of the

value of this treatment; also well acquainted with Dr. Ferhune, and as he

speaks so favorably of the mixture, or liniment, for neuralgia, it would be

well to try it for that purpose as well as in sciatica.

When Menthol is not kept by druggists, use one of the liniments given

below.

Dr. Chase's Golden Oil (see recipe below), or strong Camphor Liniment,

or some other

— as preferred.

is very strong,

The Golden Oil, however, made with capsicum,

and causes a glow of heat wherever it is freely applied.

The Author has several times cured Sciatica by the use of the simple

3.

Faradic current of the common Faradic "Family Battery," applying the

positive pole along the sciatic nerve in the back part of the thigh, the negative

pole at the feet, by means of a foot-plate, with very great satisfaction. Never

use the current so strong as to cause additional pain, but simply to relieve it.

Five to ten minutes to each limb, once or twice daily.

4. External Remedy, or Liniment for Sciatica, Lumbago,

Stiff Joints, Contracted Cords, Rheumatism, Etc.— Very Suc-

cessful.— For External Use Only.— FL ex. of aconite root (never of

the leaf, for these purposes), 12 oz;

1 oz.

;

strongest alcohol, 1 qt.

;

oil

of hemlock, 3 oz.

;

sulphate of zinc,

soft or distilled water, 1 qt.

Directions.

—

Take at least a 3 qt. bottle and put in the alcohol, oil of hemlock, and extract

of aconite root together; dissolve the sulphate of zinc in a

little

water and add

lastly the water also, shake, always, before pouring out into a smaller bottle for

use, and

always shake before pouring out upon the parts, or into the hand for

I have given it in these large quantities, because it is to be applied

application.

freely, at least twice daily, in any case, in very painful cases three times a day,

pouring upon the parts and rubbing in several times at each application.

Do

not get into the eyes, nor is it ever to be taken intemdIXy in any case.

Remarks.

— This

is claimed

by the person from whom I obtained the recipe

For stiff joints

to have cured stiff joints, as well as the other diseases named.

I have had no opportunity of testing it, but in sciatica and rheumatism I have

found it as valuable as he claimed.

3.

Rheumatism— Remedy for External Application.— Cayenne pepper, 2 teaspoonfuls, steeped in 1 teacup of good vinegar, and the parts

affected to be bathed with it, is claimed to be excellent. After steeping (not to

boil), strain and bottle for use.

It will cause considerable heat of the surface,

and would, even, if a pint of vinegar were used. Apply 2 or 3 times daily,

and if limb is very painful, wet cloths in the mixture and wrap around it, as

long as it can be borne.

4.

Rheumatism— Golden Oil For.— Linseed oil and spirits of tur-

pentine, of each 8 ozs. ; tinct. of iodine

and

aqua ammonia, of each 4 02a.

jpIx. shake, and apply as often and as freely as needed.

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Inflammatory Rheumatism Remedy. — A mixture of pulver-

5.

%

oz-; and sweet oil, J^ pt., is a certain cure for inflammatory

rheumatism. This mixture must be applied externally, to the part affected,

and as it can do no harm and costs so little, we advise those afflicted with inflammatory rheumatism to try it.

ized saltpeter,

Rlieum.atic Alterative.

6.

— Colchicum seed, anise seed, black cohosh

root, poke root, blue flag root, bitter root,

juniper berries, of each

gum guaiac, prickly ash bark and

% oz. mandrake root, 1 dr. wintergreen leaves, spear;

;

each 1 oz. iodide of potash, 3 drs. good gin, 1 pt. Directions. Bruise or grind coarsely all except the iodide, and put into the gin;

keep corked, and shake daily for 10 or 13 days, strain and press out, put in the

iodide, or if in a hurry, let it stand 3 or 4 days, then have a druggist to percolate it (straining it drop by drop through a sponge pressed into the small end of

mint

leaves, of

;

;

—

a funnel-shaped percolator), adding sufficient gin to obtain 1 pt of the fluid.

Good whiskey will dc, but it is not so good, as gin is more diuretic; add the

Dose For a medium

iodide of potash last, dissolved in a little of the liquor.

sized adult, 1 tea-spoonful 3 or 4 times daily in a little syrup, or molasses, with

—

a small amount of water. While taking the above use a good liniment externally, and the improvement will be more quickly realized.

