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280&#93; 28o] U R I which case, tonics, such as bark, valerian, &c. together with blisters applied to the loins, or to the sacral bone, will be the most proper means. But, -where it proceeds from worms, anthelmintics may be employed with advantage. Another afFeftion of the urinary system, is diabetes, or an immode- rate and long-continued discharge of urine, the quality of which is, in rn ost cases, preternaturaJly changed: thus, in some instances, it has the smell, colour, and taste of honey ; •while, in others, it is entirely lim- pid. — It is a remarkable circum- stance in this affedtion, that the excretion of urine exceeds the quantity of liquid taken by the pa- tient. Causes: — Spasms j general debi- lity, or local weakness in the kid- nies ; strong diuretics, and what- ever may induce a laxity of the body. — This malady is seldom cured, unless it be attended to in its earlier stages. Treatment : — The remedies hi- therto prescribed for this affeftion, .are tonics, such as bark, with small doses of rhubarb, or mixed with the diluted vitriblic acidj and the daily use of mucilaginous drinks, conjoined with lime-water, either alone, or with milk. But the most important point appears to be, abstinence from all vegetable food; a pra6tice which has been attended with the best efted. — See also Artificial Musk. Lastly, there occurs sometimes an alarming affedioii of the blad- der, when the urine is mingled with blood. — If this malady be suffered to continue for a long period, it may prove fatal ; but, in general, }t is not attended with danger. Causes : — Violent exertions and local injury ; inflammation of the USQ^ kidnies ; drastic and diuretic me- dicines ; excess in sensual plea- sures ; suppression of the piles, &c. Cure : — When the disorder arises from debility, tonics, combined with astringents, should be em- ployed.. The loins ought to be fo- mented with vinegar and water ; arquebusade ; or a dccoftion of sage and rose-leaves. — If acrid matters produced such bloody dis- charge, it will be necessary to re- sort to mucilaginous substances and antispasmodics ; such as chamo- mile, rue, opium, &c : but, when it is occasioned by suppressed eva- cuations, these ought, if possible, to be speedily restored- — "Where the passage is ulcerated, it will be useful to take the Peruvian bark with sal ammoniac, or lime-water and milk. — In cases of Stone, the reader will find the proper remedies stated under that article. USQUEBAUGH, a' strong, compound, spirituous liquor, which is prepared in the following man- ner : Take of cloves, cinnamon, and nutmegs, each 2 oz. j of caraway, anise, and coriander-seeds, each 4 oz. ; and half a pound of liquo- rice-root, cut in slices. Let these ingredients be bruised, and distill- ed wldi 11 gallons of proof-spirit, and 2 gallons of water, till ibe faints begin to rise. When the liquor is about to run, 2 oz. of British saf- fron, tied in a linen bag, should be fixed to the extremity of die worm, so that the spirit may filtre through, and extract all the virtues of the saffron. When the distillation is ccmpleted, the whole should be sweetened with a sufficient quan- tity of double-refiued sugar^ and decanted for use. Usquebaugh is chiefly employed as a cordial, and may occasionallv be