3105. The intention is either to empty the bowels, kill worms, protect the lining membrane of the intestines from injury, restrain copious discharges, allay spasms in the bowels, or nourish the body. These clysters, or glysters, are administered by means of bladders and pipes, or a proper apparatus.
3106. Laxative.—Take two ounces of Epsom salts, and dissolve in three-quarters of a pint of gruel, or thin broth, with an ounce of olive oil. Use as all enemas are used.
3107. Nutritive.—Take twelve ounces of strong beef tea, and thicken with hartshorn shavings or arrow-root.
3108. Turpentine.—Take half an ounce of oil of turpentine, the yolk of one egg, and half a pint of gruel.
3109. Mix the turpentine and egg, and then add the gruel. Use as an anthelmintic.