Friday 16 October 2015

Toothache

Toothache

 Oil of Cinnamon for.--"A drop of oil of cinnamon will frequently
relieve very serious cases of toothache. Apply to the tooth with a little cotton. This will
at least give temporary relief until you can see your dentist and have the tooth treated."



Inflammation of the Bowels

Inflammation of the Bowels

Marshmallow Leaves, a Canadian Remedy
for.--"Green marshmallow leaves (dry will do). Wet flannel and apply hot." Make a
strong tea of the marshmallow leaves and while hot dip flannels and apply to abdomen.



Vomiting

Vomiting

Mustard Plaster to Stop.--"Plaster of mustard on pit of stomach." Be
very careful not to allow the plaster to remain on too long, as it will blister, and this
would be worse to contend with than the vomiting.



Diarrhea

Diarrhea

Egg and Nutmeg for.--"Beat up an egg, grate in half a nutmeg and
sweeten to taste. Repeat two or three times during the day. Remarks: Has been known to
help in chronic cases when doctors' medicine failed."



Indigestion

Indigestion or Dyspepsia

Dry salt for.--"One-half teaspoon dry salt taken before
each meal. Knew a gentleman who was nearly worn out with this trouble and entirely
cured himself with this simple remedy." It is always well to give these simple remedies a
fair trial, before resorting to strong drugs. Salt is a good stimulant.




Chapped Hands

Chapped Hands

Glycerin and Lemon Juice for.--"Two-thirds glycerin, one-
third lemon juice, mix well together; apply nights."


Dandruff

Dandruff

Lemon Juice for.--"Cut a lemon in two, loosen the hair and rub the
lemon into the scalp. Do this in the evening before retiring, for about a week, then stop
for a few nights, then use for another week, and so on until cured."