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Dandelion Pills

Take 30 grains extract of dandelion, and 6 grains calomel; make into 10 pills. 2 taken 3 times a day are a useful remedy for dropsy in the belly arising from disorder of the liver. (See No. 5697.) 5693. Treatment of Lead or Painters' Colic. In cases of colic arising from poisoning by lead, called lead colic, so often expe- 5701. Infusion of Dandelion. Steep rienced by plumbers, painters, workers in shot 2 ounces bruised dandelion root in 1 pint boiltowers, &c., the great object is to obtain free ing water. After 24 hours strain. 2 tableaction of the bowels, as in common colic; spoonfuls 4 times a day is a remedy for dropsy. and medical assistance should be obtained at (See No. 5697.) once. Of course every care should be taken 5702. Sick Headache. This usually to prevent any further entrance of lead into proceeds from acidity and overloading the the system. In order to obviate the occur- stomach. When it is not from improper eatrence of lead-poisoning in those who are of necessity exposed in a greater or less degree to its influence, frequent ablutions of the hands and surface of the body should be practiced; while sulphuric acid lemonade should be used as a beverage.