_Obs._ Tobacco clyster is used in strangulated hernia, obstinate
constipation, retention of urine, &c. It is violently depressing and
relaxing; producing fainting, and even death, when improperly or
injudiciously administered. "It is not to be forgotten that 2 dr., 1 dr.,
and even 1/2 dr., of tobacco, infused in water, have proved fatal." "The
cautious practitioner, therefore, will not use more than 15 or 20 gr."
(Pereira.) Three parts of Virginia tobacco are equal to seven parts of any
other kind. (Davy.)
=Enema of Tur'pentine.= _Syn._ TURPENTINE CLYSTER; ENEMA TEREBINTHINÆ (Ph.
L.), E. OLEI T., L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Oil of turpentine, 1 oz.; mucilage
of starch, 15 oz.
2. (Ph. L.) Oil of turpentine, 1 fl. oz.; yolk of 1 egg; triturate
together, then add of decoction of barley, 19 fl. oz.