WORMS.

_PIN WORMS._

Pin worms and round worms are the most common in children. They are

generally found in the lower bowels.

SYMPTOMS.--Restlessness, itching about the anus in the fore part of

the evening, and worms in the faeces.

TREATMENT.--Give with a syringe an injection of a tablespoonful of

linseed oil. Cleanliness is also very necessary.

_ROUND WORMS._

A round worm is from six to sixteen inches in length, resembling the

common earth worm. It inhabits generally the small intestines, but it

sometimes enters the stomach and is thrown up by vomiting.

SYMPTOMS.--Distress, indigestion, swelling of the abdomen, grinding of

the teeth, restlessness, and sometimes convulsions.

TREATMENT.--One teaspoonful of powdered wormseed mixed with a

sufficient quantity of molasses, or spread on bread and butter.

Or, one grain of santonine every four hours for two or three

days, followed by a brisk cathartic. Wormwood tea is also highly

recommended.

SWAIM'S VERMIFUGE.

2 ounces wormseed,

1-1/2 ounces valerian,

1-1/2 ounces rhubarb,

1-1/2 ounces pink-root,

1-1/2 ounces white agaric.

Boil in sufficient water to yield 3 quarts of decoction, and add to it

30 drops of oil of tansy and 45 drops of oil of cloves, dissolved in a

quart of rectified spirits. Dose, 1 teaspoonful at night.

_ANOTHER EXCELLENT VERMIFUGE._

Oil of wormseed, 1 ounce,

Oil of anise, 1 ounce,

Castor oil, 1 ounce,

Tinct. of myrrh, 2 drops,

Oil of turpentine, 10 drops.

Mix thoroughly.

Always shake well before using.

Give 10 to 15 drops in cold coffee, once or twice a day.

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