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The physiognomy of mental diseases (1838)

Morison, Alexander, 1779-1866 · London : Longman and co., and S. Highley · leaf 59

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29 EXPLANATION OF PLATE IX. E. I. plate 8, taken seven months after her disorder com-menced. Gentle laxatives, nourishing diet, fresh air and exercise,effected some improvement; she, however, requiredoccasional restraint, on account of a disposition to tearher clothes during the whole interval.… … 31 EXPLANATION OF PLATE X. E. I. plate 8, restored to reason. In this case a blisterapplied to the nape of the neck, and a discharge keptup by the application of Savine Ointment, appeared toexpedite the recovery, which was completed by the useof Sulphate of Quinine, in about nine months from…

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