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Alterative Syrup

Tincture of cayenne, 1 ounce; ounce; tincture of lobelia and Fomentations practice hot fomentations are, although tincture of myrrh, of each 2 ounces; molasses, a simple, yet a very useful remedy for allay-pound. Mix. A tea-spoonful 2 or 3 times ing pain, relieving irritation, relaxing and removing spasms, and inducing not only a day. Noted for its effectual cure of cutalocal, but even general perspiration. Cloths chronic complaints. neous sores, boils, indigestion, and some dipped in very hot water, wrung out and in- 5164. Dandelion Alterative. A usestantly applied on the seat of the pain, will be ful alterative medicine, especially in cases frequently of very great service. But in where the function of the liver is at fault. some cases it adds to the efficacy of the appli- Dose, fluid extract of dandelion, a dessertcation to employ substances possessing medi- spoonful, twice daily, with or without a little cal properties in addition to the mere applica- water. tion of heat. In every process of fomentation 5165. Blood Maker and Purifier. there should be two flannels, each (say) three Mix ounce sulphate of manganese with 1 yards long, with the ends sewed together, to pint water. admit of the boiling water being wrung out day. This can be used in the place of iron Dose, a wine-glassful 3 times a of them, and the one flannel should be got tonic, or in connection with it. ready whilst the other is applied. 5166. Pancoast's Alterative and