ISBN: 9781150529696

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… Plus…

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: .a soap leaf, a dusty and tired traveller can soon freshen the face or hands. It is a good plan to carry an Etna spirit lamp; also take a tin of mustard leaves, a medicine glass, sticking plaster, a water bottle, a small bottle of bovril, and a flask of brandy in case of sudden illness. This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1904 Excerpt: .a soap leaf, a dusty and tired traveller can soon freshen the face or hands. It is a good plan to carry an Etna spirit lamp; also take a tin of mustard leaves, a medicine glass, sticking plaster, a water bottle, a small bottle of bovril, and a flask of brandy in case of sudden illness. Home-made Hop Bitters, to make Mix together oz. of tincture of hops, 3 drs. of infusion of buchu, the same of senega, oz. of dandelion juice, 1 gr. of podophyllin dissolved in 3i drs. of spirits of wine, 20 grs. of cochineal, and 16 oz. of water. Shake all well up together. Hot Fomentations, to apply Take a square yard of flannel and put it into one of the patent potato-squeezers, pour boiling water upon it and squeeze it, and apply the flannel to the patient, as then there will be no fear of the bedclothes becoming wet and uncomfortable. Hot Water, its Uses In sore throats, a gargle of hot water as hot as the throat will bear it is an excellent remedy, and in acute cases gives immediate relief. About half a pint is recommended to be used at a time, but it is better to use till the throat is tired. A small quantity of table salt put into it is very good for catarrhal troubles, and will break up a common cold if taken at the beginning. It is also good to take for constipation, drank half an hour before breakfast; begin with half a teacupful, and increase to a tumblerful. Hot water is excellent for sprains; the joint or limb should be put into as hot water as can be borne, and the oftener it is repeated the better. Inflammation is always benefited by hot water. Neuralgia is often relieved by holding a sponge soaked with hot water to the afflicted part. It is also good for sudden pain or cramp in the stomach, and if this is not effectual, pour a cupful of boiling water upon a Books, , Wrinkles-and-Notions-for-Every-Household~~De-Salis, 999999999, Wrinkles and Notions for Every Household, De Salis, Mrs De Salis, 1150529695, General Books LLC, , , , , General Books LLC<