—Rosin, 23^ lbs. spirits of turpentine, 1 qt. balsam of fir, 4 ozs. oil of hemlock, 2 ozs. Directions Melt the rosin, and remove from the fire; then, when

a little cool, stir in the fir, turpentine, and last, the oil of hemlock, continuing

to stir until cool enough to remain permanently mixed.

I saw this salve on the hands of a Mr. E. B. Mason, a farmer

Reviarks.

of Ann Arbor, Mich., upon cracks and a wound of considerable extent.

Noticing its white appearance and adliesiveness, I inquired about it; he told me

he had used it for several years, and thought it had no equal for wounds, sores,

cracks from husking, etc., and also as a "plaster" over any internal pains

;

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He spoke of it so highly that I was induced to obtain it for my

Third Book. I know it must be valuable; but I think it will prove too soft

<or hot weather. Then to use only half of the spirits of turpentine and possibly

1.^ lb. more rosin is all the modification needed to adapt it as a plaster to be

applied to other parts of the body. It would be very valuable to wear over a

See also the Centensore breast, whether from strain or soreness of the lungs.

whatever.

nial Recipes from " Poor Will's" Almanac, at the close of this department, for

an ointment for these purposes.

8. Salve for Inflamed Wounds, Prom Taking Cold in Them.

—Lard, 8 ozs., melted 3 or 4 times, and cooled each time in cold water (vaseline

or cosmoline is now used without the purification, and will do as well, and posThis

then stew in it 2 fair sized onions sliced, and strain.

an excellent salve for inflamed wounds. Apply twice or thrice daily, as

needed. Twice is enough unless excessive ulceration, or running of consider-

sibly better,);

is

able matter

9. Salve, Carbolic, for Burns, Sores, etc.—Lard, 10 ozs.; white

wax, 5 ozs.; balsam of fir and carbolic acid, each 1 oz. Directions Melt

the lard and wax together, then add the fir, and when it begins to thicken, by

cooling, stir in the carbolic acid, and put up in tin boxes, or a suitable jar,

—

covered tightly for use.

Remarks. The balsam of fir is very soothing and healing, and makes the

—

salve stick better to burns or other open sores, at the same time it hides the dis-

agreeable odor of the carbolic acid

to those made with the carbolic acid.

than the lard as above giveru

Many persons think there is no salve equal

I think vaseline, 10 ozs., would be better

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10. Salve, or Ointment, Green, for Old Sores, TJlcers, Cancers, etc. Rosin and beeswax, each 1 oz. mutton tallow or lard, 4 ozs.;

pulverized verdigris, 1 dr. Directions— Melt the two first together and stir

in the verdigris, stirring till cold.

Dress the sores, ulcers or wounds, above

named, morning and evening, after cleaning them properly with castile soap,

if necessary, and apply a mixture of equal parts of tinctures of myrrh, aloes

and blood-root. And if any fungus (proud flesh), sprinkle on powdered bloodroot or finely pulverized burned alum, then the salve, or more properly, the

—

;

i)intment.

Remarks.

— Dr. Gunn thinks this a very valuable treatment, especially for

old or long standing ulcers.

11.

etc.

Salve or Poultice, Robinson's, for Sores, Inflammation,

— Scrape plenty of raw potatoes and thicken

it with finely pulverized char-

Apply freely to the sore, or inflamed part, and renew as often as it

becomes dry, or once in 3 or 4 hours.

Remarks. It cured a boy's leg which had been injured in such a way

as to cause a large sore and extensive swelling, becoming so bad the doctors expected amputation would be necessary; but a neighbor recommended this

salve, or poultice, which cured and saved the leg.

Then it will do it for others

coal.

—

too.

11.

A flaxseed poultice thickened with pulverized charcoal will prevent

the spreading, or extension, of

mortification, separating the mortified parts

from the healthy, at least it did this once on my own person, when only a boy,

where one of my feet, and some of the toes, had been badly crushed by a

threshing machine and mortification set in. Fail not to try one or the other,

as occasion may demand.

12. Pumpkin Poultice for Painful Inflammations, Swellings, etc. A correspondent of the New York Farmers* Club, published in

the American Agriculturist, gives an instance in which a woman's arm was

swollen to an enormous size and painfully inflamed. A poultice was made of

stewed pumpkins, which was renewed every 15 minutes, and in a short time

produced a perfect cure. The fever drawn out by the poultices made them

extremely offensive as they were taken off.

