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[TO-MORROW, LEAVES HIS TITLE FOR A GRAVE.] 754. Juniper Juniper is diuretic and stomachic. It is given internally in dropsy. Dose, of the infusion, from two to three ounces every four hours, of the oil, from one to five minims. 755. Oil of Turpentine Oil of Turpentine is a diuretic, anthelmintic, and rubefacient. It is used externally in flatulent colic, sprinkled over flannels dipped in hot water and wrung out dry. It is used internally in the same diseases as Venice turpentine. Dose, from five minims to two drachms. 756. Diaphoretics. Diaphoretics are medicines given to increase the secretion from the skin by sweating. They comprise acetate of ammonia, calomel, antimony, opium, camphor, sarsaparilla. 757. Solution of Acetate of Ammonia Solution of Acetate of Ammonia is a most useful diaphoretic. It is used externally as a discutient, as a lotion to inflamed milk-breasts, as an eye-wash, and a lotion in scald head. It is given internally to promote perspiration in febrile diseases, which it does most effectually, especially when combined with camphor mixture. This is the article so frequently met with in prescriptions, and called spirits of mindercrus. Dose, from a half to one and a half ounces every three or four hours. 758. Antimony.--Tartar emetic Tartar emetic is diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, alterative, and rubefacient. It is used externally as an irritant in white swellings and deep-seated inflammations, in the form of an ointment. It is given internally in pleurisy, bilious fevers, and many other diseases, but its exhibition requires the skill of a medical man, to watch its effects.