permitting it to burn by itself vrithout disturbance; when charred, pulverize it and combine with it an equal quantity of burned alum and divide into

three powders.

On the commencement of the chill give a powder. If this

does not break it, give the second powder on the appearance of the next chill,

and if not cured the third powder must be given as the succeeding chill comes

on.

Usually the first powder effects a cure, and it is seldom that the third powder will be required. The bowels should always be acted upon by a purgative

7.

sized

previous to their administration. It is certainly deserving attention, though I

do not pretend to accoimt for its action. Prof. King.

Remarks. Pfvof. King says he has "known it to have cured several cases

of intermittent fever" (fever and ague), and also says he has "been assured of

its almost imiversal success in this disease;" and also adds that "it is recom.

mended for the cure of other forms of fever." I am, like himself, unable to

—

give a reason why or how it should so act; but that it has so acted I have not a

doubt.

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Ague Pills for Obstinate Cases.— Alcoliolic ex, of nux vomica,

8.

—

pulverized capsicum, 20 grs. Dikections Mix very

thoroughly and divide into 30 pills. First give an active cathartic to get a good

action upon the bowels; then give 2 of the pills an hour before eating, 3 times

daily, until cured, then 1 pill for a dose the same way until all are taken.

Remarks. This was from an old physician in Tennessee to a Baptist minThis did

ister who had had ague a long time, not being able to get it cured.

10 grs.

quinine, 30 grs.

;

;

—

the work.

He gave it to my cousin, Dr. A. B. Moon, of Toledo, O., who says

he failed only in a single case for the many years he had used it.

9.

Ague, Tonic Elixir for.

—Tinct. of capsicum,

1 dr.; citrate of iron

and quinine and compound tincture of gentian (the first is in crystals, the latter a fluid), each, 1 oz.

elixir of cinchonia, 7 ozs.

;

Dose

Mix.

—From 1 to 2

tea-spoonsful 3 times daily, just after meals; for a general tonic, once in 1 to 2

hours;

if

to break up an ague, 4 doses at least, the last to be

taken one hour

before the chill returns.

Remarks.

10.

—I know this to be a valuable tonic whenever one

is needed.

Ague, Tonic Pills for. — Sulphate of cinchonia (made from the

Peruvian bark), 40 grs.

;

arsenious acid, 1 gr.

;

iron reduced (ferri pulvis, or

iron in a pulverized state) and solid ex. of gentian, each, 1 dr.

Mix thoroughly

—

and make into 40 pills. Dose As a general tonic, 1 pill 1 hour after each

meal and at bedtime; or, if handier, half an hour before meals and at bedtime;

to break up an ague, 2 pills, 4, 3, 2, and 1 hour before the chill should begin;

then 4 daily for a few days as above.

11.

Ague, Elixir, or German Cure for. — Quinine, 16 grs.; quin-

idia and cinchonidia, each, 20 grs. ;

columbo, each, 2 ozs.

the sulphates, and

;

tinct. of

comp. tinct. of Peruvian bark and tinct. of

aromatic sulphuric acid, to cut

an 8 oz. bottle. [Lest some per

rhubarb, 1 oz.

"Simple Elixir,"

to

fill

;

sons may want to have druggists fill this recipe, in small places where they may

not have the simple elixir, I give the formula, it is as follows: Spirits, or essence

of orange, J^ oz.; essence of cinnamon, 10 drops; alcohol, 4 ozs.; simple syrup

—

and water, each 6 ozs. mix.] Dose 1 teaspoonful every 3 hours, till the

ague is broken; then 8 times daily, etc., as with other tonics.

Remarks. I obtained this recipe of G. M. Nill, a druggist and pharmacist,

of Broadway, Toledo, O. and I had it filled by him several times, finding it

;

—

;

very valuable.

In one family the lady used it first, for herself, then for a child

and finally for her father, successfully in each case, and I have used it in several other cases with equal success.

