497. FOR HEARTBURN

This is a very disagreeable sensation, but may be banished by taking
a teaspoonful of carbonate of soda dissolved in half a tumbler full
of sweetened water.


498. ERYSIPELAS

This when very bad needs the attendance of a physician; when not so
bad, paint the inflamed part over with white lead, mixed with paint
oil, it is an excellent remedy.


499. FOR FELON

Poultice well with flaxseed meal until matter begins to form, then
at once have it well laid open with a lance, continue the poultice
for some time afterwards.


500. HAIR RESTORATIVE

Take of black mustard seed 1/2 oz., red pepper 15 grains, blood
root 1/2 oz., cantharides 15 grains, castile soap 1/2 oz., alcohol
one quart; mix all together in a bottle, let stand for a week,
occasionally shaking. Perfume with oil of bergamot, and apply
three or four times a day.