It often happens that, after an acute attack, the eyes are left in a
weak state, when there is a copious secretion of fluid continually
running from them. In such cases, the eyes may be washed, night and
morning, with pure cold water, and the general health must be improved:
for the latter purpose, the following preparation is recommended:--
Manna, 1 ounce.
Powdered gentian, 1 tea-spoonful.
" mandrake, half a tea-spoonful.
Rub them together in a mortar, and give a pill, about the size of a
hazel-nut, every night. If the manna is dry, a little honey will be
necessary to amalgamate the mass.