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Remedy for Diphtheria (Gentleman who has administered)
A gentleman who has administered the followgive it less often. This is an excellent vermifuge, and never fails to expel worms when administered for that purpose. Where no worms are present, it answers the purpose of a tonic, correcting the condition of the mucous membrane of the stomach and bowels, and operating as a mild cathartic. ing remedy for diphtheria, says that it has 5644. Spackman's Worm Syrup. always proved effectual: Take a tobacco Take 1/2 ounce pink root 2 drachms rhubarb pipe, place a live coal in the bowl, drop a root; 1 drachm worm-seed; drachm salittle tar upon the coal, and let the patient vine leaves; 2 drachms colombo root, and draw smoke into the mouth, and discharge it 1 drachm cardamom seeds. Infuse these inthrough the nostrils. The remedy is safe and simple. gredients in 1/2 pint boiling water in a covered vessel; when cool, add 1/2 pint molasses and a table-spoonful brandy. Dose for a child 1 5639. Roche's Remedy for Diphtheria. M. Roche recommends the following year old, 2 tea-spoonfuls 3 times a day.