A companion to the medicine chest : with plain rules for taking the medicines in the cure of diseases / By Thomas Hollis. To which are added, rules for restoring suspended animation, from drowning.

  • Hollis, Thomas.
Date:
1834
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A companion to the medicine chest : with plain rules for taking the medicines in the cure of diseases / By Thomas Hollis. To which are added, rules for restoring suspended animation, from drowning. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    for Jaundice Complaints, Worms, &c.; it also restores the appetite and assists digestion. CASTOR OIL, Is an excellent purgative, of so mild and safe a nature that whenever the bowels are costive, this remedy cannot be out of place ; dose two table spoonfuls. In Cholics, pain in the Stomach or Bowels, Dysentery, &c. it is very useful. CAMPHOR, Dissolved in spirit, is a good application for Head-ache, Sprains, Bruises, Rheumatism, &c. It is often used as a sub¬ stitute for Opodeldoc. One ounce of Camphor dissolved in one pint of spirit, makes the Spirit of Camphor, which has been repeatedly tried, and proved successful in allaying and pre¬ venting Cholera. Taken in doses of from ten to fifteen drops. OPODELDOC, An excellent application to Bruises and Sprains, rubbed upon the part with a warm hand or a piece of flannel. In Rheumatic pains, or violent pains of the side, this will be found very beneficial. BURGUNDY PITCH, Spread upon leather, thick cotton cloth, or canvass, and worn on the stomach, side or back, for Strains, Rheumatism, Weakness and Pain. In long protracted Coughs, a plaster the size of the hand and applied between the shoulders, will be found of great service. SULPHUR, Is an excellent medicine, and useful as a gentle purge in costive habits, it will cleanse and purify the blood in case of biles and other eruptions of the skin, mixed with molasses or syrup, two tea spoonfuls may be taken for a dose. Cream of Tartar is frequenly mixed with Sulphur to render it more pal¬ atable and effectual. One third Sulphur and two thirds Lard mixed together, make a sure remedy for the Itch, rubbed upon the parts affected for two or three nights, and a dose taken of the sulphur and molasses in the morning will no doubt prove a sure cure. CREAM OF TARTAR, Is a cooling and gentle physic, two spoonfuls for a dose, taken in water or molasses. It also makes a wholesome as