Remarks. In such cases after the inflammation is reduced by the poultices

some good, mild liniment, like Mrs. Chase's, should be applied from time to

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time, for the purpose of strengthening, healing, etc.

13.

Breast.

Salve and Other Treatment— For Quinsy and Gathered

—

I.

Obtain oil of spike, sweet-oil, British oil and spirits of turpen-

Put lard, 1 pt., over the fire in a suitable dish, and burn or heat

when cool enough

to allow the finger in it, add the oils and mix well.

II

Take oats, 1 gal. and put in a kettle, with vinegar to cover, and boil

then fill two woolen stockings with the boiled oats, and sew up, and keep steaming hot, or as hot as can be borne, upon the neck; now grease the throat thor•ughly with the salve, and apply one of the stockings to drive in the salve.

tine, each 1 oz.

it

till

it

is

a brown color, then remove from the fire, and,

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changing every 10 mimites, greasing well each change until the sweating is

kept up 2 or 2)^ hours; then wash off with soda in warm water, change all

damp clothing, and allow a good rest. It may be repeated next day, if needed,

but seldom will be. It is equally good for gathered breasts; but in either case

be careful not to take cold.

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14. Weak Back, Valuable Plaster for. Burgundy pitch and

camphor gum, each 1 oz.; opium, 1 dr. Directions Melt the pitch, and

having broken up the camphor, and made the opium gum into as fine tits as.

you can, stir them in and see that they are dissolved and evenly mixed. Spread

the plaster very thinly on soft leather; wash the back with vinegar as hot as it

can be borne; then rub the parts with dry flannel to make it red, and apply the

Kemember

plaster hot, and wear it as long as needed, renewing, if necessary.

this, in applying a plaster to any place, if there is any hair where it is to be

applied, always clip it off as close as possible, or shave it off, as thought best^

bandage will have to be worn -nith this, as it will work out and soil the

A

clothing without it.

Remarks.

—I obtained this recipe from Mr. Moross, of this city (Toledo),

grocer, who said he was cured by it, after he

Saratoga for a season, etc., without benefit.

a^

had tried all the doctors, been to

And he also assured me that he

had given it to others who were very bad (the doctor claiming disease of the

the kidneys); one who had tried everything and was going home to die, by

using this plaster became a well man. I have tried it personally and find it

I would suggest, however,

valuable, and deem it worthy of great confidence.

that the addition of 1 oz. of rosin to this salve would prevent its running, without injuring its value.

15.

throat,

Counter-Irritation, Croton Oil for.

lung coughs, asthma,

—In cases of chronic sore

bronchitis, consumption,

liver, spleen, etc., as a counter-irritant,

inflammation of the

the following will be found very satis-

mix. Directions^

oil, 1 dr.; spirits of turpentine, 2 drs.

Which be careful to follow: With the finger rub on the mixture thoroughly,

factory: Croton

;

covering a space about the size of a silver dollar, or larger, as deemed best, from

amount of cough, or soreness over the part affected, 4 to 6 times; the

enough for the size of the dollar. In about 12 to 24

hours, the skin becomes red, and slight pimples arise, but if they do not rise in

36 hours rub on again in the same manner, but not quite so freely. These

pimples will ripen into pustules, and fill with water, or a thick yellow matter,

according to the condition of the system, and must be opened with a needle,

and the matter pressed out and carefully wiped off with a soft cloth, then

washed with soap suds (castile is best), and this filling and refilling ought to go

on for 3 to 6 days. AY ash every night and morning, or at least once daily,

according to the amount of matter, or itching which may occur. As this crop

discontinues to run make another application as near to the first as you can,

and continue this as long as neeaed.

Remarks. The above mixture makes a mild and bearable sore; while the

croton-oil alone, as formerly used, makes ugly sores and causes terrible itching

the

finger should carry

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or sharp burning pain, and so does the old Irritating Plaster, which is not

necessary to produce the desired effect. This raises only in pimples, while the

old Irritating plaster ulcerates the whole siirface, and is very tedious and

troublesome to be borne. Dr. Sykes, of Chicago, makes great use of this mixwherever and whenever needed, and I have used it with much satis-

ture,

faction.

