Passy which has long been distinguished for its mineral waters is situated contiguous to one of the barrières of Paris, on the right bank of the River Seine.
This water is remarkably clear and has a chalybeate taste. It contains sulphate of Lime, proto-sulphate of Iron, sulphate of Magnesia, muriate of Soda, Alum, carbonate of Iron, carbonic acid and some traces of bituminous matter.
Owing to the very large proportion of sulphate of Iron and the saline substances, which are found in it, this water is seldom administered internally until it has been allowed to deposit for some time, it is then given in obstructions of the viscera, in dyspepsia, inappetence, hypochondriasis, and in all relaxed and cachectic states of the constitution. Dr Alibert who has frequently prescribed it in debility of the digestive organs, chlorosis and in passive hæmorrhages, considers it may be classed amongst the most powerful of Chalybeate waters.
The dose is from two to three glasses daily, it is purgative when taken in a large quantity.
When used as Baths it is transported to the bathing establishment, or maison de santé, at a short distance from the spring.
ROUEN.
Chief town of the department of the Seine-Inférieure, thirty leagues from Paris.
Mineral springs of a ferruginous and calcareous nature, abound in the town and neighbourhood.
Those of the Fontaine Marecquérie are the most common in use. The three sources which supply these fountains are respectively designated;
The Royale, the Dauphine, and the Reinette.