Enema of Tobac′co

Syn. Enema tabaci (Ph. L. E. & D.), Infusum tabaci (Ph. D. 1826), L. Prep. 1. (B. P.) Tobacco leaf, 20 gr.; boiling water, 8 oz.; infuse half an hour, and strain. 2. (Ph. E.) Tobacco, 15 to 30 gr.; boiling water, 8 fl. oz.; as last. 3. (Ph. D.) Tobacco, 1 scrup.; boiling water, 8 fl. oz. 4. (Ph. L. 1836.) Tobacco, 1 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint. Obs. Tobacco clyster is used in strangulated hernia, obstinate constipation, retention of urine, . It is violently depre ing and relaxing; producing fainting, and even death, when improperly or injudiciously administered. “It is not to be forgotten that 2 dr., 1 dr., and even 1 ⁄ 2 dr., of tobacco, infused in water, have proved fatal.” “The cautious practitioner, therefore, will not use more than 15 or 20 gr.” (Pereira.) Three parts of Virginia tobacco are equal to seven parts of any other kind. (Davy.)