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Simple Remedy for Dysentery
The following simple remedy has been known ment in 1849, after 18 years' successful trial. to cure the most obstinate and malignant 5671. Homœopathic Cholera Pre- forms of dysentery when all the ordinary ventive. Dissolve i drachm camphor in 6 methods were ineffectual: Take hot water, 1 drachms rectified spirit, and preserve it in a gill; vinegar, 1/21 pint; mix; then continue to well-corked bottle. Dose, 2 drops on a lump of sugar 2 or 3 times a day. 5672. Homœopathic Cholera Remedy.
Repeat the dose of the mixture in foregoing receipt every 10 or 15 minutes, followed by draughts of ice-cold water until the symptoms abate. add common salt as long as it will be dissolved, stirring and irritating it freely and frequently.
Give for an adult 1 table-spoonful every hour until the bloody discharges cease, or until it operates freely on the bowels. The patient must remain in bed.