A HOME REMEDY FOR DYSPEPSIA.
4 In view of the well-known fact that probably 90 per cent, of all stomach trouble—dyspepsia, indigestion, flatulence, etc. —is either directly or indirectly due to acidity, or as it is commonly called, ''sour stomach," it is evident that correction and prevention depends almost entirely on neutralising the acid and stopping tho fermentation. For this purpose thero is nothing better than a haif-teaspoonful of ordinary bisurated magnesia in a little water immediate'y after eating, or whenever pain is felt. This immediately neutralises tho acid, stops the fermentation, and permits the stomach to proceed with its work under normal conditions. Owing to the widespread use of bisurated ma-mesia by physicians, and: in, tho hospitals.- and' for grdftffier" convenience in carrying, most chemists now suoDly it in the form of compressed tablets, two of which are equivalent to a half-teapr>ooTiful of the ordinary powder form. Care should be taken to get bisurated macnesia. a« other forms are lacking in its peculiarly valuable propertiesN. COD
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Press, Volume LI, Issue 15246, 7 April 1915, Page 4
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167A HOME REMEDY FOR DYSPEPSIA. Press, Volume LI, Issue 15246, 7 April 1915, Page 4
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