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SIMPLE REMEDIES GIVEN IN LATIN AND ENGLISH.

THE DOSES ARE FOR ADULTS, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE MENTIONED. SEE FOOT-NOTE.

ASTHMA
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Lobelia folia ............ 1 teacupful Aqua bulliens ............ 1 pint	Lobelia leaves ........... 1 teacupful Hot water ................ 1 pint
Steep a half hour. Dose: One tablespoonful every fifteen to thirty minutes till free spitting of mucus is produced.

HOARSENESS.
Amoricia ................. 2 ounces Acetum ................... 1/2 pint Mel ...................... 1 gill	Horseradish, grated ...... 2 ounces Cider vinegar ............ 1/2 pint Strained honey ........... 1 gill
Put the horseradish in the vinegar, let stand twelve hours, add the honey and heat it nearly to boiling. Strain and bottle. Adult dose, a teaspoonful four times a day till relieved.

CONSTIPATION.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Inf. senna comp .......... 5 ounces Potass. tart ............. 1 ounce Tr. senna ................ 4 drachms Tr. jalap ................ 4 drachms Srp. rhamni .............. 3 drachms	Compound infusion of senna .. 5 ounces Tartrate of potash ....... 1 ounce Tincture of senna ........ 4 drachms Tincture of jalap ........ 4 drachms Syrup of buckthorn ....... 3 drachms
Dose: Take one-fourth part at once, and repeat the dose every halt hour until it operates.

DYSENTERY.
Amylum ................... 2 ounces Tinct. opii .............. 20 drops	Thin boiled starch ....... 2 ounces Laudanum ................. 20 drops
Use as an injection every six to twelve hours.
Tinct. rhei .............. 1 ounce Tinct. opii .............. 2 drachms	Tincture rhubarb ......... 1 ounce Laudanum ................. 2 drachms
Dose: One teaspoonful every three hours.

DIARRHOEA.
Rubus villosus ........... 2 quarts Saccha alba .............. 1 pound Carrophyllum ............. 1/2 ounce Allspice ................. 1/2 ounce	Ripe blackberries ........ 2 quarts White sugar .............. 1 pound Cloves ................... 1/2 ounce Allspice ................. 1/2 ounce
Boil all together. When cold press and strain. Add a pint of good brandy. Dose: A teaspoonful to wineglassful every two to four hours.

CHOLERA MORBUS.
Chloride sodium .......... 3 teaspoonfuls Piper nigrum ............. 4 " Acetum ................... 1/2 teacupful Aqua bulliens ............ 1/2 "	Common salt .............. 3 teaspoonfuls Black pepper ............. 4 " Cider vinegar ............ 1/2 teacupful Warm water ............... 1/2 "
Mix. Take tablespoonful every half hour until relieved.

Children's Doses. Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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HEART-BURN.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Soda bi-carb ............. 1/2 teaspoonful Aqua ..................... 1/2 teacupful	Baking soda .............. 1/2 teaspoonful Water .................... 1/2 teacupful
Take same after each meal.

INFLAMMATION OF THE BOWELS.
Ol. ricini ............... 3 ounces Ol. olivae ............... 2 " Ol. terebinthinae ........ 2 teaspoonfuls	Castor oil ............... 3 ounces Olive oil ................ 2 " Oil of turpentine ........ 2 teaspoonfuls
Adult dose, one tablespoonful every three or four hours.

CROUP.
Pulv. alumen ............. 2 teaspoonfuls Treacle .................. 1 tablespoonful Aqua bulliens ............ 1 teacupful	Powdered alum ............ 2 teaspoonfuls Molasses ................. 1 tablespoonful Warm water ............... 1 teacupful
Dose: For child one to three years old, a dessertspoonful every five minutes till relieved; tor older children, a tablespoonful.

SIMPLE SORE THROAT.
Pulv. alumen ............. 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls Aqua ..................... 1 gill	Powdered alum ............ 1-1/2 teaspoonfuls Water .................... 1 gill
Make gargle and use every hour.

DROPSY.
Pulv. jalapa ............. 10 grains Potass. bitartras ........ 1 teaspoonful Aqua sacch ............... 1 wineglassful	Powdered jalap ........... 10 grains Cream tartar ............. 1 teaspoonful Sweetened water .......... 1 wineglassful
Take whole, once every tour hours, until copious discharges are produced.