16. Spiced Plaster or Poultice, to Remove and Prevent

Nausea and Vomiting. — Ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper,

each 3^ oz.

;

ca}'^enne pepper, }^ dr.; all these in fine powder;

^ oz. sufficient strained honey or molasses to make

apply over the stomach.

poultice— rather

;

stiff

it to

tinct. of

ginger,

the consistency of

a

;

— Lard, J^lb.; sulphur, J^oz,;

sulphuric acid and

of bergaDirections — Have the saltpeter in

Itch, Valuable Ointment for.

17.

white precipitate and benzoic acid, each 3^ dr.

oil

;

saltpeter, 1 dr.

each 3^ fl. dr.

powder; melt the lard, remove from the flre, and pour into an earthen dish;

tnot,

;

then put in the other ingredients, stirring till cold.

Anoint well, night and

morning, until cured, which it is sure to do, as it kills the itch-mite, which burrows in the skin and causes the itch.

18.

Healing Ointment or Black Salve for Inflammations,

Wounds, Ulcers, Burns, Etc. — Olive-oil, l}4 lbs.; bees-wax and unsalted butter, each 2 ozs.

;

white pine pitch, called also white turpentine, 4 ozs.,

powdered camphor gum, 4 ozs. Directions—

Put the olive-oil into a suitable kettle, place on a stove, and bring it to a boiling

Ted lead, 3^ lb.

;

honey, 6 ozs.

;

heat (remembering that it takes nearly 3 times the heat to boil oil that it does to

hoil water); then, the lead being in fine powder, stir it in, as you would make

" mush," and continue the heat, and stirring till it becomes a shining black or

deep brown.

Remove from the fire, the bees-wax being shaved finely, stir it in;

then the other ingredients, the powdered camphor last.

Spread on a cloth and

-apply.

19. Stimulating Ointment for Cold Feet, caused by Sweating in Consumption and other Exhausting Diseases.— Oil of butbergamot and strong tinct. of capsicum, each 1 oz. Direcoil of butter, take sufficient butter and put into a kettle of

water, boil well and stir; then set off till nest day, and take the oily butter off

the water, put in the tincture of capsicum and simmer, to evaporate what water

ter, 1 pt. ;

oil of

—To make the

tions

is in it;

when cqqI stir in the oil of bergamot.

mouthed bottle, for use.

Box tightly, or put into a large

Rub on a tea-spoonful of this, night and morning, and

heat into the bottoms of the feet and palms of the hands, which will soften

them, remove all hardened skin, etc. By its stimulation it helps to relieve

their tendencies to sweating and also of a sense of heat, or burning, which is

sometimes very annoying.

the

20. Magnetic Ointment, for Burns, Cuts, Sores, etc.—Make

same as the above, except by using the oil of origanum in place of the

tincture of capsicum.

Bemarks.

—This and the stimulating ointment will be found very reliable

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for what they are recommended; this last for all purposes of healing and softening old sores as well as fresh cuts, bruises, burns, etc.

21. Salve or Ointment, for Barber's Itch and Other Sores

of a Chronic and Malignant Character. — A Mrs. H. J. Merrill, of

Toledo, O. gives me the following, which she had used many years, witli great

,

success, on all bad sores of long standing, and of an irritable character: Cleanse

the sore well with warm castile soap suds, dry carefully with soft cloths and

apply sparingly at first, as it will "bite," to show its power over the disease.

Gunpowder, sulphur and alum, each, powdered, 2 table-spoonfuls; unsalted

lard, or fresh made unsalted butter,

)/^ pt.

Directions

—Put into an earthen

dish and stew on the back of the stove for 24 hours, strain and box for use.

1.

ITCHING

(Prurigo), TO CURE

— Magical.— Dilute (the medici-

nal) hydrocyanic acid and sugar of lead, each 2 drs.

Directions

soft water, 1 pt.

;

alcohol, 3 ozs. ; distilled or

— Dissolve the lead in the water, then add the

acid and shake well, then the alcohol.

Wet cloths and lay upon the itching

parts, or apply with the finger, as the case will allow, frequently.

Remarks.

—The acid

is poisonous,

hence keep it out of the way of children.

be magical in its quick relief of itching of any part, but not

upon open sores nor where the skin is broken. It is perfectly safe to use, when

It is claimed to

so extensively diluted as this is.

