THE IMPORTANCE OF AN ACTIVE LIVER. A NORMAL state of health is the sum total of the proper performance of the functions assigned to the several vital organs. These functions are so inter-dependent in their attainment of the end, that a disturbance in one is reflected throughout the entire system. With all the organs functionating in harmonious unison there is the state known as normal health. This state is departed from in the degree that one of the integral parts of the whole fails to perform properly through falling out of adjustment. This especially holds good in regard to the liver. The liver is the largest organ in the body, and the part it plays in the metabolic processes of the human economy is not secondary to that of other organs. A host of ailments may be directly traced to a derangement of hepatic action. It may be accepted, that an active liver insures a fair degree of, if not perfect, health. But let there be the least departure from normal, and pronounced results are apparent. The digestive processes are so dependent upon a free liver secretion and excretion that gastric and intestinal disturbances quickly follow any interference with these hepatic duties. It thus follows that there must be no interference with the flow of bile if health would be preserved. The profession so well recognizes the influence of a perverted hepatic function as a factor in interfering with the regular physiological processes, that it almost instinctively turns its attention to the liver and takes steps to set it right. With the average physician it is a routine practice to administer a cholagogue, and results would seem to justify this procedure. If the liver is not primarily at fault it is affected secondarily, so no exception can be taken to this rule. For this purpose calomel, phosphate of soda and other drugs are in common use, but none has a worthier name as a cholagogue than Chionia. Chionia is the active constituent of chionanthus virginica and in the process of manufacture the inert and objectionable parts of the plant are eliminated. This agent has long been known as a valuable addition to modern drug lists and its extensive use among physicians, who get results, is evidence that it is a preparation of much merit. It is commonly used in hepatic torpor, a condition calling for direct stimulation of the liver cells. It stimulates the cells in efficient manner, producing a healthy secretion of bile and aids in its discharge into the intestinal canal. In jaundice it ameliorates the condition by providing a normal flow and securing an outlet for the bile pigment. It is valuable in constipation, not through any purging effect, but by its influence on the liver. In chronic constipation it is of particular efficiency. The ordinary dose of Chionia is one or two fluid drachms three or four times a day.— The Medical Mirror. Sexual Neurasthenia in Men. 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After three days the child could take some nourishment per oram. I then gave 2m. Glyco-Thymoline in one ounce of water every two hours before feeding. It began to have short periods of natural rest, and the discharges were in every way improved. At the end of a week, August 14th, the improvement was quite marked, but we did not relax our vigilance. The hypodermics, except of strychnine, were discontinued. The enemas were continued fifteen days, once every three hours, then at less frequent intervals for a month, then once a day for six weeks. The recovery of the little patient was long and slow, but uneventful. The mother and nurse were devoted and ably seconded my efforts. At this time the baby is a strong, rosy youngster. It gives me great pleasure to tell you of this case. The experience may be of value, and it certainly proves to my satisfaction, at least, the potential possibilities of Glyco-Thymoline in gastro-intestinal work. May you be speeded in your good work. 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