As this disease proceeds from debility, it is evident that the great object to be fulfilled will be to give tone and energy to the system; and if this debility has arisen from a sedentary life, the patient must begin immediately to exercise in the open air, and, if practicable, to change her residence. The tepid or warm bath should be used in preference to the cold. The first medicine given may be the pulverized _mandrake root_, combined with a little _cream of tartar_. This, as well as other medicines, should be taken upon an empty stomach: after it has been given, _motherwort_, _pennyroyal_, and other herb teas may be freely drunk. After the exhibition of the purgative, which may be occasionally repeated, _gum aloes_ may be taken, combined in such a manner as to prevent the piles. This medicine, from its action upon the uterus through the medium of the rectum, is very useful in retention of the menses. _Emmenagogues_, or “forcing medicines,” should not be used to bring on the menses, except there be a struggle or effort of nature to effect it, which may be known by the periodical pains and pressing down about the hips and loins. When this occurs let the feet be bathed, and perspiration promoted, by drinking freely of diluent teas, such as _pennyroyal_, _motherwort_, and _garden thyme_. Should considerable pains attend the complaint, eight or ten grains of the _diaphoretic powders_ may be given, and _fomentations of bitter herbs_ applied over the region of the womb. _Desomeaux’s Portuguese Pills_ are now recommended as the best specific, especially if the disease proves obstinate. The female should be very careful not to expose herself to the vicissitudes of the weather, and not suffer the feet or clothes to become wet: warm clothing must be worn, and particularly flannel. For pain apply a heated brick, covered, to the bowels. The diet should be light, nutritious, and easy of digestion. SUPPRESSION OF THE MENSES. _Description._