NEURALGIA.
Ex. belladonna ........... 1/2 ounce Vaseline ................. 2 ounces	Extract belladonna ....... 1/2 ounce Vaseline ................. 2 ounces
Mix. Rub on affected parts several times a day.

TETTER.
Ol. terebinthinae ........ 1 ounce Hydrarg. ox. rub ......... 3 drachms Vaseline ................. 4 ounces	Turpentine ............... 1 ounce Red precipitate .......... 3 drachms Vaseline ................. 4 ounces
Mix. Apply twice a day to affected parts.

SCROFULA.
Rumex crispus ............ 1 pound Stillingia rad ........... 1 " Taraxacum rad ............ 1 " Sarsaparilla rad ......... 1 " Sassafras rad ............ 1/2 " Aqua ..................... 4 gallons	Yellow dock root ......... 1 pound Stillingia root .......... 1 " Dandelion root ........... 1 " Sarsaparilla root ........ 1 " Sassafras root ........... 1/2 " Water .................... 4 gallons
Cut the roots fine. Boil slowly till reduced to four quarts. Strain and add five pounds white sugar, stirred in with gentle heat. Then add eight drachms iodide of potash. Dose: Two tablespoonfuls three times a day.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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SORE EYES.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Soda biboras ............. 2 grains Aq. camph ................ 1 ounce	Borate of soda ........... 2 grains Camphor water ............ 1 ounce
Mix. Drop one or two drops in eye four times a day.

BOILS.
Sulphur flores ........... 6 tablespoonfuls Potass, bitartras ........ 3 "	Flowers of sulphur ....... 6 tablespoonfuls Cream tartar ............. 3 "
Dose: One teaspoonful night and morning in syrup or molasses.

BLEEDING FROM THE LUNGS.
Pulv. sacch. alb ......... 3 ounces Pulv. rosin .............. 3 "	Powdered sugar ........... 3 ounces Powdered rosin ........... 3 "
Mix. Dose: One teaspoonful three times a day.

Or,

Acid tannic .............. 30 grains Pulv. sacch. alb ......... 1 drachm	Tannin ................... 30 grains Powdered sugar ........... 1 drachm
Mix. Make ten powders and give one every ten minutes until relieved.

WETTING THE BED.
Ergot fluid ex ........... 1 ounce	Spurred rye .............. 1 ounce
Dose: Ten to fifteen drops three times a day.

TAPE WORM.
Ol. terebinthinae ........ 1 tablespoonful Ol. ricini ............... 1 teaspoonful Lactis ................... 1 teacupful	Turpentine ............... 1 tablespoonful Castor oil ............... 1 teaspoonful Milk ..................... 1 teacupful
Mix, and for adult take at one dose. If not successful repeat next day.

PILES.
Vaseline ................. 1 tablespoonful Sulph. flores ............ 1 drachm	Vaseline ................. 1 tablespoonful Flowers of sulphur ....... 1 drachm
Mix, and apply as an ointment three times a day.

EARACHE.
Succus alium ............. 2 teaspoonfuls Ol. olivae ............... 2 " Tinct. opii .............. 1 "	Onion juice .............. 2 teaspoonfuls Sweet oil ................ 2 " Laudanum ................. 1 "
Mix, and drop from four to six drops warm in affected ear. Repeat in half an hour if necessary.

GOUT.
Pulv. ulmus .............. 2 tablespoonfuls Wheat bran ............... 3 "	Powdered slippery elm .... 2 tablespoonfuls Wheat bran ............... 3
Mix with a weak solution of vinegar and apply warm to the affected parts.

GRAVEL.
Pyrus rad ................ 1 quart Holland gin .............. 1 pint Sacch. alb ............... 8 ounces	Apple root tea ........... 1 quart Holland gin .............. 1 pint Loaf sugar ............... 8 ounces
Small teacupful three times a day,

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter, between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half,

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MEDICAL PRESCRIPTIONS.

For the Cure of Various Diseases, as Prepared and Used

BY W. W. MYERS, M. D., PHILADELPHIA, PA.

