. Pop. of parish (1901) 605. The village lies
2 m. W. of the station of the same name on the Caledonian railway from
Callander to Oban, and 27-3/4 m. N.W. of Stirling. It is situated at the
east end of Loch Voil, a lake at the foot of the Braes of Balquhidder. The
Maclaurins acquired the district as early as the 9th century and occupied
it for several hundred years until ousted by the Macgregors, a neighbouring
clan, who had repeatedly raided their lands, and in 1558 slew the chief and
many of his followers. Balquhidder was the scene of some of the exploits of
Rob Roy, who died there in 1734. His grave in the old kirkyard is marked by
a stone ornamented with rude carving, executed probably centuries before
his time. Another ancient stone is said traditionally to cover the grave of
Angus, the Columban missionary, who was the first to carry on Christian
work in this part of the Highlands.

BALRAMPUR, a town of British India near the river Rapti, 28 m. from Gonda,
in the Gonda district of the United Provinces. Pop. (1901) 16,723. It gives
its name to one of the larges