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Dose, of the infusion, as much as the patient pleases. 790. Marsh-Mallow Marsh-Mallow is used internally in the same diseases as linseed. The leaves are used externally as a fomentation, and the boiled roots are bruised and applied as an emollient poultice. Dose, the same as for linseed. 791. Mallow Mallow is used externally as a fomentation and poultice in inflammation, and the infusion is used internally in dysentery, diseases of the kidneys, and the same diseases as marsh-mallow and linseed. It is also used as an enema. Dose, same as for linseed and marsh-mallow. 792. Liquorice Liquorice is an agreeable demulcent, and is given in the form of decoction in catarrh, and some forms of dyspepsia, and the extract is used in catarrh. Dose, of the extract, from ten grains to one drachm; of the decoction, from two to four ounces. 793. Arrowroot etc. Arrowroot, islinglass, almonds, suet, and wax, are too well known to require descriptions. (See par 487, for "Almond Confection" for preparations.) 794. Diluents. These are chiefly watery compounds, such as weak tea, water, thin broth, gruel, weak infusions of balm, hore-hound, pennyroyal, ground ivy, mint, and sage. 795. Emollients. These consist of unctuous remedies, such as cerates and ointments, and any materials that combine heat with moisture,--poultices of bread, bran, linseed meal, carrots, and turnips. (See par 809.) 796. Domestic Surgery. This will comprise such hints and advice as will enable any one to act on an emergency, or in ordinary trivial accidents requiring simple treatment: and also to distinguish between serious and simple accidents, and the best means to adopt in all cases that are likely to fall under a person's notice.