ealth in five days.

CASE XXIII.

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
OEdematous 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,

Having lately experienced the diuretic powers of the Foxglove, in a
case of anasarca; I do myself the pleasure of communicating a short
history of the treatment to you.

I am, &c.
W. JONES.

Birmingham,
May 17th, 1785.

My patient, Mrs. C----, who is in her 51st year, had the following
symptoms, viz. alternate swelling of the legs and abdomen, a little
cough, shortness of breath in a morning, thirst, weak pulse, and her
urine, which was so small i