Notice this, in this prescription, it contains three of the best anti-periodic and tonic preparations made from the Peruvian bark, and besides the compound tincture of bark itself, which will account

for the great success I have had, and which I believe others will have, with its

use, either as a cure for the ague or to prevent its return, and also as a general

tonic.

12.

Before

Ague, Tonic Febrifuge for — Not Needing a Cathartic

Commencing its Use. — Quinine, 40 grs. elixir of taraxacum

(dandelion), 2 ozs. ; simple

;

syrup to fill an 8 oz.

bottle.

Shake when taking.

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Dose

— Foi an adult, 1 table-spoonful, or

swallow, 3 or 4 times daily;

a- small

for a child of 6 to 12 years., a dessert-spoonful; 3 to 6 years, 1 tea-spoonful; if

very young, y^ tea-spoonful.

—

Remarks. The beauty of this is, the elixir of dandelion acts on the liver

and bowels, so you do not have to wait to take cathartics before you begin with

the febrifuge.

It is best, however, with this, as before remarked in several

places, to begin with the doses 4, 3, 2 and 1 hour before the chill would come

on.

I obtained this from a friend of mine in Toledo

M. 0. Waggoner who

has been familiar with its use for several years, and says there is no equal to

it."

I have taken it, and given it to others, with entire satisfaction.

It is

indeed a febrifuge (opposed to fever) worthy of the name.

—

—

'

'

13. Fevers in Low, Wet Country—Dr. Buchan's Preventive

and Cure. — Best red, unground Peruvian bark, 2 ozs. Virginia snake root,

;

brandy or good whiskey,

1 qt. or whiskey and good worked cider, each 1 pt., will do nicely.

Directions Grind coarsely, or bruise, and put into the spirit, and shake daily for 10

or 12 days, before using. Dose

Two table-spoonfuls immediately after each

root, 2 ozs. ; gentian root and orange peel, each 1 oz.

;

;

—

—

meal, either as a preventive or a cure.

Remarks.

—Dr. Buchan, of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburg,

Scotland, in his Domestic Medicine, claims this to be the remedy for fluxes,

putrid intermittents, and all other fevers in low, wet countries of an unhealthy

climate.

It is certainly valuable, as the gentian

improves the appetite and the

snake root benefits the kidneys and skin.

Ague and Fever, How to Avoid. — The foregoing remedies

14.

will cure ague, or chills and fever; but an important question is, how to avoid

or prevent having them.

To do this successfully, avoid exposure to the damp

air of the early morning, except when exercising;

and then do not remain in

Avoid great fatigue; sleep eight hours of the twentyfour.

Be sure that the water used for drinking and cooking is perfectly pure.

Wear flannel underclothing at all seasons. Keep the feet dry and warm. And,

after being careful in all these particulars, if you get the ague, take your choice

in the foregoing list of remedies to cure it, until you can leave the ague district

for a more healthy location.

the open air to cool off.

CINDEES OR DUST IN THE EYES — To Remove. —

1.

correspondent writes to the

eye:

Scientific American this

remedy for cinders in the

"A small camel's-hair brush dipped in water and passed over the ball of

the eye on raising the lid.

The operation requires no skill, takes but a moment,

and instantly removes any cinder or particle of dust or dirt without inflaming

the eye."

2.

Anotlier writer says:

" Persons traveling much by railway are subject

to continual annoyance from the flying cinders.

On getting into the eyes they

are not only painful for the moment, but are often

that ends in a total loss of sight.

tlae

cause of long suffering

A very simple and effective cure is within

the reach of every one, and would prevent much suffering and expense were it

more generally known.

It is simply one or two grains of flax seed.

It is said

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they may be placed in the eye without injury or pain to that delicate organ,

and shortly they begin to swell and dissolve a glutinous substance that covers

the ball of the eye, enveloping any foreign substance that

may be in it.

irritation or cutting of the membrane is thus prevented, and the annoyance

The

may

A

dozen of these grains stowed away in the vest pocket

soon be washed out.

may prove, in an emergency, worth their number in gold dollars."