Alterative For—The Crutches

7. Rheumatism, Successful

Thrown Away by the Use of Half a Bottle. — Tincts. of sarsaparilla

and

quassia,

water, 1 pt.

of each 3 ozs.

Directions

—Put

;

iodide of potash, 1 oz.; quinine, 20 grs,

all into a quart bottle,

and shake when taken.

Dose— 1 table-spoonful just before each meal.

—

Remarks. The person communicating this recipe, " W. W.," of Independence, Ohio, says: " I was 3 months on crutches, before I took half of it I

threw the crutches away." It is probable that this amount of the iodide of

potash

may be more than some persons can take, as there are those who can

—this will be known by a stiffness of the nose, throat,

not take it in large doses

etc. , as though they had taken a

bad cold.

teaspoonful, and next time double the

In such cases lessen the dose to a

amount of tinctures, else use half the

amount of the iodide.

8.

Rheumatism, an Alterative Tincture For. —Tinct. of black

cohosh, 2 parts; and tinct. of colcliicum, 1 part (say the cohosh )^ oz.

cum. J^ oz.)

Dose

— Take 20 to 40 drops three times a day in a

;

colchi-

little syrup.

Mrs. E. L. Mills, of Romeo, Mich., in Detroit Tribune.

Remarks.

—Twenty drops for a weak and feeble woman

is plenty;

40 for a

robust man, or even a tea-spoonful would be safe for him to take for a dose.

While using this alterative internally, apply also any good liniment externally.

9.

cessful

Acute or Inflammatory Rheumatism — A New and Suc-

Remedy. — After a fair trial of the salicylate of soda, in acute

rheumatism, i. e., in a rheumatism with pain and often swelling of joints, etc.,

from having taken a cold, Uie profession and doctors have come to a very

favorable opinion of its use for rheumatism, as well as in tonsilitis and sick

headaches, which see.

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Dr. Clouston, in the June number of the Practitioner, thinks the action of

the salicylate of soda on acute rheumatism is most marked, as in 63 per cent.

63 in 100

— the acute stage lasted only three days; the pain being relieved in a

few hours, and the remainder of the disease having no serious symptoms; he

thinks, hovs^ever, its use should be commenced early in the disease, if benefit to

any extent is to be experienced, and in doses not less than 10 grs. every hour,

pain and severe symptoms are relieved, then less often, 2, 3, or 4

hours, and finally less amount.

Dr. Clouston's recipe is as follows: Salicylic

acid, 3 drs. carbonate of soda, 1% drs. syrup of lemon, 1 oz.

cinnamon

water to make 8 ozs. mix. Dose A table-spoonful every two hours. Medical

until the

;

;

;

—

;

Digest.

—

Remarks. The Medical Summary, of New York, says: " The salicylate of

potash has also been used with success: Salicylic acid, 2 drs. bi-carbonate of

potash, 3 drs. water, 2 ozs. mix.

Dose A tea-spoonful every 2 or 3 hours."

;

;

—

;

Confirmatory of the use of salicylic acid; and also of the use of

10.

inflammatory rheumatism, I will add Dr. Bell, of Canandaigua,

N. Y., whom I met while at Eaton Rapids, Mich., in 1883, said, in speaking of

inflammatory rheumatism, that his treatment, which had proved successful,

was to put on flannel shirts and sheets and give salicylic acid, 120 grs. acetate

of potash, 320 grs. simple elixir, or simple syrup, and glycerine, each 2 ozs.

well mixed and dissolved. Dose Take 1 tea spoonful every 2 hours till relief

is manifested, then 3 or 4 hours apart.

John K. Owen, M. D., of Harrisville,

Ind., confirms the above in the February number of the Medical Brief of 1883.

but adds 13^ ozs. of sweet spirits of nitre to the mixture, using the same dose.

in

flannels,

;

;

—

Rheumatism Internal. — Try the following:

11.

Salicylic acid, 3 drs. ; acetate of potassa, 3 drs.

I,

cohosh),4

drs.;

wine of colchicum

syrup, to make 4 ozs.

;

mix.

