138. It is _in Pulmonary Consumption_ that the value of Fish-liver Oil is most manifest, but there are a large number of cases of a scrofulous character in which it proves almost equally valuable. _In Scrofulous Abscesses_, _Suppurating Glands_, _Ulcerations_, _Discharges whether from the Nose or Ears_, _and Skin Diseases_, especially when the patient is weak and emaciated, the oil is indicated and proves most beneficial. It proves equally useful in _Scrofulous Affections of the_ _Joints and Bones_, especially in _Rickets_; and in _Scrofulous Ophthalmia_. 139. _In the Mesenteric Affections of Children_ the best results often follow its use; the little patient rapidly gains strength and flesh, the tumefied belly becomes reduced, the stools lose their clayey colour and become bilious and healthy. It should not only be given internally, but should be _used as a liniment to the abdomen. The Obstinate Constipation of Children_ sometimes yields to the use of the oil, and its return is prevented while the remedy is continued. _In Stricture of the Rectum_, as an adjunct to dilatation cod-liver oil is an excellent remedy: it nourishes the patient, and softens the motions, rendering aperients unnecessary. (_Mr. Curling._) It is also well worthy of a trial in cases of _Chronic Hydrocephalus, or Water on the Brain_, occurring in children of a scrofulous habit. 140. _In the advanced stages of Hooping Cough, and in other Spasmodic Coughs, which often remain after an attack of Bronchitis_, especially when occurring in weakly children, marked benefit follows its use. 141. _Chorea_ (_St. Vitus's Dance_) _and Epilepsy_ sometimes are benefited by it when more active remedies have failed. The same remark applies to some forms of _Neuralgia_, especially _Tic Douloureux_; but the cases in which it will prove serviceable can only be ascertained by trials with the remedy. 142. _In Chronic Rheumatism_ attended with much debility and emaciation, it often proves useful; in fact, in all cases of _Atrophy_ (_wasting or emaciation_), _whether connected with Rheumatism, Scrofula or defective digestion or resulting from long-continued confinement in close rooms, as in jails, &c._, a course of the oil offers the best prospects of success. In some form of _Paralysis_ it is occasionally very beneficial. In _Leprosy_ it is a remedy well worthy of careful trial; not so much as a curative agent as a means of relieving many of the distressing symptoms. 143. In all the above cases the remedy should be persevered in for weeks or even longer; and the rules given above for its administration must be carefully attended to. Its operation is most beneficial in the cold season. 144. +Galls.+