2. Itching in Leucorrhoeal

Cases, etc.-More recently in these cases^

of prurigo, or itching of the external parts, the following has been used coneiderably, and, it it claimed, successfully: Bi-sulphide, or bi-sulphite, of soda,

and soft water, each 2 ozs.

clotlis, if

;

glycerine, 3 ozs.

;

mix and apply frequently, with

the patient is confined to bed, to be laid upon the parts,

—

3. Itching, or Prurigo, Ointment for. My old friend, Dr. T. B.

King, of Toledo, O., takes: Oxide of zinc ointment, 1 oz.t camphor gum, 20

grs., grind to a fine powder, with a few drops of alcohol, and mixed in, then

12 to 15 grs. of red precipitate, also rubbed into tlie zinc ointment. Rub a Uttle

upon the parts, and if a fold of the skin or flesh comes together and chafes, a

little of the ointment upon a soft cloth and put between, soon relieves.

—

4. Ointment for Chafing, Itching or Prurigo. Camphor gum

and white wax, each 1 oz. mutton tallow, 2 ozs. red precipitate and oxide of

zinc, each 3 drs. tannic acid, 1 dr.

Directions Triturate the camphor gum

with a little alcohol, melt the tallow and wax by gentle heat, and stir, and rub

ftll together thoroughly till cool.

Used as above, or as for regular itch.

Remarks. When it can be obtained, the oil from 4 ounces of freshly made

unsalted butter in place of the mutton tallow is preferable. (To make oil of

;

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butter see stimulating ointment, etc.)

1.

CHAPPED HANDS, LIPS, CHAFES, ETC.— Cold Cream

of Glycerine and Rose for.— A cream, or liquid, for the above purposes

is made by using 1 oz. of white melted wax; 4 ozs. of glycerine, with oil of

rose or other flavor to suit, 4 or 5 drops, to flavor. ^

Hands, to Soften, Remove Tan, Freckles, etc.— Lemon juice

2.

and glycerine, equal parts, say 1 oz. of each, will not only soften the hands^

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but will remove tan, or sun-burn, and also freckles, by frequent applications.

For freckles, however, I should add 3^ to 1 dr. of powdered borax, which will

not injure it for the other purposes.

(See moles, freckles, pimples, etc.)

Face or Toilet Wash, in Place of Powders. — Although this

can hardly be called a medicine, yet it seems to me to be the appropriate place

3.

for it, in connection with the preparations for chapped lips, hands, etc., so I

give it a place here, knowing it to be just what many ladies, who have lost the

naturally delicate tint of health by the cares and labors of the household, or by

know there is nothing in it that

sickness, will be desirous to make use of, as I

will in

any manner injure the skin.

alcohol, each 2i^ ozs.

trope, 1 dr.

its, then

;

Finest prepared chalk, 1 oz. ; cologne and

distilled water,

IJ^ ozs.

;

glycerine, 3^ oz. ; ex. of helio-

Triturate, or rub the chalk, thoroughly in about 1 oz. of the spir

mis all together.

Dihections

— Shake the bottle well, then apply with

a soft sponge or soft cloth, and allow to dry; then with the cloth remove the

chalk from the face, to suit the complexion, or your taste. If too much is

If properly

left on it will appear deadly white, rather than lively and natural.

used, as I have seen it, it is indeed very nice.

1.

NERVOUSNESS AND SLEEPLESSNESS. — New and

Successful Remedy.

—Wm. A. Hammond, M. D.,

states

that he has

recently used the bromide of calcium (l™e, from the Latin calx, lime), in a

number of cases in which the bromides were indicated, and is satisfied of its

great efficacy.

He says:

" The dose is from 15 to 30 grs. or more for an adult. It is especially useful in those cases in which speedy action is desirable, as, owing to its instability,

the bromine is readily set fi'ee, and its peculiar action on the organism obtained

more promptly than when either of the other bromides is administered. Chief

among these effects is its hypnotic (sleep producing) influence, and hence the

bromide of calcium is particularly beneficial in cases of delirium tremens, or

in the insomnia (inability to sleep) resulting from intense mental labor or excitement.

" I gave a single dose of 30 grains of this to a gentleman, who, owing to

business anxieties, had not slept for several nights, and who was in a state of great

excitement.

