BLUSH′ING

Syn. Ru′bor , Rube′do , L. In physiology , ., the red glow on the cheeks or face occasioned by confusion, bashfulne , surprise, or shame. Blushing is caused by a sudden increase in the quantity and velocity of the blood in the capillaries, occasioning their turgescence; and, consequently, a heightening of the natural pale-reddish hue of the skin. It is referable to sudden mental emotions of an exciting character, such as surprise, confusion, consciousne of slight, injury, or indignity, and the like. Emotions of a depre ing character frequently produce an opposite effect. This is termed pallor, and depends on the rush of blood from the skin and surface of the body upon the internal organs. The first, though often unpleasant, is never dangerous; the last always so. The cure of the habit of blushing consists in persisting efforts to maintain a sufficient degree of presence of mind and self-confidence to permit of reflection, or a calm view of the exciting circumstance, instead of sinking into a state of temporary mental imbecility and helple confusion. ‘ BLUTANDRANG UND LUFTROHREN-VERSCHLEIMUNG ’ (remedy for congestion and obstruction of the air-ve els), manufactured and sold by the inventor, C. Tänzer, 18, Ke elstra e, Berlin,’ is the title of a twelve-page pamphlet. For cold in the head, the apparatus, which consists of a small linen cushion to bind over the mouth, is moistened with 10 to 15 drops of the fluid. The fluid (150 grammes) is a mixture of spirit of wine and acetic ether, in which some arnica, milfoil, ., have been macerated. (Hager.)