tent powers, quicken the tardy functions, check morbid deposits,
dissolve hard concretions, remove obstructions, promote depuration,
harmonize and restore the functions, equalize the circulation, and
encourage the action of the nervous system. They stimulate the glands,
increase the peristaltic movement of the intestines, tone the nutritive
processes, while aiding in evacuating the bowels. All this they
accomplish without corroding the tissues or vitiating the fluids. Their
assistance is genial, helping the system to expel worn out materials,
which would become noxious if retained. Having expended their remedial
powers upon the various functions of the body, they are themselves
expelled along with other waste matter, leaving behind them no traces of
irritation. This cannot be said of mercurials, or of other harsh,
mineral alteratives. These Pellets may be safely employed when the
system is feeble, frail, and delicate, by giving them in less
quantities. _Dose_--As an alterative, only one or two Pellets should be
taken daily.

ALKALIES.

ALKALIES. These constitute an important list of remedial agents, their
administration being frequently indicated. The employment of other
medicines frequently should be preceded by the administration of an
agent of this class, to neutralize excessive acidity in the stomach and
bowels. Unless this be done, many medicines will fail to produce their
specific effects.

SULPHITE OF SODA (_Sodae Sulphis_). This salt, as well as the
Hyposulphite of Soda, is not only generally preferable for
administration on account of its unirritating character and the
smallness of the dose required, but also because it is a valuable
antiseptic agent. The _Sulphite_ should not be confounded with the
_Sulphate_ of Soda (Glauber's Salt). _Dose_--This is from three to ten
grains.

SALERATUS (_Potassae Bicarbonas_). This is a favorite domestic antacid.
_Dose_--Five to fifteen grains is the amount.

ACIDS.

As alkalies are important and often indicated as remedial agents, acids,
so their re-agents, acids, are also frequently necessary to meet
opposite conditions of the fluids of the system.

HYDROCHLORIC OR MURIATIC ACID. This agent may be administered in doses
of from five to ten drops, largely diluted in water or gruel.

AROMATIC SULPHURIC ACID, or Elixir of Vitriol, is the most agreeable
form of Sulphuric Acid for administration, and may be given in doses of
from five to fifteen drops, largely