A treatise of the causes and symptoms of the stone; and of the chief remedies now in use to cure this distemper [electronic resource] : Containing, a history of Mrs. Stephens's medicines, and her receipt. Observations upon them. Answers to the objections made against; and cautions to those who use them. An examination of lime water and soap, and cases concerning them. Of Dr. Jurins's lithontripticum, or soap-lye; and remarks relating thereunto. Of soap. Of the liquid shell, and other nostrums. Of forcing and softning medicines. Cases of persons who have taken Mrs. Stephen's medicines in a solid form, with the sequel of a few printed before. By D. D'Escherny, brother-in-law to Mrs. Stephens.