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In addition, this page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
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Treatment of Rupture
Rupture is generally caused by a strain or an accident, and should be attended to by a surgeon as soon as possible. Meanwhile the patient must be said upon a sofa or bed with 5777. Beach's Cure for White Swellhis hips and legs slightly raised, so as to give ing. Oil of henlock, oil of sassatras, gum him ease and to place the rupture in the camphor, tincture of opium, & ounce each, and most favorable position for being restored to a pint of spirits of wine. When dissolved its proper place. If the patient is faint, sup- and properly mixed, bathe the part with it port him by giving wine and water, or sal- frequently. Then apply an oatmeal and bran volatile, or a little broth, but do not over-stim- poultice, mixed with a little finely powdered ulate him. In other respects he must be kept charcoal, salt, and cayenne pepper. If the perfectly quiet. pain is great, sprinkle on the poultice 1/4 ounce laudanum. Keep it on as long as possible, and