He soon fell into a sound sleep, which lasted for 7 hours. The

next night, as he was wakeful, I gave him a like dose of bromide of potassium,

but it was without effect, and he remained awake the whole night. The subsequent night he was as indisposed to sleep as he had ever been, but a dose of

30 grains of bromide of calcium gave him 8 hours sound sleep, and he awoke

refreshed with all unpleasant cerebral (head) symptoms pain, vertigo, and con-

—

—

fusion of ideas entirely gone.

" In a number of other instances a single dose has sufficed to induce sleep

a result which very rarely follows the administration of one dose of any of

the other bromides.

[Then, of course, it is better than the others, as formerly

used.]

"In those exhausted conditions of the nervous system attended with great

irritability, such as are frequently met with in hysterical women, and which

are indicated by headache, vertigo, insomnia and a mental condition of extreme

excitement, bromide of calcium lias proved in my hands of decided service.

Combined with the syrup of the lacto-phosphate (milky phosphate) of lime, it

scarcely leaves anything to be desired.

An eligible formula is: Bromide of calcium (lime), 1 oz. syrup of lacto-phosphate of lime, 4 ozs.; mix. DosK ^A

tea-spoonful 3 times a day in a little water.

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" In epilepsy I liave thus far seen no reason for preferring it to the bromide

of potassium or sodium, except in those cases in which the paroxysms are very

frequent, or in cases occurring in very young infants; of these latter, several

which had previously resisted the bromide of potassium, have yielded to the

bromide of calcium. It does not appear to cause acne (a pustular affection of

the skin) to anything like the extent of the bromide of potassium or sodium."

New York Medical Journal.

2. Sleeplessness, Simple Remedy, but Successful With

Many. —For those troubled with sleeplessness from literary labor, or other disturbances of the nervous system, a writer of experience says, "Just before

retiring eat 2 or 3 small raw onions, with a little bread, lightly spread with fresh

butter, which will

produce the desired

effect,

saving the stupefying action of

drugs."

Remarks.

—This plan of eating raw onions has not only been satisfactorily

tried to obtain sleep, but eating them once or twice daily with the meals has also

proved valuable to those troubled with dyspepsia.

3.

tt

Wooing Morpheus— The God of Sleep or Dreams.— Wet half

towel, apply it to the back of the neck, pressing it upward to the base of the

brain, and fasten the dry half of the towel over so as to prevent the too rapid

evaporation.

The effect is prompt and charming, cooling the brain and indu-

cing calmer, sweeter sleep than any narcotic.

Warm water may be used, though

most persons prefer cold. To those^suflfering from over excitement of the brain,

whether the result of brain work or pressing anxiety, this simple remedy is an

especial boon.

4.

Sleep, Amount Needed by Different Persons.— It has been

found that tall and corpulent persons require more sleep than those of thin and

In health, generally, from 6 to 8 hours of sleep are

spare habit of body.

required to restore the nervous energy exhausted by the labors of the day. At

first,

upon retiring, always lie upon the right side, to allow the easier and more

ready passage of the food, as digested, from the stomach; and especially eat

nothing heavy and hard to digest at supper a light supper is far preferable

—

and absolutely necessary to enjoy good health.

If half sick, or debilitated

persons can take 9 hours sleep it will be all the better for them.

5.

Sleep as a Medicine.

—A physician says: The cry for rest

(sleep)

Not that it is more important,

The best rest comes from sound sleep.

has always been louder than the cry for food.

but that it is often harder to obtain.

Of two men and women, otherwise equal, the one who sleeps the best will be the

most moral, healthy, and efficient. Sleep will do much to cure irritability of

temper, peevishness and uneasiness.

It will restore to vigor an over-worked

brain.

It will build up and make strong a weary body.

It will cure a headache.

It will cure a broken spirit.

It will cure sorrow.

Indeed, we might

make a long list of nervous and other maladies that sleep will cure. The cure

of sleeplessness requires a clean, good bed, sufficient exercise to produce wearigood air, and avoidance of stimulants and narcotics.

For those who are over worked, haggard, nervous, who pass sleepless nights,

ness, pleasant occupation,

we recommend the adoption of such habits as shall secure sleep, otherwise life

will be short, and what there is of

it sadly

imperfect.

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Remarks. It is claimed by many scientific men that it is best to always lie

with the head to the