THE DOSES ARE FOR ADULTS, EXCEPT WHERE OTHERWISE MENTIONED. SEE FOOT-NOTE.

ABSCESSES (BOILS).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Sulph. calcis ............ 2 grains Sacch. lactis ............ 20 "	Rx.---Sulphide of lime ......... 2 grains Sugar of milk ............ 20 "
Mft. Cht. No. XX. One powder every hour or two. For children, two or three times a day.	Make 20 powders. Take one powder every hour or two. For children, two or three times a day.

ASTHMA.
Rx.---Ammonia bromid ........... S drachms Ammonia chlorid .......... 1-1/2 " Lobelia tinct ............ 3 " Spts. aeth. comp ......... 1 ounce Syrp. acacia ............. 2-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Bromide of ammonia ....... 3 drachms Chloride of ammonia ...... 1-1/2 " Tincture of lobelia ...... 3 " Com. spirits of ether .... 1 ounce Syrup of gum arabic ...... 2-1/2 ounces
Mft. Take a teaspoonful every hour during paroxysm.	Take a teaspoonful every hour during paroxysm.

BILIOUSNESS.
Rx.---PodophyIlin .............. 6 grains Aloin .................... 6 " Ex. nucis vomicae ........ 6 " Ex. belladonna ........... 3 "	Rx.---Podophyllin .............. 6 grains Aloin .................... 6 Ex. nux vomica ........... 6 " Ex. belladonna ........... 3 "
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XXIV. Sig.--- Take one or two pills at night, followed in morning by a dose of Rochelle salts.	Divide into 24 pills. Take one or two pills at night, followed in morning by dose of Rochelle salts.

BRONCHITIS (ACUTE).
Rx.---Liq. ammon. acetatis ..... 1 ounce Syrp. ipecac ............. 2 drachms Liq. morph. sulph ........ 60 minims Syrp. acacia ............. 2 ounces Aqua dest ................ 3 ounces	Rx.---Liq. acetate of ammonia .. 1 ounce Syrup of ipecac .......... 2 drachm Liquor sulphate of morphia .. 60 minims Syrup of gum arabic ...... 2 ounces Water .................... 3 ounces
Dose: Tablespoonful every two or three hours.	Dose: Tablespoonful every two or three hours.

BRONCHITIS (CHRONIC).
Rx.---Hydrocyanic acid, dil .... 15 minims Syrp. prunus virg ........ 1 ounce Aq. camphor .............. 1 ounce	Rx.---Hydrocyanic acid, diluted .. 15 minims Syrup of wild cherry ..... 1 ounce Camphor water ............ 1 "
Sig.---Take a teaspoonful every two or three hours.	Take a teaspoonful every two or three hours.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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BUNIONS.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Iodine tinct ............. 2 drachms Belladonna tinct ......... 2 "	Rx.---Tincture of iodine ....... 2 drachms Tincture of belladonna ... 2 "
Mft. Apply twice a day with camel's-hair brush.	Apply twice a day with camel's-hair brush.

BURNS AND SCALDS.
Rx.---Soda bicarb .............. 2 ounces Aqua dest ................ 1 pint	Rx.---Bicarbonate of soda ...... 2 ounces Water .................... 1 pint
Mft. Apply if skin is not broken.	Apply if skin is not broken.

Rx.---Acid carbolic ............ 8 grains Vaseline ................. 2 ounces	Rx.---Carbolic acid ............ 8 grains Vaseline ................. 2 ounces
Mft. Apply on lint where skin is broken.	Apply on lint where skin is broken.

CARBUNCLE.
Rx.---Resorcin ................. 2 drachms Lanoline ................. 1 ounce	Rx.---Resorcin ................. 2 drachms Lanoline ................. 1 ounce
Mft. Apply on lint.	Apply on lint.

CATARRH (NASAL).
Rx.---Acid carbolic liq ........ 30 minims Soda bicarb .............. 1 drachm Soda biboras ............. 1 " Glycerina ................ 1/2 ounce Aq. rosae ................ 3-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Liq. carbolic acid ....... 30 minims Bicarbonate of soda ...... 1 drachm Borax .................... 1 " Glycerine ................ 1/2 ounce Rose water ............... 3-1/2 ounces
Mft. To be used with atomizer four or five times a day.	To be used with atomizer four or five times a day.

