_Bed Sores._ To prevent these, bathe the parts daily with a solution of Camphor in spirit (75), or with Brandy or Eau de Cologne, or apply Alum and White of Egg (31*), and relieve the local pressure as much as possible by change of position, &c. A small circular pillow with a hollow centre (just like the pads worn by the _coolies_ on their heads in carrying weights, only thinner) is most useful for this purpose. Should a sore form notwithstanding, it should be treated as an ordinary ulcer. See _Ulcer_. _Beri-beri_, Petroleum (410). _Bish_ (_Aconite Root_), _Poisoning with._ Strong stimulants, as Brandy and Ammonia; Cold Water Affusion (386), and persistent friction of the limbs and spine, appear to offer the best chance of success. Decoction of Galls (152) has been advised as an antidote. Strong hot Coffee, _café noir_, is worth a trial, if the patient can swallow. _Bites, Venomous, and Stings, e.g., of Centipedes, Scorpions, Wasps._ All that is required in ordinary or mild cases, after immediate suction of the bite, is application of Vinegar (380), or Alum (32), or a strong solution of salt and water. Inunction of warm oil has been highly recommended. If Ipecacuanha is at hand, a small portion of it made into a thick paste with a few drops of water, and locally applied, is said in many instances to afford great and immediate relief. Brown Sugar is said to be specially useful in _Wasp Stings_. Soda is also said speedily to relieve the pain in these cases. Should the symptoms be severe, as is sometimes the case, Liquor Ammoniæ and stimulants, as advised for Snake Bites (Appendix B), should be given. _Bladder, Painful Affections and Irritable States of_, are best relieved by Opium (286*), the free use of demulcents, as the Decoctions of Abelmoschus (2), Ispaghúl seeds (305), or Rice _Conjee_ (322), and the use of the Hip Bath (392). The Extract of Gulancha (353) seems well worthy of a trial, especially in _Chronic Inflammation of the Bladder_. _Bleeding._ See _Hæmorrhage_. _Blows._ See _Sprains_. _Boils_ are to be treated much in the same way as Abscesses, by Hot Water Fomentations (393), Sal Ammoniac Lotion (332), and Rice Poultices (322). Leeches (212) are rarely necessary, unless there should be much pain and inflammation. Decoction of Country Sarsaparilla (163) may be given internally if there is any constitutional disturbance. A popular and useful "drawing plaster" is a compound of equal weights of Brown Sugar and English Yellow Soap; a still better one is the ointment described in paragraph 399; a portion of either of these spread on rag should be applied over each boil. _Rajah Boil._ See _Carbuncle_. _Bones, Scrofulous Affections of._ Give Fish Liver Oil (138).