1.

ACCIDENTS, POISONING, ETC.— Short Rules for Man-

— Prof. Wilder, of New York, gives the following short rules to

agement.

govern the action in such cases:

For dust in the eyes, avoid rubbing, and dash water into themj

I.

remove cinders, etc., with the rounded end of a lead-pencil.

Remove insects from the ear by tepid water; never put a hard instruII.

ment into the ear.

IIL

an artery is cut, compress above the wound;

If

if

a vein is cut, com-

press below,

IV.

V.

choked, get upon all fours and cough.

For light burns, dip the part in cold water;

If

if

the skin is destroyed,

cover with varnish.

VI. Smother a fire with carpets, etc. water will often spread burning oil,

and increase the danger.

VII. Before passing through smoke take a full breath, and then stoop low;

but if carbonic acid is suspected, then walk erect,

VIII. Suck poisoned wounds, unless your mouth is sore. Enlarge the

wound, or better, cut out the part without delay. Hold the wounded part as

;

long as can be borne to a hot coal or end of a cigar.

IX. In case of poisoning, excite vomiting by tickling the throat, or by

warm water, or mustard and water, or salt and water, always warm, if possible.

X. For acid poisons give alkalies.

XI. For opium poisoning give strong coffee and keep moving.

XII. If you fall in water float on the back, with the nose and mouth pro(See falling into the river, etc.)

jecting.

XIII.

For apoplexy raise the head and body; for fainting lay the person

flat.

2.

Quick Emetics for Accidental Poisoning. — Another writer

gives the following instructions for the

etc.

management in accidents, poisoning,

He says: " Quickly mix a couple of ounces of powdered chalk or magne-

sia with a pint of

milk and swallow the whole at one draught.

finger down the throat and

Then run the

move it gently from side to side.

This will induce

vomiting; after which drink freely of warm milk and water and repeat the

vomiting. Milk is an antidote for almost all poisons, narcotics excepted, especially if used promptly, and followed by vomiting.

In narcotic poisoning, as

by laudanum, opium or morphine, promptly give an emetic of mustard and

water, followed by copious draughts of warm water and salt, until vomiting is

induced.

Keep the patient moving, and do not allow him to sleep.

haste for your family physician."

Send

in

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3.

Poisoning by Accident or Intention, What to do. — Another

medical writer on tlie subject of accidental or intentional poisoning, says: 'To

neutralize any poisonous mineral or vegetable, taken intentionally or by acci-.

aent swallow 2 gills (3^ pt.) of sweet oil; for a strong constitution, more oil."

Remarks The sweet oil is good and a bottle of it ought to be kept in

—

every house, to meet, immediately, any emergency of this kind; but lard oil or

Vomiting is also very important.

even melted lard will do

4.

Poisoning by Poison Ivy —Remedy. —Bromine, ISgrs., ruobed

in 1 oz. of olive

oil,

or glycerine, and apply 3 or 4 times daily; one appli-

cation at bed-time has been found effectual; a poultice of clay-mud has also

cured many cases.

Poison Ivy—Poisoning Cured by an Old Fox Hunter.—

5

The following was sent to Forest and Stream, which explains itself The writer

says: " I have probably suffered

more from poison ivy than any other man.

Three times in one summer I have been blind from its effects. I have tried

every remedy without success, until last summer. I was out shooting, and,

with my usual luck, I got another dose that confined me to the house. I could

An old fox hunter living in the neighborhood, hearing of my connot walk

In 3

dition, came to see me, and brought me a remedy that acted like magic.

days time I was up and enjoying what I love better than anything else in this

—

fall woodcock shooting.

field sports

I give you the

Take 1 pt. of the bark of black spotted alder and 1 qt. of water, and

world, the best of all

recipe:

boil down to 1 pt

Wash the poisoned parts a dozen times a day, if conven-

ient; it will not injure you."

