the stomach, such as gentian, &c.

904. Styptics

Styptics are medicines which constrict the surface of a part, and
prevent the effusion of blood, such as kino, Friar's balsam, extract
of lead, and ice.

905. Sudorifics

Sudorifics promote profuse perspiration or sweating, such as
ipecacuanha, antimony, James's powder, ammonia.

906. Tonics

Tonics give general strength to the constitution, restore the natural
energies, and improve the tone of the system, such as all the
vegetable bitters, most of the minerals, also some kinds of food,
wine, and beer.

907. Vesicants

Vesicants are medicines which blister, such as strong liquid ammonia,
&c.

908. Special Rules for the Prevention of Cholera.

i. It is impossible to urge too strongly the necessity, in all cases
of cholera, of instant recourse to medical aid, and also in every form
and variety of indisposition; for all disorders are found to merge in
the dominant disease.

ii. Let immediate Relief be sought under disorder of the bowels
especially, however slight. The invasion of cholera may thus be
readily prevented.

iii. Let every Impurity, animal and vegetable, be quickly removed to a
distance from the habitation, such as slaughterhouses, pig-sties,
cesspools, necessaries, and all other domestic nuisances.

iv. Let all Uncovered Drains be carefully and frequently cleansed.

v. Let the Grounds in and around the habitation be drained, so as
effectually to carry off moisture of every kind.

vi. Let all Partitions he removed from within and without habitations,
which unnecessarily impede ventilation.

vii. Let every Room be daily thrown open for the admission of fresh
air; this should be done about noon, when the atmosphere is most
likely to be dry.

viii. Let Dry Scrubbing be used in domestic cleansing in place of
water cleansing.

ix. Let excessive Fatigue, and exposure to damp and cold, especially
during the night, be avoided.

x. Let the Use of Cold Drinks and acid liquors, especially under
fatigue, be avoided, or when the body is heated.

xi. Let the Use of Cold Acid Fruits and vegetables be avoided.

xii. Let Excess in the use of ardent and fermented liquors and tobacco
be avoided.

xiii. Let a Poor Diet, and the use of impure water in cooking, or for
drinking, be avoided.

xiv. Let the Wearing of wet and insufficient clothes be avoided.

xv.