CATARRH (FAUCIAL).
Rx.---Soda salicylate .......... 2 drachms Soda biboras ............. 3 " Glycerina ................ 4 " Aq. rosae ................ 5-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Salicylate of soda ....... 2 drachms Borax .................... 3 " Glycerine ................ 4 " Rose water ............... 5-1/2 ounces
Mft. A dessertspoonful in one pint of water and used with atomizer to throat.	A dessertspoonful in a pint of water and used with atomizer to throat.

CHILBLAINS.
Rx.---Camphor .................. 75 grains Alcoholis ................ 3 drachms Glycerina ................ 5 "	Rx.---Camphor .................. 75 grains Alcohol .................. 3 drachms Glycerine ................ 5 "
Mft. Apply several times daily.	Apply several times daily.

CHOLERA (SUN).
Rx.---Tinct. opii .............. 1 ounce Tinct. capsici ........... 1 " Tinct. rhei. aromat ...... 1 " Aq. menth. pip ........... 1 " Camphora spts ............ 1 "	Rx.---Laudanum ................. 1 ounce Tinc. of cayenne pepper .. 1 " Tinc. of rhubarb aromatic .. 1 " Peppermint water ......... 1 " Spirits of camphor ....... 1 "
Sig.---Take 20 to 40 drops in water every two or three hours,	Take 20 to 40 drops in water every two or three hours.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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CHOLERA INFANTUM.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Ex. belladonna fld ....... 50 drops Tinct. opii camph ........ 1-1/2 drachms Soda sulphate ............ 15 grains Syrp. limonis ............ 2 ounces	Rx.---Fluid extract of belladonna .. 50 drops Paregoric ................ 1-1/2 drachms Sulphate of soda ......... 15 grains Syrup of lemons .......... 5 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two or three hours to a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.	A teaspoonful every two or three hours for a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.

CHOLERA MORBUS.
Rx.---Spts. chloroformi ........ 30 minims Morphia sulph ............ 1/2 grain Camphora spts ............ 20 minims Aq. menth. pip ........... 1 ounce	Rx.---Chloroform ............... 30 minims Sulphate of morphia ...... 1/2 grain Spirits of camphor ....... 20 minims Peppermint water ......... 1 ounce
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour.	A teaspoonful every hour.

COLIC (INFANTILE).
Rx.---Assafetida tinct ......... 15 drops Cinnamoni tinct .......... 30 " Syrp. rhei. aromat ....... 3 drachms Soda bicarb .............. 20 grains Aq. dest ................. 1-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Tincture of assafetida ... 15 drops Tincture of cinnamon ..... 30 " Syr. rhubarb aromatic .... 3 drachms Soda bicarbonate ......... 20 grains Water .................... 1-1/2 ounces
Sig.---Half a teaspoonful every two or three hours.	Half a teaspoonful every two or three hours.

CONVULSIONS (INFANTILE).
Rx.---Ammonia bromid ........... 40 grains Potass, bromid ........... 30 " Ex. gelsemium fld ........ 20 drops Ex. valerian fld ......... 20 " Aq. dest ................. 1 ounce	Rx.---Bromide of ammonia ....... 40 grains Bromide of potash ........ 30 " Fluid ext. of gelsemium .. 20 drops Fluid ext. of valerian ... 20 " Water .................... 1 ounce
Sig.---Half a teaspoonful for a child every two or three hours.	Half a teaspoonful for a child every two or three hours.

CONSTIPATION.
Rx.---Aloes soc ................ 20 grains Gambogue ................. 10 " Saponis dura ............. 5 " Podophyllin .............. 2-1/2 " Leptandrin ............... 1-1/2 " Ol. capsici .............. 1 drop	Rx.---Aloes .................... 20 grains Gamboge .................. 10 " White soap ............... 5 " May-apple ................ 2-1/2 " Leptandrin ............... 1-1/2 " Oil capsicum ............. 1 drop
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XII. Sig.--- Take one three times a day.	Make 12 pills, and take one three times a day.