Remarks.

— Perhaps the better plan

is

to learn that the poison ivy has its

leaves in clusters of three, while the non-poisonous has its leaves in clusters of

five;

knowing this, keep clear of the poisonous.

6.

Poisoning by the Poison Oak, Remedy.— J. B. Murfree, M.

D., of Murfreesboro, Tenn., says he has found the blacK wash made of calomel and lime-water (calomel, 1 dr. to lime-water, 1 pt.), an invariable success

for several years.

Medical Brief

the Brief, by Dr. James

.

This is supported by the following, also from

A Douglass, of Poland, 0., under the head of:

7. Poisoning by Rhus, wherein he says: "Since the discovery by

Professor Maisch, that the toxic (poisoning) quality was due to an acid, which

he denominated toxicodendric acid, the treatment has been based upon a true

Bcientific basis {i e., that alkalies neutralize acids, and vice mrsa, that acids

neutralize alkalies), I therefore," he continues. " apply alkalies to neutralize the

acid.

I prefer," he also says, "the liquor calcis (lime-water) applied locally;

in severe cases use internally also.

I sometimes combine it (the lime-water)

Tvith soda bi-carbonate, or hydrate of chloral. 1 oz. to 1 pt. "

This he closes

by sajing is as near a specific (positive cure) as any one could wish. (See tumor,

poison wound, and wild vine poisoning, earth cure for.)

8. Poisoning by Henbane, Tobacco, or Stramonium, and

Bites of Snakes— Remedy.— The oil of sassafras has been found a remedy

against the poison of these articles.

Given in 15 drop doses, 30 minutes apart.

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for six doses, restored consciousness when the flowers of stramonium had been

after which a dose of castor-oil was given to work

by the bowels.

Remarks. This is from a Dr. A. W. Lyle, of Castleton, Ind., in Medical

Brief, in which he also gives Dr. Thompson's account of the value of oil of

sassafras for henbane and tobacco poisoning, and also says: " It will destroy all

insect life, and is an effectual antidote for the bite of venomous copperhead

eaten by a boy 4 years old;

it

off

—

He recommends all physicians to try it, and, the author thinks, it is

He does not give the dose in these last cases; but

if a boy of four years can take 15 drops, an adult may take at least 40.

And in

snakes."

equally good for the people.

the snake-bites. I would rub it on the wounds also, and repeat as he directs.

ACCIDENT FROM CHLOROFORM — To Prevent, by

1.

Mixing Spirits of Turpentine "with it. — "A preventive for those acci-

dents which so frequently occur in the administration of chloroform to produce

anaesthesia (insensibility to pain) has been suggested

by Dr. Wachsmuth, of

Berlin, Germany: the method consisting simply in the addition of

one part of

the rectified oil of turpentine (spirits of turpentine) to five parts of chloroform.

The oil of turpentine in vapor appears to exert a stimulating or life-giving effect

on the lungs, and protects those organs from passing into that paralyzed state

which seems to be produced by chloroform narcosis (to benumb, or to become

unconscious).

It appears that Dr. Wachsmuth, while lying on a sick-bed, accidentally breathed the vapor of turpentine, and he experienced from this a

strongly refreshing feeling a fact which induced him to try the plan of adding

—

oil of

turpentine to chloroform when using the latter for anaesthetic purposes."

Remarks.

—People, even physicians, speak unadvisedly when they say

of turpentine, meaning the spirits, as it should be called

;

oil

there is no oil of tur-

The sticky mass, as it runs from the trees, is distilled, when it

becomes very limpid, i. e., pure and clear, having scarcely an appearance of

pentine proper.

oil

—clear as water, as the common saying

is.

tion is, that no one shall suppose that there is

The only object of this explanaan oil, and a spirit, too they ar*

;

both one and the same thing.

2.

Accident from Chloroform— To Prevent by Management.

