473. VOLATILE LINAMENT

Take of olive oil 1 oz., aqua ammonia 1 oz.; mix. To be applied to
bruises, rheumatic parts, &c., and to the neck in inflammation of
the throat.


474. ALKALINE CATAPLASM

Take of lye, rather weak, warm it and stir in of slippery elm bark
or flaxseed, or meal sufficient to form a poultice. This is a most
excellent poultice, and should be used more than it is. It is useful
in inflammation of the breast and other parts, felons, wounds,
fistula, &c.


475. ANODYNE FOMENTATION

Take of laudanum 4 ozs., water 1 pint; mix. For painful affections
of the joints, as chronic rheumatism, &c., hops dipped in hot
vinegar will answer as well.


476. COMMON CLYSTER

Take of flaxseed tea or cornmeal gruel, from one to two pints, sweet
oil 2 or 3 ounces, common salt one teaspoonful, brown sugar two
tablespoonsful; mix.