De dysenteria theses

by first tempering them with appropriate syrups.

XXX.
Evacuation should be done with mild medicines that leave some astringency behind them; of this kind are rhubarb, myrobalan, and agaric, etc. Violent ones, however, such as scammony, colocynth, and others of this kind, should be avoided.

XXXI.
For the bowels, cleansing enemas injected to wash out the thick and viscous matter from the intestines are beneficial.

XXXII.
Once the body has been purged, the belly should be strengthened with astringents. For this purpose, syrup of myrtle, syrup of verjuice, quince jelly, conserve of comfrey, tormentil, and plantain can be given internally. Externally, plasters composed of astringent materials are also applied. Through the bowels, clysters made from similar substances may also be easily introduced.

XXXIII.
Here, however, one must take diligent care not to retain corrupted humors in the body through the untimely use of these [astringents], as they may later cause a relapse or bring on another, worse disease.

XXXIIII.
If sharp pus, flowing from elsewhere into the intestines, provides the occasion for ulceration,