—It is believed that many of the deaths from the administration of chloroform

have arisen by the patient lying upon the back, and the tongue, from loss of

muscular power or contractility, has fallen back into the throat and thus suffocated the patient. This should certainly be looked to by everyone who administers it

The tongue can be held with a cloth, if need be.

I see also by a recent statement in the Ann Arbor Register that Dr. McLean,

of the University of Michigan, in his surgical practice of 25 years, prefers

chloroform to any other anaesthetic, and has never had a death occur from it.

nor seen a death by its use. He has always used if when necessary, and is a

strong advocate for its use, and, all things considered, prefers it to ether.

the foregoing cautions as to the breathing, to prevent suffocation

With

from the

iongue falling over the glottis while the muscles are all relaxed by the chloroform, there need be no apprehension of danger

abjection to mixing the turpentine with it.

from it;

still,

I can see

no

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The London Lancet confirms the idea advanced above, about the attention

" Death from chloroform need never

to the tongue, in the following words:

occur, according to the doctrine of Syme, Lister and Hughes (all celebrated

surgeons) if this simple rule is observed: Never mind the pulse, never mind the

But keep your eye on the breathheart, leave the pupil (of the eye) to itself.

ing, and if it becomes embarrassed to a grave extent, take an artery forceps

and pull the tongue well out. (A piece of cloth in the fingers will hold the

tongue with but little difficulty.) Syme never lost a case from chloroform,

"

although he gave it five thousand times

PALLING INTO DEEP WATER — What to do for Those

Who Cannot Swim. — For those who may fall into deep water, and cannot swim, it is thought best that a little fuller instructions ought to be given-

"When one falls into deep water let it always be remembered that he

and now is the time to remember, also, that

he must not raise the arms nor hands above the water, except there be something to take hold of if he does it will sink the head so low he cannot breathe.

I.

will rise to the surface at once ;

;

But:

II.

Any motion of the hands may be made under the water, as you

please, without endangering the life, for if the water

is

quiet, the

head being

thrown a little back, the face will float above the surface, unless heavy boots or

clothing bear one down.

And a motion of the legs as if walking up stairs, while it can be

III.

borne, keeping the perpendicular as nearly as possible, will greatly aid in keeping one afloat until help arrives; and even good swimmers had better not ex-

haust themselves, if a boat is coming, only to keep afloat.

(See also

drowned

persons, rules for resuscitation, etc.)

SALVES, PLASTERS, OINTMENTS, POULTICES, ETC.

—

Rosin, 10 ozs.;

1. Salve or Plaster for Chaps, Cracks, etc.

Simmer together and

mutton tallow, 2 ozs. beeswax, 1 oz. Directions

work as shoemakers do their wax, and make it into convenient rolls. Spread

on slips of cloth to suit the place, and apply as hot as the flesh will bear it

If too stiff in very cold weather use a little more tallow

it will need no tying.

—

;

and beeswax, or a little less rosin.

2. Ointment of St. John's Wort and Stramonium, for

Tumors, Bruised and Blackened Spots, etc.— Tops and flowers,

recently picked, of St. John's wort {hypericum 'perforatum), fresh

leaves, each

%

^^- 5 ^^^d,

1 lb.

Dikections

stramonium

—Bruise the herbs and put into

the lard and gently heat for an hour, then strain.

Rub and heat into the swell-

caked breasts, hard- tumors and ecchymosed spots (spots which have

been bruised and the blood settled under the skin) thoroughly.

ings,

Remarks.

—Prof. King also says the saturated

(as strong as can

tincture of

the St. John's wort

bruises, and

may be substituted for it in many cases.

is

be made)

nearly as valuable as that of arnica, for

(See also the recipe for

coughs, colds, hoarseness, etc., for the further value of St. John's wort.)

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3. Salve or Ointment for Cuts, Sores and Cracks made in

Husking, Salt-Rheum, Scurvey, Head Boils, etc. — Mutton tallow, 3

lbs.; rosin, 1)4, lbs. ; sal-ammoniac (crystals) ,2 ozs.; sweet oil, 1 pt.

