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Blood-root for Consumption
25 to 40 drops saturated tincture of blood-
5608. Treatment for Ulcerated Sore root, taken 2 or 3 times a day, afford great Throat. Chlorate of potassa, in cases of relief. putrid ulcerated sore throat, has been used 5616. Cigars for Pulmonary Conwith the most decisive success. Its internal sumption. Dissolve 1 part arseniate of soda application more effectually allays thirst and in 30 parts water. Dip white unsized paper abates fever than any other medicine; and, into the solution and form into small rolls, 3 when applied as a gargle to inflamed or ulcer- or 4 inches long. In pulmonary consumpated sore throats, it has been found to disperse tion inhale 4 or 5 whiffs as many times a day. the inflammation and cleanse the ulcers more 5617. Goddard's Cure for Loss of effectually than the infusion of rose-leaves Voice. Wet bibulous paper with a solution with sulphuric acid, the gargle generally re- of 1 part arsenite of potash in 25 parts water ; sorted to in those cases. The chlorate of po- dry and roll strips of 3 inches by 1 inch into tassa may be given in the dose of from 20 to cigarettes. The smoke to be inhaled, 8 or 10 30 grains in a half glass of water, 3 or 4 times inspirations, 3 times a day. In connection a day. For the purpose of gargling the throat, 4 drachms of the chlorate may be mixed with 10 drachms powdered sugar, apadded to pint of water. (See No. 5637.) ply a little to the throat with the end of the finger. This is an excellent remedy.
5609. Bell's Gargle for Syphilitic Sore Throat. Mix together 2 grains corrosive sublimate; 1 ounce rectified spirits of wine; 3 ounces tincture of Peruvian bark, and 1 ounce each honey of roses and tincture of myrrh.