Dose

4 drs.;

seed,

—Take

;

fl.

ex. cimicifuga (black

ginger, or simple

elixir of

1 tea-spoonful in a swallow of water,

every 3 hours, until better, then 3 times a day till well.

II.

2 drs.

;

—

External. Alcohol, 95 per cent, (the best). 2 ozs. gum camphor,

mix, and when the gum is dissolved add: oils of origanum and cajeput,

;

capsicum and tinct. of aconite root, each 2 drs. mix and apply freely

B. Frank Humphreys.

Remarks. Here we have an excellent combination of the latest and best

articles for internal use, and one for external, without going to different parts

of the book for them.

Remember, however, that in inflammatory rheumatism

the flannel shirts and sheets are exceedingly valuable, and for wetting the

blankets Miss McArthnr's liniment next following is cheap and good.

tinct. of

;

to the affected parts.

—

12.

Liniment for Inflammatory Rheumatism. — Miss Bell Mo-

Arthur's recipe

% P^-

each

—

;

is

as follows: Spirits of

muriate of ammonia,

camphor and strong cider vinegar,

% oz. soft water, 1 pt. mix.

;

;

The gentleman, of whom Miss McArthur got the above receipt, said he liad

known it to cure one of the worst cases of inflammatory rheumatism he had

ever seen, in a few days, the patient being wrapped in sheets kept wet with lini-

ment

(The expense of this liniment is so trifling, it can be used freely.)

Miss

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McArthur's experience with it came in this way: she burnt her hand by acciShe

dentally putting it in a pail of boiling sugar, and it became very painful.

thought of this liniment, and as soon as it was applied the pain ceased. She

It it is said to be a pertried it in many ways, and found it equally successful.

Apply warm. Avoid using too near a flame.

fect preventive of sore breasts.

Remarks. This is undoubtedly an excellent liniment, especially where

persons have to be wrapped in sheets wet with it, as it is inexpensive and will

—

not cause smarting like the stronger alcohol liniments.

1.

LINIMENT— Mrs. Chase's—For Ladies.—Best alcohol, 1 qt.;

camphor gum, chloroform, laudanum, sulphuric ether, tinctures of myrrh and

capsicum, and oil of red cedar, each 1 oz. oil of peppermint, cloves, cajeput,

and wormwood, each 14" oz. mix, and keep corked for use.

Remarks. Mrs. Chase, during the latter years of her life, had occasion to

use a liniment for rheumatism of the shoulder, and not liking the burning heat

;

;

—

upon the surface, as experienced when using the stronger liniments containing

capsicum, nor liking the oiliness of those known as "volatile," made with

sweet oil, hartshorn, etc., asked me to get up something for her especially,

avoiding both of these objections.

This liniment is the result, and a very satis-

factory one it proved, not only to her, but her sister who was visiting us, and

who was afflicted in a similar manner.

It has also given very great satisfaction

in hundreds of cases since its origination.

It has been used for all purposes for

which liniments are applicable, and found very useful. It is applied night and

morning for cold feet and limbs. For the severer cases of rheumatism in men,

liniment for stock, etc., see next receipt.

2.

I.

—

Dr. Chase's Golden Oil, or Strong Camphor Liniment.

oil of origanum, hemlock, sassafras, and tincture of

Gum camphor, 2 ozs.

cayenne, each 1 oz.

phuric ether, each

;

oil

;

of cajeput, spirits of turpentine, chloroform, and sul-

% oz-; best alcohol, 1 pt.; mix, and keep corked — as

all

liniments should be when not being used.

—

Remarks. This I consider the best liniment for general purposes ever

made, and it is a very strong one. This, with No. 1 (Mrs. Chase's) for the

use of ladies to avoid the warmth or burning sensation of the skin as mentioned, I honestly think would fill the bill in all cases where liniments are

needed.

Still, I shall give a few others for special purposes, and some because

clieaper than these; and I will further say, this liniment (the main features of

it) I took from Dr. King's Am. Dispensatory, which I will give, as it is made

with the capsicum itself in place of the tincture. I have found that for general

purposes, on the flesh of persons, this is the best plan. I have also added the

chloroform and ether, which materially help to allay pain externally as well as

internally.