—Melt the rosin and tallow togetlier; dissolve sal-ammoniac in a

Directions

little water, i«£ter

having powdered it fine, then stir it into the mixture; put in the oil, or enough

of it to reduce to a paste, or ointment, then place in boxes, or a jar that can be

To apply, it is best to keep a little of the sal-ammoniac dissolved in a

covered.

little water, sufficient to give the water rather a sharp taste, and first wet the

part to which the ointment is to be applied, with the sal-ammoniac water.

The

healing will be quick and satisfactory.

Remarks. I obtained this from a Welsh blacksmith at IMoawequa, III.,

who thought it had no equal in the world as a healing ointment, or salve, as he

called it.

It will be found valuable for cracked fingers in husking, as well as

—

for general purposes.

4. Itch Ointment, or Wash, Preferable to the Old Method.—

Quicklime (good stone lime, just slacked), 1 part; sulphur, 3 parts; water, 10

parts; by weight say

oz. of the lime, 1 oz. of the sulphur, and 5 ozs. of

%

water, make the right proportions.

—Boil together in a porcelain

Directions

dish, stirring constantly with a stick, till

is the

it

shade of cinnamon essence.

When cool, bottle and keep corked. Apply a small quantity to the parts affected.

Remarks. —This is from Dr. A. B. Mason, who says of it: "It is much

Tiicer to use than

the old sulphur ointment: and will effect a cure with fewer

It can

applications."

be relied upon.

Ointment and Salve for General Purposes, Norton's.—

For the ointment, lard, 1 lb.; rosin, 5 ozs.; beeswax and gum camphor,

5.

I.

each 2 ozs. oil of origanum and spirits of turpentine, each 1 oz. Directions

Melt the lard, rosin and beeswax together; break up the camphor gum as fine

;

—

as you can, and

when you remove the first from the fire, after all are melted,

the gum

and continue to stir till the camphor gum is melted and all is

stir in

quite cool; then put in the origanum and turpentine, and keep stirring until

sets,

it

or stiffens; box, or put in a fruit can, and cover to exclude air.

—

Remarks. " It is good, very good, for all general purposes," says my sister,

Mrs. Norton, from whom I obtained it.

For the Salve. Use 5 lbs. of rosin; and in place of the lard use 6 ozs.

II.

—

of mutton tallow;

the other ingredients as for the ointment, and melt;

but as soon as the gum camphor is melted, and after having removed it from

all

the fire, put in the oil and turpentine, and

stir well for a minute or two; then

pour into cold water, and pull and work the same as shoemaker's wax; then

roll into sticks, and wrap each stick by itself.

Remarks. Valuable as a strengthening salve or plaster to apply over all

weaknesses, rheumatic and other pains, anywhere on body or limbs.

—

6.

Glycerine Ointment for Chapped Hands, Lips or Face,

Chafes, Hemorrhoids, etc.

white wax, each 3^ oz.

;

— Oil of sweet almond, 2 ozs. spermaceti and

best glycerine, 1 oz.

;

;

oil of rose,

a little.

Directions

—Melt the spermaceti and wax in the oil of almond by gentle heat; then stir in

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the glycerine and oil of rose, and put up in small jars or wide-mouthed bottlea

Keep covered or corked.

In cold weather it must be warmed to apply.

6)^. Balm of Gilead Ointment or Oil.—Take any quantity of Balm

of Gilead Buds, place them in a suitable dish for stewing, pour over them sufficient melted lard to cover them or to make the Balm of Gilead Oil, pour the

—

—

same quantity of sweet oil stew thoroughly, then press out all of the oil from

the buds, and bottle ready for use.

This will be found to be a very excellent ointment for cuts, bruises, etc.,

and the oil will also be found to be very healing.

7. Salve, or Balsam, for Wounds, Cracks, or Internal Pains.