"Paregoric 1 ounce
Tincture of Camphor 1/2 ounce
Tincture of Ginger 1/2 ounce
Tincture of Red Pepper 1/2 ounce
Essence of Peppermint 1/2 ounce
Ether 1/2 ounce
Mix.--Dose for adult, one teaspoonful to four of water every two hours
if necessary. This is an excellent remedy."
5. Diarrhea, Spice Poultice for.--"Make a poultice of all kinds of ground
spices, heat whisky and wet the poultice, apply to the stomach and
bowels."
6. Diarrhea, Blackberry Root Tea for.--"One-half ounce blackberry root
boiled in one pint water fifteen minutes, strain. Dose.--One teaspoonful
every hour or two until relieved."
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7. Diarrhea, Hot Milk, for.--"A glass of sweet milk that has been boiled
well. Drink hot; use several times daily until checked."
8. Diarrhea, Castor Oil for.--"Castor oil. Dose.--One to four teaspoonfuls
according to age. Wrap warm flannel around abdomen."
9. Summer Complaint, Former Canadian's Remedy for.--"Eat one blossom of
the May weed every hour or two until relieved. This remedy came from Port
Huron and has been used by my father with success."
10. Summer Complaint, a Goderich Lady Found this Good for.--"Powdered
rhubarb, cinnamon, baking soda (one tablespoonful of each), dissolve in
one pint of boiling water, add one tablespoonful of peppermint; take every
hour one teaspoonful in water."