Scrofulous Difficulties, a Good Remedy for.--"A tea made of ripe dried
whortleberries and drank in place of water is an excellent remedy."
Sore Eyes, Camphor and Breast Milk for.--"When a tiny baby has sore eyes,
add one-half drop of camphor to a teaspoonful of breast milk; bathe the
eyes several times a day." Breast milk alone applied to the eyes of an
infant is very healing, but the addition of camphor improves it.
Sore Throat, Mustard Plaster for.--"Mustard plaster applied on outside of
the throat. I know it is good--have tried it." Care should be taken not to
allow the plaster to remain on too long as it will blister.
Stammering, a Canadian Mother's Treatment for.--"I always stop my boy when
I hear him stammering and make him say the words by syllables. I find he
is getting much better." The above is one of the best plans and should be
tried.
Sweating, to Cause.--"Wet flannel cloth in vinegar, lay it on a hot
soapstone and wrap in cloth. Take it to bed and you will sweat." This
creates a steam and of course will produce sweating very quickly.
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Sweating, to Cause.--"Hot cornmeal mush applied as a poultice to parts,
will cause sweating."
Splinter, to Extract.--"When a splinter has been driven deep into the
hand, it can be extracted without pain by steam. Nearly fill a
wide-mouthed bottle with hot water, place mouth of the bottle over
splinter and press tightly. The suction will draw the flesh down, and in a
minute or two the steam will extricate the splinter and the inflammation
will disappear."
Toothache, Benzoin for.--"Compound tincture of benzoin applied on batting
to tooth,"
Toothache, Oil of Cinnamon for.--"Oil of cinnamon rubbed on gum and on
cotton batting and put in hollow tooth."
Weak Back, Turpentine and Sweet Oil for.--"Take one part of turpentine to
two parts of sweet oil, mix together and apply to back several times a
day. It is well to massage the back at night with this mixture just before
retiring. Always apply warm."