Rheumatism, for instance, is explained by the Arab quack as a Defluxion of rheums, failing to discharge through the upper orifices, progress downward, and settling in the muscles and joints, produce the affection.
"The Book of Khalid"
Ameen Rihani
In the relief which it affords as a snuff made from the dried leaves to congestive headache of a passive continued sort, this benefit is most probably due partly to the special titillating aroma of the plant, and partly to the copious Defluxion of mucus and tears from the nasal passages, and the eyes.
"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure"
William Thomas Fernie
She accepted the letters, which, however, owing to a bad cold with a Defluxion in the eyes, she was unable at once to read; but she talked ambiguously with the messenger.
"Project Gutenberg History of The Netherlands, 1555-1623, Complete"
John Lothrop Motley