This is a very good liniment.
4. Lameness, Chloroform Liniment for.--"Chloroform liniment is the best
for all lameness and sore limbs."
5. Lameness, Plantain Leaves and Cream for.--"Make ointment from plantain
laves, simmered in sweet cream or fresh butter. This is very cooling."
MOTHERS' REMEDIES.--1. Rheumatism, Saltpetre Good in Cases of.--"One ounce
of saltpetre to one pint of water. Take one teaspoonful of the above in a
large glass of water, about six times daily." The saltpetre acts on the
kidneys, carrying off the impurities in this way. Care should be taken not
to continue this treatment too long at a time, as continued use would
result in injury to the kidneys.
2. Rheumatism, Rochelle Salts for.--"One teaspoonful rochelle salts in
one-half glass water every other morning." This acts on the bowels and
cleanses the system.
3. Rheumatism, Flowers of Sulphur Will Relieve Pain of.--Sciatica is
sometimes very much improved by wrapping the limb for one night with
flowers of sulphur."
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4. Rheumatism, Three Simple Ingredient Liniment for.--"One pint pure cider
vinegar, one pint of turpentine, four fresh eggs, put the egg shells and
all in the vinegar, let stand until the vinegar eats the eggs all up, then
add the turpentine." This makes a fine liniment.
5. Rheumatism, Sulphur Good for.--"Cases of chronic rheumatism are often
relieved by sulphur baths and sulphur tea. Dose:--Powder sulphur and mix
with molasses. A teaspoonful three times a day," Sulphur is a good blood
purifier and laxative.
6. Rheumatism, Horse-Radish for.--"An excellent and well-known remedy for
rheumatism is to make a syrup of horse-radish by boiling the root and add
sufficient sugar to make it palatable. Dose:--Two or three teaspoonfuls
two or three times a day,"