Since it is well known that a derangement in the uterine functions must generally proceed from a check of perspiration, astringing the minute ends of the uterine vessels, or in some manner deranging their functions, causing debility, &c., it will appear clear that our first attention must be directed to the skin. Cold appears to be the cause of the disease, and heat seems to remove it; therefore, when these periods of distress occur, let the patient sit over a strong decoction of bitter herbs, such as tansy, hoarhound, wormwood, catnip and hops, while a blanket is thrown round the waist of the patient to confine the steam to the lower parts. After the diseased person has been thus steamed and the feet bathed, let her be put into a bed, warmly covered, and diluent drinks given, such as tansy, thyme, pennyroyal, &c. At the same time let fomentations of the same herbs, enclosed in a flannel bag, be applied to the abdomen, as before directed. This will produce perspiration and afford immediate relief; and when these distressing symptoms are removed, and the patient becomes comfortable, a course of treatment must be adopted to prevent a recurrence of these symptoms, or to produce a natural flow of the catamenial discharge; and similar to that recommended under the preceding complaints. Herbs may be freely drunk. A writer on this subject thus remarks, “This case of painful menstruation deserves particular attention, because it impairs the health of patients by its present effects, and seems to render them less prolific in future. Dr. Fothergill has afforded relief to several by the following process: Let the patient have near her a few pills, consisting of opium, gr. i. each, made soft with a little of any kind of conserve. She is to take one of these pills the moment the pain attending this discharge comes on. A pill may be taken every hour till the pain ceases: more than two will seldom be required; yet they must be taken in quantities sufficient to mitigate the pain. Let the patient keep either in or upon the bed, or at least in a recumbent posture, drink moderately of any diluting liquor, as herb teas, weak whey, or thin broth. When the time is past, a course of chalybeate bitters, in small doses, may be continued, till within a few days of the return; and the bowels should be kept open with some proper laxative. This excruciating pain seems to be spasmodic, and to proceed from the extreme irritability of the uterine system.” The _diaphoretic powders_ will be found very useful. Diet and exercise are important. A hot brick or salt, enclosed in flannel wet with vinegar, and applied to the bowels, soon relieves the pain. IMMODERATE FLOW OF THE MENSES. This alarming complaint may occur under two different states of the constitution. In the one, the woman is of full habit, and often of a ruddy countenance. In the other, she is pale, delicate, and easily fatigued. _Symptoms._