_August_ 28th. Mr. J---- H----, AEt. 27. In consequence of very free
living, had an ascites and swelled legs. I ordered him to take two
grains of Fol. Digital. pulv. every two hours, until it produced some
effect; a few doses caused a plentiful secretion of urine, but no
sickness, or purging: in six days the swellings disappeared, and he
has since remained in good health.