insufflation

“The young people marry, the old remember their youth. Drone and melody of village cycle: a little vigour is piped into the heart, an insufflation of warm memory.”

On the “Effects” page, I read, “Increase in heart rate and blood pressure,” “Nasal discomfort upon insufflation,” and “Sense of calm and serenity.”

At that time, particularly in France, the main reliance was had on the internal administration of cinchona and the insufflation into the throat of alum.

It is characterized by having, instead of a cap to cover the reed, a spherical receiver surrounding the reed, to which the tube for insufflation is adapted.

This is usually done by the physician, as is, also, the insufflation of iodoform.