Ann Wakelin, 10 years of age. Had for several weeks a dropsy of the belly after an ague. She took a decoction of Foxglove, which removed all complaint by the fourth day.
CASE XXIV.
Ann Meachime; a Dispensary patient. Had an ascites and scantiness of urine. She took the powder of Foxglove, and evacuated all her water in three days.
It may not be improper to observe, 1st. That various diuretics had long been given in many of these cases before I was consulted. And, 2dly. That the exhibition of the Foxglove was but seldom attended with sickness.
REMARKS.
These Cases, thus liberally communicated by my friend, Dr. Jones, are more acceptable, as they seem to contain a faithful abstract from his notes, both of the unsuccessful as well as the successful Cases.
The following Tabular View of them will give us some Idea of the efficacy of the Medicine.
| Anasarca | 7 Cases | Cured | 3 |
| Relieved | 1 | ||
| Failed | 3 | ||
| Ascites | 5 Cases | Cured | 4 |
| Relieved | 1 | ||
| Œdematous leg | 1 Case | Cured | 1 |
| Ascites and anasarca | 7 Cases | Cured | 4 |
| Relieved | 2 | ||
| Failed | 1 | ||
| Asthma and dropsy | 1 Case | Failed | 1 |
| Hydrothorax and gout | 1 Case | Cured | 1 |
| - - - - -, ascites and anasarca | 2 Cases | Cured | 2 |
A CASE of Anasarca communicated by Mr.
Jones, Surgeon, in Birmingham.
Dear Sir,