9. Redness of the skin was observed in but a single case.
10. Torpor and paralytic tremblings. As the patient gets under the influence of the atropia, the legs become weak and trembling, gradually lose their strength, and he is confined to bed. They may be still agitated by twitching, and convulsive movements.
11. Paralysis of the sphincters of the rectum and bladder. This is the highest point to which, according to Dr. L., the medicative action of atropia can attain. In one case, only, the fæces and urine were passed involuntarily.
The functions of respiration, circulation, and calorification, were never affected by atropia.
After this long catalogue of serious symptoms, Dr. Lusanna rather naively observes, he has never seen any truly alarming results arise from the use of atropia! Should they occur, he recommends wine as the best antidote.
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CULTIVATION OF OPIUM.
The superiority of some specimens of European opium has been noticed by previous observers, and depends probably on the greater care bestowed on its preparation and on the cultivation of the plant.