[UNCLASSIFIED MOTHERS' REMEDIES 679]
Neuralgia, Soothing Ointment for.--"One ounce of laudanum, baking soda to
make paste." Apply to parts and cover with flannel." Its virtue is in its
soothing and quieting action.
Pain or Rheumatism, Tansy and Smartweed for.--"Boil handful each of tansy
and smartweed together till strong tea is made. Dip cloths in the hot tea
and apply." Good local and quieting application.
Pain, Horseradish Poultice for.--"Grate and make poultice. Apply to part
where pain is." Makes a good drawing poultice and a counterirritant.