ALOES, Compound Decoc- tion of. — Extract of valerian, two drachms ; extract of Liquorice, half an ounce ; extract of Socco trine aloes, pow- dered myrrh, powdered saffron, of each two drachms ; subcarbonate of potash, two scruples ; aniseed, quarter of an ounce bruised ; water, a pint and a half. Boil 20 minutes ; add four ounces of compound tincture of cardamoms. This decoction cures constipation, jaundice, mental depression, bilious and nervous affections, female irregularities, <.Vc. — Dose from half an ounce every other morning. A LT E R A T I V E S. — Medicines- adapted to cure a disease without pro- ducing any very sensible effeci on the human system. ALTERATIVE PILLS.— Lobelia Seeds, 2 drachms ; Mandrake, 2 drachms ; Blue Flag, 2 drachms ; Blood Roct, 2 drachms ; Cayenne Pep- per, 1 drachm ; Gum Guiacum, two drachms ; Extract of Dandelion, 6 drachms ; Oil of Peppermint, 3 or 4 drops ; Simple Syrup to form into Fills. — Dose, two pills twice or thrice a day. These pills are cf great service in bilious and liver complaints, diseased joints, boils, carbuncles, cutaneous eruptions, scrofula, syphiUis, &c. ALTERATIVE SYRUP.— Tincture of cayenne, & oz. ; tincture of lobelia, and tincture of myrrh, of each, 2 ozs. ; treacle, % lb. Mix. A tea- spoonful two or three times a day. ^jpNoted for its effectual cure of cut- aneous sores ; boils, indigestion, and some chronic complaints. ALUM-ROOT. — An American plant, a great remedy in sores, wounds, ulcers, and cancers. It is a powerful styptic in all bleedings ; and a great vulnerary, or healer of wounds, sores, cuts, &c. The root is powdered, and applied to bleedings. Made into an ointment with lard, it cures Piles. ALUM, to discover in bread. — Heat a knife, and thrust it into a loaf or cake ; if alum be present, it will partially coat the knife. AMAUROSIS. — A total or par- tial loss of sight, caused by paralysis oi the opric nerve or retina. It first mani- fests itself by specks floating before the vision, which increase till they become like a cloud ; then dilation of the pupil and insensibility to light. It is difficult to cure. Tbe diet must be low, and alcoholic drinks must be avoided. Tha AMB 17 AMM bowels must be kept gently open by small doses of Black Draught, or by Salts and Senna, or by Rhubarb, Col- ocynth, &c. Electricity may be applied to the eye, to produce a healthy action of the system. Foment the eye with the diluted tincture of Cayenne Pepper. Frequently bathe the head in cold water, and avoid taking cold. Apply blistering or mustard plasters to the back of the ears. AMBER PUDDING.— Put a pound of butter into a sauce-pan, with three quarters of a pound of loaf-sugar finely powdered ; melt the butter, and mix well with it ; then add the yolks of fifteen eggs well beaten, and as much fresh candied orange as will add colour and flavour✪ Amber Pudding to it, being first beaten to a fine paste. Line the dish with paste for turning out ; and when filled with the above, lay a crust over, as you would a pie, and bake in a slow oven. It is as good cold as hot.

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ALOES, Compound Decoction of. — Extract of valerian, two drachms ; extract of Liquorice, half an ounce ; extract of Socco trine aloes, pow- dered myrrh, powdered saffron, of each two drachms ; subcarbonate of potash, two scruples ; aniseed, quarter of an ounce bruised ; water, a pint and a half. Boil 20 minutes ; add four ounces of compound tincture of cardamoms. This decoction cures constipation, jaundice, mental depression, bilious and nervous affections, female irregularities, <.Vc. — Dose from half an ounce every other morning. A LT E R A T I V E S. — Medicines adapted to cure a disease without producing any very sensible effeci on the human system. ALTERATIVE PILLS.— Lobelia Seeds, 2 drachms ; Mandrake, 2 drachms ; Blue Flag, 2 drachms ; Blood Roct, 2 drachms ; Cayenne Pepper, 1 drachm ; Gum Guiacum, two drachms ; Extract of Dandelion, 6 drachms ; Oil of Peppermint, 3 or 4 drops ; Simple Syrup to form into Fills. — Dose, two pills twice or thrice a day. These pills are cf great service in bilious and liver complaints, diseased joints, boils, carbuncles, cutaneous eruptions, scrofula, syphilis, &c. ALTERATIVE SYRUP.— Tincture of cayenne, & oz. ; tincture of lobelia, and tincture of myrrh, of each, 2 ozs. ; treacle, % lb. Mix. A teaspoonful two or three times a day. ^jpNoted for its effectual cure of cutaneous sores ; boils, indigestion, and some chronic complaints. ALUM-ROOT. — An American plant, a great remedy in sores, wounds, ulcers, and cancers. It is a powerful styptic in all bleedings ; and a great vulnerary, or healer of wounds, sores, cuts, &c. The root is powdered, and applied to bleedings. Made into an ointment with lard, it cures Piles. ALUM, to discover in bread. — Heat a knife, and thrust it into a loaf or cake ; if alum be present, it will partially coat the knife. AMAUROSIS. — A total or partial loss of sight, caused by paralysis oi the opric nerve or retina. It first manifests itself by specks floating before the vision, which increase till they become like a cloud ; then dilation of the pupil and insensibility to light. It is difficult to cure. Tbe diet must be low, and alcoholic drinks must be avoided. Tha AMB AMM bowels must be kept gently open by small doses of Black Draught, or by Salts and Senna, or by Rhubarb, Colocynth, &c. Electricity may be applied to the eye, to produce a healthy action of the system. Foment the eye with the diluted tincture of Cayenne Pepper. Frequently bathe the head in cold water, and avoid taking cold. Apply blistering or mustard plasters to the back of the ears. AMBER PUDDING.— Put a pound of butter into a sauce-pan, with three quarters of a pound of loaf-sugar finely powdered ; melt the butter, and mix well with it ; then add the yolks of fifteen eggs well beaten, and as much fresh candied orange as will add colour and flavour to it, being first beaten to a fine paste. Line the dish with paste for turning out ; and when filled with the above, lay a crust over, as you would a pie, and bake in a slow oven. It is as good cold as hot.

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