"Alcohol 1 ounce
Oil of Wintergreen 1 dram
Chloroform 5 drams
Gum Camphor 1/2 ounce
Sulphuric Ether 3/4 ounce
Oil of Cloves 1/2 dram
Oil of Lavender 1 dram
Mix and apply externally for rheumatism and you will find it a very
beneficial remedy."
12. Rheumatism, Camphor and Alcohol for.--"Soak cotton batting in alcohol
and camphor and apply on part." Application to the affected parts will
frequently give relief in some rheumatic patients, when in others no
relief is obtained by this method, it being necessary to take something
internally.
13. Rheumatism, Sweet Fern Tea Excellent for.--"Sweet fern tea taken three
times a day. Dose, one cupful. Father has used this successfully himself."
14. Rheumatism, Well-known Celery Remedy for.--"Celery tea several times a
day with plenty of celery cooked or raw as a regular table food. Cut the
celery in pieces, boil until soft in water and let the patient drink the
tea, then make a stew of the remaining bits. If fresh celery cannot be
obtained, celery preparations can be found at the drug store.
15. Rheumatism, Flowers of Sulphur Relieves.--"Rheumatism is effectually
removed by enveloping the limb one night with flowers of sulphur." The
flowers of sulphur can be purchased at any drug store, and will give great
relief, especially in severe cases.
16. Rheumatism, Poultice for.--"Apply belladonna ointment to seat of pain,
poultices applied very hot. Sulphur applied to painful part is very
effective, after which the parts should be enveloped in flannel." The
belladonna ointment acts like a fly blister, but not quite so severe. The
ointment can remain on for some time without blistering. This treatment
relieves by removing the inflammation from the sore parts.
17. Rheumatism, Novel Relief for.--"The best remedy is electricity. It
cured me; I used medical battery." Electricity has been known to help in a
great many cases, but should be applied by a competent person.
18. Rheumatism, Snake Root and Lemons Good for.--"Make use of lemon juice
freely. Use decoction of black snake root, one ounce to pint of boiling
water; a tablespoonful four times a day. Wet compress renewed every two
hours applied to painful joints."
The black snake root is a remedy that was used by the early settlers for
this trouble. The wet compresses are very soothing, but care should be
taken not to wet the bed clothing, as the patient would then take cold.
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