CROUP (SIMPLE).
Give teaspoonful of glycerine as an emetic, then---	Give teaspoonful of glycerine as aa emetic, then---
Rx.---Vin antim ................ 2 drachms Syrp. papaveris .......... 1/2 ounce Syrp. tolu ............... 2 drachms Aq. dest ................. 1 ounce	Rx.---Wine of antimony ......... 2 drachms Syrup of poppies ......... 1/2 ounce Syrup of tolu ............ 2 drachms Water .................... 1 ounce
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour or two tor a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.	Teaspoonful every hour or two for a child one year old- Increase or lessen wlth age.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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CROUP (MEMBRANOUS).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Apomorphiae .............. 1-5 grain Syrp. simplex ............ 1 ounce Aq. dest ................. 1 "	Rx.---Apomorphine .............. 1-5 grain Simple syrup ............. 1 ounce Water .................... 1 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour or two, according to symptoms of the child.	A teaspoonful every hour or two, according to symptoms of the child.

DIARRHOEA (ACUTE).
Rx.---Tinct. opii deod ......... 15 drops Bismuth subnit ........... 2 drachms Syrp. simplex ............ 1/2 ounce Mist. cretae ............. 1-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Tinc. opium, deodorized .. 15 drops Subnitrate of bismuth .... 2 drachms Simple syrup ............. 1/2 ounce Chalk mixture ............ 1-1/2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two or three hours to a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.	A teaspoonfnl every two or three hours to a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.

DIARRHOEA (CHRONIC).
Rx.---Ex. ergot ................ 20 grains Ex. nucis vom ............ 5 " Ex. opii ................. 10 "	Rx.---Aqueous ext. of ergot .... 20 grains Extract of nux vomica .... 5 " Extract of opium ......... 10 "
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XX. Sig.--- One pill every three or four hours.	Make 20 pills. Take one pill every three or tour hours.

DIPHTHERIA.
Rx.---Pilocarpine muriate ...... 1-3 grain Pepsin cryst ............. 10 grains Acid Hydrochloric ........ 2 drops Aq. dest ................. 2 ounces	Rx.---Muriate of pilocarpine ... 1-3 grains Crystals ot pepsin ....... 10 " Hydrochloric acid ........ 2 drops Water .................... 2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful for child every hour or two, and apply with brush to throat.	A teaspoonful tor a child every hour or two, and apply with brush to throat.

Rx.---Potash chlor ............. 20 grains Tinct. ferri chlor ....... 2 drachms Glycerina ................ 1 ounce Aq. rosae ................ 1-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Chlorate of potash ....... 20 grains Tinc. chloride of iron ... 2 drachms Glycerine ................ 1 ounce Rose water ............... 1-1/2 ounces
Sig.---Apply to throat every hour.	Apply to throat every hour.

DYSENTERY (ACUTE).
Rx.---Cupri sulph .............. 1/2 grain Magnesia sulph ........... 1 ounce Acid sulph. dil .......... 1 drachm Aq. dest ................. 4 ounces	Rx.---Sulphate of copper ....... 1/2 grain Epsom salts .............. 1 ounce Sulphuric acid, diluted .. 1 drachm Water .................... 4 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour or two.	A teaspoonful every hour or two.

DYSENTERY (CHRONIC).
Rx.---Vin ipecac ............... 1 ounce	Rx.---Wine of ipecac ........... 1 ounce
Sig.---One drop every hour when stools are slimy. For adults only.	One drop every hour when stools are slimy. For adults only.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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DYSPEPSIA (FLATULENT).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Bismuth subnit ........... 1/2 drachm Magnesia ................. 1/2 " Pv. belladonna ........... 3 grains Pv. zingiber ............. 3 "	Rx.---Subnitrate of bismuth .... 1/2 drachm Magnesia ................. 1/2 " Powdered belladonna ...... 3 grains Powdered ginger .......... 3 "
Mft. Cht. No. X. Sig.---One every three hours in aq. menth. pip.	Make 10 powders. Take one every three hours in peppermint water.

