ENEMA NICOTIANAE
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This, generally consists of from half a pint to a pint of the Infusum Tabaci. It is employed in cases of strangulated hernia; but occasionally acts as a fatal poison when given in this way. The smoke of tobacco is sometimes thrown up the rectum to produce the same medicinal effects as the infusion.
By Robley Dunglison
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