Soapsuds, 1 pint.
Turpentine, 1 dram.
It acts quickly and effectively.
All enemas should be given through a colon tube. The patient should be on the left side and the temperature of the injection should be about 100° F.
DIET LIST
Albumin Water.—Take white of 1 egg, stir until separated. Add a little lemon juice and 1 pint of water. Ice and serve. Sugar or salt may be used.
Barley Water.—Wash 2 ounces of barley with cold water. Boil for 5 minutes in fresh water. Strain. Then cover with 2 quarts of water and cook slowly down to 1 quart. Flavor with thinly cut lemon rind and sugar. Do not strain unless patient requests.
Beef Juice.—Cut into cubes 1½ inches each, 1 pound round steak. Place in a clean, ungreased pan, and fry one and one-half minutes on each side. Pour into hot meat press and apply pressure. In absence of a press, a potato ricer may be used. Season with salt and pepper. May be served iced or heated by putting in double boiler and stirred all the time. Do not allow to curdle.
Beef Tea.—Put 1 pound of finely chopped round steak into a quart glass jar, fill with cold water. Place jar in kettle of warm water. Leave over slow fire for four hours. Strain, season with salt and pepper.
Champagne Whey.—Boil 8 ounces milk for fifteen minutes. Strain through cheesecloth. Add 1½ ounces champagne.