_Take chalk_ (18) _pounded small, three ounces; cinamon_ (16)
_bruised, two drachms; boil them in two quarts of water for one
hour, and strain off the decoction._
Of this let the patient drink for his constant drink; a few drops of oil
of peppermint may be dropped upon a lump of sugar, and dissolved in it.
The same decoction may also be given as a clyster when the flux is very
violent. After the two first days the rhubarb should be given but
sparingly; for if the flux is bloody, we may justly suppose the
intestines are in a state of inflammation, and even ulceration. In such
extremity, a little calomel mixed with the clyster, as also liquid
laudanum, will not only correct the acrimony, but give ease to the
emaciated stamina of the intestines.
By this treatment the most inveterate bloody flux may be subdued,
especially with the help of patience, cautious diet, and cleanliness.
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