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Oil of Worm-seed Mixture

vates the disease. If locomotion is compul- Take 1 fluid drachms oil of worm-seed, 3 sory, the misfortune of the necessity may be ounces castor oil, and 10 drops oil of anise; lessened by having a stout piece of woolen mix them together, and add 1 fluid ounce flannel bound tightly round the abdomen, SC tightly round the abdomen, so aromatic syrup of rhubarb. Shake well as to be doubled in front, and kept well in its before using. Dose for a child of 2 years, place. In the practice of many years, we 1 tea-spoonful night and morning. have never failed to notice a gratifying result

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