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In cases of intense local inflammation and in general peritonitis enemata should alone be employed for the removal of constipation.

From A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I Volume 1: Pathology and General Diseases by Various

Pliny recorded the fact that "the use of clysters or enemata was first taught by the stork, which may be observed to inject water into its bowels by means of its long beak."

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)

When this is impracticable, nutrient enemata are called for.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis

The length of time during which the enemata and the douche are to be used, whether months or years, will depend on the character of the disease that made its use necessary.

From Intestinal Ills Chronic Constipation, Indigestion, Autogenetic Poisons, Diarrhea, Piles, Etc. Also Auto-Infection, Auto-Intoxication, Anemia, Emaciation, Etc. Due to Proctitis and Colitis by Jamison, Alcinous B. (Alcinous Burton)

Astringent enemata to check bleeding and diarrhea, like hot water, ice water, solution of alum or nitrate of silver.

From Mother's Remedies Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada by Ritter, Thomas Jefferson