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To Remove Liver-spots

These are well-defined, brownish blotches on the skin, and generally appear on the forehead.

Notwithstanding their name, they do not always proceed from the liver alone, but usually from some derangement or unhealthy prepared next morning, as if with water; and an aperient which does not taste of senna, and does not cause griping, is thus produced. 5893. Restoration of Persons Apparently Dead from Drowning. The following rules for the restoration of persons apparently dead from drowning, are given by Prostate of the internal organs. In the first fessor Benjamin Howard, of this city, and place, the general health must be thoroughly sanctioned by the Metropolitan Board of cared for, in order to have a fair prospect of Health of the City of New York. success in any external local application. A I. Unless in danger of freezing, never move pomade composed of 20 grains of sulphate of the patient from the spot where first rescued, zinc and 1 ounce elder-flower ointment should nor allow bystanders to screen off the fresh be applied over-night to the spot, entirely air, but instantly wipe clean the mouth and within its limits, and not on the surrounding nostrils, rip and remove all clothing to a little skin. In the morning wash it off with white below the waist, rapidly rub and dry the castile soap and water, and bathe it repeated- exposed part, and give two quick, smarting ly during the day with a lotion composed of slaps on the stomach with your open hand. 30 grains citric acid and 1/2 pint infusion of If this does not succeed immediately, proceed roses. The spots should yield to this treat- according to the following rules to perform ment in about 2 weeks, and their recurrence artificial breathing: may be prevented by a regular use of borax and glycerine lotion. (See No. 4839.)