TO RELIEVE FAINTING AND OTHER FITS.

The person ought to be immediately carried into the open air, and the

temples should be rubbed with strong vinegar and brandy, and volatile

salts or spirits held to the nose. The patient should then be laid

on the back with the head low, and have a little wine or other

cordial poured into the mouth. If subject to hysteric fits, castor or

assafœtida should be applied to the nose, or burnt feathers, horn, or

leather.