Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1895-07-12
ABOUT THE TONGUE.
1t Is an Indicator OF the State of the
Health.

ABOUT THE TONGUE.
1t Is an Indicator of the State of the
Health.
The tongue is of great diagnostic
value, and by close observation it will
give us valuable aid in determining the
character of disease. The tongue tells
of the condition of the blood, the CON
dition of the nervous system, and the
functions of nutrition and excretion.
AS these arc important things to know,
in fact, just what we want to know,
we will make the tongue talk as plain
ly as possible. We find the expression
of disease in its form, its condition of
dryness or moisture, its coatings and
colors. Change in form is expressive
of disease. The elongated and pointed
tongue indicates condition of irrita-
ton and determination of blood to the
stomach and bowels, and it is safe to
give it full weight, and be careful in
the administration of remedies.
AS it is associated with excitation of
the nerve centers, this evidence is valu-
able with reference to the stomach and
bowels. If we observe this change of
form at first, we not only anticipate
the unpleasant gastric irritation dur
ing the sickness, but it puts us on our
guard against using anything that will
irritate the stomach and bowels. The
full tongue, broad and thick, is evil
IF Mt If in IA
digestive tract. Then the stomach
will bear cathartics in mild form with
out danger The dry, pinched tongue
expresses want of functional activity
in the digestive organs. 1t is the
tongue of acute disease, and is usually
associated with dryness. While it is
one of the indications for food we
must be careful in it's selection, giving
small quantities at time, and in a
warm liquid form.
The assured tongue in chronic dis
eases indicates inhammatory action
of the kidneys. The fssured tongue
in advanced stages of acute diseases
refers us to LESSONS of the kidneys, or
irritation of the nerve centers In
many cases we find wrong in the Sc
erection of urine. 1t deserves close at
tention and means to put the skin in
better condition, and allay irritation of
the nerve centers. Dryness and moist
ure are important evidence of the con-
dition of the digestive organs. If the
tongue is dry, we are sure the stomach
and intestines can do but little diges-
tive work. 1t is absurd to employ
cathartics in such cases, unless the OBJ.
ject is simply to remove irritating mat,
ter In acute disease, with dryness OF
tongue, when we find it becoming
moist, we are confident of improve
ment, and it is nearly always looked on
as favorable symptom.
The thin, transparent coating of the
tongue gives evidence of enfeebled di
gestion, frequently from incorporate
eating and drinking.
A heavily-loaded tongue at the base
calls attention to accumulations in the
stomach, and suggests the use of an
emetic. The broad, pallid tongue
gives evidence of want of the alkaline
elements of the blood. 1t may be the
basis of the entirety of the disease
which will fade away as soon as the
proper alkali is given, or it may be but
a portion of the wrong, and the aka
line salt prepares the way and facili
tates the action of other remedies
The deep red tongue, generally dry
indicates an acid. A dirty white OF
dirty gray tongue means antiseptics
While dryness always indicates ex
citement of the nerve centers and CALI
for sedatives, too much moisture an(
relaxation is evidence of the opposit,
condition. Herald of Health.
Home Ideas.
When stain gets on the fresh din
ner cloth the easiest way to remove i
is Immediately after dinner to slip
bowl directly under the spot, thus rails
ing the cloth from the table, and thel
to pour boiling water over the stain
Let the cloth remain stretched over tn
bowl until the wet portion dries.
Do not spoil the effects of NIGEL,
served dinner by offering weak
thick, Or cold coffee. Last impression
should be good, so when you serve tn
coffee let it be hot, clear, and of gooc
strength, and leave plenty of room il
the cup to add milk or cream as is de
sired, and see to it that the former i
also hot
Delicate white laces may be cleanse,
with calcined magnesia after recip
of Nine. Modjeska's. Spread the lac
on sheet of writing paper, sprinkle i
on both sides with magnesia, place
second piece of paper over it, put ava,
between the leaves of book for tire
days, then shake off the powder, whel
the lace will be found perfectly clean
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