Epigastric Douche

JHK

from Dr JH Kellogg's Hydriatic Techniques...

Broken jet, Fan Douche or spray. NOT full jet

Cold:

reflexly stimulates the stomach's glandular and muscular activities for:

Very hot:

46-50°C for Visceral Congestion in catarrh and pain relief : in

Scotch:

hot:49-52°C or as hot as the patient can bear. Cold: 10-15°C for 6-12 sec. Use low pressure especially if pain produced on pressure of hand on stomach.