Ransom's family receipt book, 1885

18 SCROFULA HEREDITARY?— The belief is almost universal that this class of diseases is hereditary, and that it is confined to an unhappy tew, who transmit it from father to son. It is hereditary precisely as the com¬ plexion, color of the hair, and temperaments are, and in no other way. Scrofula and diseases cf the blood are caused by acrid and irritating secre¬ tions ; as a consequence the Lymphatic vessels take on a morbid or unhealthy action, which increases the trouble. Now there is no doubt but thaf the Lymphatic system is liable to as much constitutional variation in structure as the temperament .that produces certain complexions, color of the hair, eyes, etc. And as it is said thatspersons of smooth, soft, fine skin, fair hair, blue eyes, rosy cheeks, thick upper lips, e^g., are most predisposed to Scrofula and Consumption, it simply follows that persons of this description also' have a peculiar construction of the Lymphatic system, possessing a greater aptitude to take on certain moroid impressions ; in a word, more sensitive to those causes that produce Scrofulous affections. The bugbear of taint in the blood should be dismissed, and all should be assured that by careful attention to the laws of health, and particularly to those governing the Lymphatic system and the fluids of the body. Scrofula will never appear in acy form. .USES OF SCROFULA- — Unwholesome food, want of exercise in the open air, damp and foul air, crowded tenements, shops and factories, want of suitable clothing, are the principal external causes of Scrofulous diseases. TREATMENT OF SCROFULA. — ist. The external or exciting causes should all be removed-; good, wholesome food, pure air, cheerful employ¬ ment, suitable clothing, etc., should be provided. It is best to wear flannel next to the skin, as it equalizes the temperature, at the same time it absorbs the viscid perspiration, and prevents its being taken up by the Lymphatics and carried into the system. Eat fat meats of all kinds ; it is a mistaken notion that fat should be avoided by Scrofulous persons. Don’t everybody know that Cod Liver Oil is one of the best remedies for Scrofulous diseases ? That is simply because it is oil or fat. 2d. The proximate cause of all ‘Scrofulous diseases being the same, viz: bad, unhealthy secretions, it fol¬ lows that the indications of cure are the same, namely, changing the char¬ acter of the secretions, removing the acrimony and restoring the Lymphatic system to healthy action. The of tHie Oloocl, of all others, |s the medicine to be relied upon to effect this object. The history given 01 Scrofula covers that of all diseases that are produced by a Scrofulous habit or constitution. See remarks on COMSUSXipltacm in other parts of this book, also remarks concerning other diseases derived from Scrofula in our '‘Treatise on Diseases of the Blood,” accompanying each bottle of the med¬ icine. Many certificates of the Kino of the Blood, which we are unable to insert here, will be also found in the Treatise. (22) Use Trask*® Magnetic Oint®,®st ia connection with the K* B. for skin diseases. Miscellaneous Receipts.