These changes make it the best thing I know of as a "pain-killer"

for internal as well as external use.

Dose— The dose may be from 15 drops to a tea-spoonful, according to the

severity of the case, in sugar or in a

little sweetened water or milk

to be

repeated in 15 to 30 minutes, also according to the severity of pain, griping of

:

bowels, etc.

Externally

— For rheumatism, severe pains,

etc.,

it

should be poured

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41

upon the spot, or into the hand and applied, rubbing in well 3 or 4 times at each

application and, if the place allows it, hold the hand upon it till the heat and

smarting subsides. Do this night and morning, and, if a severe case, at nooo

also. For exceedingly severe cases of painful rheumatism in men and for stock,

make it as Dr. King did, by using the capsicum powder as follows:

Best alcohol, 1 qt. camphor gum, 4 ozs. oil of origanum and hemII.

capsicum in

oils of sassafras and cajeput, each 3^ oz.

lock, each 2 ozs.

powder, 1 oz. spirits of turpentine, J^ oz. mix, and let stand, shaking daily

Keep it in the stable always, and

for two weeks, when it is ready for use.

apply for all bruises, swellings, lameness, etc. I have called this Dr, Chase's

Golden Oil, to distinguish it from one or two other golden oils, which are not

so strong, and consequently much cheaper.

;

;

;

;

;

;

;

3.

Liniment—Dr. A. B. Mason's— For Man or Beast.—Best

aqua ammonia, spirits of turpentine, oils

mix and keep corked for use.

Remarks. Dr. Mason is a cousin of mine, and has used this liniment for

years, and knows its value for veterinary and general purposes.

alcohol and sweet oil, of each 2 ozs.;

cI origanum, spike and gum camphor, each 1 oz.

;

—

'\

4.

Liniment— Robinson's— For Sick Headache, Rheumatism,

Dolic, etc.

—Take a 2 quart bottle and put into

green, anise, spirits of turpentine, and

best alcohol, 1 qt.

Remarks.

it

oil

of origanum, 2 ozs.;

hemlock, winteraqua ammonia, each J^ oz. then add

rhloroform and sulphuric ether, each 1 oz.

;

oils of sassafras,

;

Keep well corked.

—Mr. L.

S.

Robinson, of Jackson, Mich., formerly of Western

New York, where, for many years, he made and sold this liniment, and various other medicines, cured several cases of sick headache with it, in Ann Arbor,

Mich. He assured me that the person from whom he obtained the recipe

offered to pay $50 for any case of rheumatism which he could not cure with it

in 48 hours.

It is also valuable for sore throat, to

take a little on sugar, and

apply freely upon the throat and holding the hand upon it while still wet with

the liniment, till the heat and smarting subsides, or else wetting flannel in it,

and laying upon the tliroat till quite red, and this mode of application should

be adapted wherever necessary to use it. It is good for pains and aches of

every description.

Dose — From 15 drops to a teaspoonful, with sugar, accord-

ing to age and the severity of the colic, or other pain.

is clear and

does not

soil

the clothing.

It has a pleasant flavor,

But bear this in mind, that to be suc-

cessful with any liniment, it must be used or taken freely to get quick returns.

In nervous headaches it must be applied to the back of the head and neck, as

well as to the fore part, where the pain

bottle also freely.

is

located; snuff the

fumes from the

A few drops put upon a pin scratch, small pimple, or slight

He recommended its use 3 to 5 times daily.

Liniment, Nerve and Bone, Very Strong.— Oil of spike, 6

burn frequently, will do very well.

5.

camphor, hartshorn, tincts. of anise and capsicum, oil of cedar

and origanum, of each 2 ozs.; best alcohol, 8 ozs.; mix. Directions Shake

well while using.

Bathe the parts affected 2 or 3 times daily, and rub briskly

•with the hand 3 to 5 minutes at each application.

ozs.; spirits of

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Remarks.

—This recipe was obtained from Mr. Colman.

for deep difficulties, strains, sprains, sweeney, etc., as

It is recommended

and pene-

it is strong

trating

—

6. Liniment, Mustang. Crude petroleum, or Seneca oil (so called

because first gathered and sold by the Seneca Indians), 1 pt, olive oil, or lard

Directions

oil and spirits of hartshorn, each 4 ozs. oil of origanum, 2 ozs.

