"Extract Belladonna 15 grain
Acetate Lead 1/2 dram
Gum Camphor 1 dram
Gallic Acid 15 grains
Acetanilid 20 grains
Vaselin 1 ounce
Mix.
In protruding, itching and blind piles this ointment will give almost
instant relief; if kept up several days it will promote a cure."
Poison Ivy, Buttermilk and Salt Heals.--"Add considerable salt to
buttermilk and bathe poisoned parts in it frequently."
Poison Ivy, Lead Water and Laudanum Relieves.--"Application of cold lead
water, made in proportions of two drams of sugar of lead, half an ounce of
landanum to half a pint of water and applied by means of cloths. The
patient should eat a cooling, light diet and use a good saline cathartic,
such as rochelle salts, etc."
Poison Ivy, Excellent Cure for.--"Copperas mixed with sour milk; put in
all the copperas the milk will dissolve. I knew of a very bad case to be
cured by this after a few applications. Care should be taken not to let it
get on the clothing, as it burns badly."
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Poisonous Wounds, Ammonia Application for.--"Strong spirits of ammonia
applied to the wounds of snake bite or rabid animals is better than
caustic. It neutralizes the poison and is an excellent remedy."
Oak Poison, Gunpowder and Lard for.--"Mix small quantity of gunpowder and
lard and apply. One application cured me." This is an old, tried, standard
remedy.