cases: Take of salicylic acid, three drachms, bicarbonate
of potassium, six drachms, water, two fluid ounces; mix;
dose, a teaspoonful every three hours. Or, take of salicylic
acid, three drachms, glycerine and water each two fluid
ounces; mix; dose, a teaspoonful every four hours. Or,
take of salicylic acid and acetate of potash each 160
grains, glycerine, ten drachms, sweet spirits of nitre, ten
drachms, water enough to make four ounces ; mix ; dose, a
teaspoonful every two hours. We also recommend:
The Late Dr. Agne-w's Prescription. Take a tea-
spoonful of common baking soda and dissolve in a tumbler-
ful of cold water; divide into three equal doses and take a
dose between meals and on retiring. Do not take im-
mediately before or after meals, as soda interferes with
digestion. In connection with this, bathe once a day in
warm water in which sal soda has been dissolved. Begin by
using a teacupful of sal soda to a tubful of water and in-
crease the quantity of sal soda as the skin will bear it.
Should the skin smart on being rubbed dry anoint the body
with a little cocoanut oil✪ The Late Dr. Agnew's Prescription. This process has been known to
cure some of the most obstinate cases of rheumatism.
Sciatica Liniraent. Take of camphor, chloral and oil
of cajuput, equal parts. Rub externally, and cover with
cotton batting.
Take of aconite liniment, belladonna liniment, each two
drachms, glycerine, two ounces; mix, spread on lint and
place on thigh. Cover with oil, silk, and bandage the limb.
Seat Worms. Sulphate of iron, one grain to four
ounces of water injected up the bowels, removes the worms,
and an occasional injection of the same will prevent their
return.
Sprains. A sprain consists in the sudden and forcible
stretching of the tendons or ligaments connected with a
joint. The accident is followed by severe pain and rapid
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swelling. It is always troublesome and tedious, and may
lead to serious results. The treatment should aim at pre-
venting inflammation, promoting absorption, and restoring
healthy action. The part should be kept at rest in an
elevated position, and cold continuously applied. Some-
times a poultice or a fomentation will be found to give
most relief, especially if there be much inflammation;
leeches may also be required. As soon as the acute
symptoms have subsided, absorption should be promoted by
systematic rubbing with or without stimulating liniments, or
by pressure of a well adjusted bandage. Gradually passive
motion may be begun in order to restore the part to its
proper functions, and the joint may be moderately used. If
any stiffness remain, warm salt water douches or a visit to
a thermal spring is often attended with benefit.
Sore Nipples. Apply a mixture of tannin and
glycerine, two drachms to the ounce daily during the last
month of pregnancy. This renders the nipple tough but
elastic.
Stomach-ache. Is common in dyspeptics. Carmina-
tives are appropjiate for it. One of the best of these is oil
of cajuput, five drops at a dose on a lump of sugar; or take
of spirits of chloroform, compound tincture of cardamoms,
of each one ounce; mix, and take a teaspoonful three or
four times a day.
Sweating of the Feet. Take of hydrate of chloral,
twenty grains, alcohol, three ounces; mix, bathe the feet
thoroughly in castile soapsuds. Apply the solution with
the sponge, and put on socks while feet are wet.
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cases: Take of salicylic acid, three drachms, bicarbonate of potassium, six drachms, water, two fluid ounces; mix; dose, a teaspoonful every three hours. Or, take of salicylic acid, three drachms, glycerine and water each two fluid ounces; mix; dose, a teaspoonful every four hours. Or, take of salicylic acid and acetate of potash each 160 grains, glycerine, ten drachms, sweet spirits of nitre, ten drachms, water enough to make four ounces ; mix ; dose, a teaspoonful every two hours. We also recommend:
The Late Dr. Agne-w's Prescription. Take a teaspoonful of common baking soda and dissolve in a tumblerful of cold water; divide into three equal doses and take a dose between meals and on retiring. Do not take immediately before or after meals, as soda interferes with digestion. In connection with this, bathe once a day in warm water in which sal soda has been dissolved. Begin by using a teacupful of sal soda to a tubful of water and increase the quantity of sal soda as the skin will bear it. Should the skin smart on being rubbed dry anoint the body with a little cocoanut oil. This process has been known to cure some of the most obstinate cases of rheumatism.
Sciatica Liniraent. Take of camphor, chloral and oil of cajuput, equal parts. Rub externally, and cover with cotton batting.
Take of aconite liniment, belladonna liniment, each two drachms, glycerine, two ounces; mix, spread on lint and place on thigh. Cover with oil, silk, and bandage the limb.
Seat Worms. Sulphate of iron, one grain to four ounces of water injected up the bowels, removes the worms, and an occasional injection of the same will prevent their return.
Sprains. A sprain consists in the sudden and forcible stretching of the tendons or ligaments connected with a joint. The accident is followed by severe pain and rapid
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swelling. It is always troublesome and tedious, and may lead to serious results. The treatment should aim at preventing inflammation, promoting absorption, and restoring healthy action. The part should be kept at rest in an elevated position, and cold continuously applied. Sometimes a poultice or a fomentation will be found to give most relief, especially if there be much inflammation; leeches may also be required. As soon as the acute symptoms have subsided, absorption should be promoted by systematic rubbing with or without stimulating liniments, or by pressure of a well adjusted bandage. Gradually passive motion may be begun in order to restore the part to its proper functions, and the joint may be moderately used. If any stiffness remain, warm salt water douches or a visit to a thermal spring is often attended with benefit.
Sore Nipples. Apply a mixture of tannin and glycerine, two drachms to the ounce daily during the last month of pregnancy. This renders the nipple tough but elastic.
Stomach-ache. Is common in dyspeptics. Carminatives are appropjiate for it. One of the best of these is oil of cajuput, five drops at a dose on a lump of sugar; or take of spirits of chloroform, compound tincture of cardamoms, of each one ounce; mix, and take a teaspoonful three or four times a day.
Sweating of the Feet. Take of hydrate of chloral, twenty grains, alcohol, three ounces; mix, bathe the feet thoroughly in castile soapsuds. Apply the solution with the sponge, and put on socks while feet are wet.
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The Late Dr. Agnew's Prescription