;

;

^Mix the olive oil with the hartshorn, then add the others.

Oriental Balm, or Golden Oil Liniment.— Linseed oil (raw,

7.

not boiled), 1 gal.

;

gum camphor, 4 ozs.

;

Oils of thyme and cajeput, each 1 oz.

—

%

oz.

Dose and Directions For an

wintergreen and anise, each

adult 1 tea-spoonful in 2 or 3 times as much water, and l^;peat as often as

required.

Use externally 3 or 4 times daily; put on frequently and as soon as

oils of

possible after bee-stings.

Remarks.— Thh has been sold largely in South Western Michigan and

Northern Indiana, and is liked very much.

—

8. Another Golden Oil Liniment. Linseed oil (raw), 1 gal.; cam

phor gum, 4 ozs. oils of sassafras, hemlock, origanum, and cedar, each 2 ozs.

Directions, Dose, etc. Mix all except the linseed oil, and when the gum

camphor is dissolved, put in the linseed oil, shake well and bottle; if to be put

up in small bottles, keep it well shaken while filling. It will be seen that this

is the strongest liniment, as it contains more of the essential oils, still it may be

;

—

taken in J^ to 1 tea-spoonful doses, with perfect safety. It has been extensively

sold in the neighborhood of Marshall and Battle Creek, Mich., sometimes there

It will be found good, for a cheap liniment.

called " Oil of Gladness."

9.

Rheumatic Liniment, and for Pain in the Stomach, etc.

—Donohue's. — Oils of origanum, sassafras, cloves, and gum camphor, each

Directions— Put

into a 3

and

chloroform, 34

with

%

oz.

oz.

;

all

oz. vial,

fill

take, for pain in the stomach, 5 to 20

alcohol; rub on the painful parts freely;

drops on sugar, repeating in 15 to 30 minutes, if needed. This gentleman is an

old friend of mine, living in Coshocton, O., where, he tells me, he has cured,

ar materially benefited 50 or 60 cases of common rheuraatisjn.

is nothing equal

10.

Killer.

He thinks there

to it.

Liniments, Patent or Proprietary — Perry Davis' Pain— Some analysis recently made in the East, and published in the

Driiggists' Circular, gives the following as the articles composing the medicines

named: Spirits of camphor, 2 ozs.;

oz.;

gum guaiac, J^ oz.

11.

;

tinct.

of capsicum, 1 oz.

R. R. R. (Radway's Ready Relief).

of capsicum J^ oz.

;

;

gum myrrh, J^

alcohol, 3 ozs.

water of ammonia,

—Soap liniment, 13^ ozs.;

% oz. alcohol, J^ oz.

;

tinct.

This for a 50c.

bottle.

12.

Hamlin's Wizard Oil. — Spirits of camphor, ^oz,

monia, 3^ oz.

;

oil

of sassafras, J^ oz.

;

oil

;

aqua am-

of cloves, 1 dr.; chloroform, 2 drs.;

spirits of turpentine, 3 drs.; dilute alcohol, 3 drs.

13.

Giles' Liniment of Iodide of Ammonia.

— Iodine, 15 grs.;

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43

%

pt,;

camphor gum, }4: oz. oils of lavender and rosemary, each 1 dr. alcohol,

strong aqua ammonia, 1 oz.

Remarks. Any of these liniments, which have no directions accompanying

them, would be used the same as the general run of liniments.

;

;

—

Cure-All Liniment.

14.

— Gum camphor, gum myrrh, opium, pulver-

oils of hemlock, red cedar, wormand hartshorn, each 3^ oz. best alcohol, 1 qt.

Cut the opium finely; mix, and shake daily for a week or 10

ized cayenne, and oil of sassafras, each 1 oz.

wood,

;

spirits of turpentine,

—

Directions

;

days; then strain or filter.

Remarks.

— will be found a valuable liniment for

It

all

purposes for which

liniments are used.

15.

num, 2 oz.

Lightning Liniment.-'Chlorofonn and ether, each 1 oz.; lauda-

mix.

spirits of turpentine, 4 ozs.

Remarks. ]\Ir.