DYSPEPSIA (GASTRIC).
Rx.---Soda sulph. gran ......... 1 ounce Soda bicarb .............. 1 " Pv. cinchona ............. 1 "	Rx.---Sulphite of soda, gran ... 1 ounce Bicarbonate of soda ...... 1 " Powdered chinchona ....... 1 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful in half a glass of water before and after meals.	A teaspoonful in half glass of water before and after meals.

DYSPEPSIA (NERVOUS).
Rx.---Bismuth sub. carb ........ 3 drachms Morph. sulph ............. 1-1/2 grains Pulv. aromatic ........... 1 drachm	Rx.---Subcarbonate bismuth ..... 3 drachms Sulphate of morphia ...... 1-1/2 grains Aromatic powder .......... 1 drachm
Mft. Cht No. XII. Sig.---One before each meal.	Make 12 powders. Take one before each meal.

EARACHE.
Rx.---Atropia sulph ............ 1-1/2 grains Morph. sulph ............. 2 " Glycerina ................ 1 ounce	Rx.---Sulphate of atropia ...... 1-1/2 grains Sulphate of morphia ...... 2 " Glycerine ................ 1 ounce
Mft. Place one or two drops in ear on absorbent cotton two or three times a day.	Place one or two drops in ear on absorbent cotton two or three times a day.

ERYSIPELAS.
Rx.---Ichthyol ................. 1/2 ounce Ether sulph .............. 2 drachms Glycerina ................ 2 "	Rx.---Ichthyol ................. 1/2 ounce Ether .................... 2 drachms Glycerine ................ 2 "
Mft. Apply locally.	Apply locally.

FLATULENCE.
Rx.---Pulv. columbae ........... 1/2 ounce Pulv. zingiber ........... 1/2 " Aq. bullient ............. 1 pint Senna fol ................ 1 drachm	Rx.---Powdered columbse ........ 1/2 ounce Powdered ginger .......... 1/2 " Hot water ................ 1 pint Senna leaves ............. 1 drachm
Mft. infusion. Sig.---Take a wineglassful three times a day.	Make an infusion. Take a wineglassful three times a day.

HAY FEVER.
Rx.---Hydrg. C. C .............. 1 grain Quinia mur ............... 1 drachm Acid carbolic ............ 1-1/2 drachms Glycerina ................ 6-1/2 "	Rx.---Corrosive sublimate ...... 1 grain Muriate of quinine ....... 1 drachm Carbolic acid ............ 1-1/2 drachms Glycerine ................ 6-1/2 "
Mft. Use with atomizer to nasal passages.	Use with atomizer to nasal passages.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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HEADACHE (BILIOUS).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Ammonia chlorid .......... 3 drachms Morphia acetate .......... 1 grain Caffeine cit ............. 30 grains Spts. ammon. aromat ...... 1 drachm Elix. guarana ............ 4 ounces Aq. rosae ................ 4 "	Rx.---Chloride of ammonia ...... 3 drachms Acetate of morphia ....... 1 grain Citrate of caffeine ...... 30 grains Aromatic spirits of ammonia .. 1 drachm Elixir guarana ........... 4 ounces Rose water ............... 4 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful every half hour until relieved.	A teaspoonful every half hour until relieved.

HEADACHE (NERVOUS).
Rx.---Zinci phosphide .......... 3 grains Ex. nucis vom ............ 10 " Confec. rosae ............ q. s.	Rx.---Phosphide of zinc ........ 3 grains Ext. of nux vomica ....... 10 " Confection of roses ...... Sufficient quantity
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XXX. Sig.--- One after each meal.	Make 30 pills. Take one after each meal.

HEART-BURN.
Rx.---Soda bicarb .............. 1 drachm Pulv. rhei ............... 1/2 ounce Spts. menth. pip ......... 2 drachms Aq. dest ................. 4 ounces	Rx.---Bicarbonate of soda ...... 1 drachm Powdered rhubarb ......... 1/2 ounce Spirits of peppermint .... 2 drachms Water .................... 4 ounces
Sig.---A tablespoonful after meals.	A tablespoonful after meals.

HICCOUGH.
Rx.---Zinci valer .............. 8 grains Ex. belladonna ........... 3 "	Rx.---Valerianate of zinc ...... 8 grains Ext. of belladonna ....... 3 "
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XII. Sig.--- Give one every three or four hours as required.	Make 12 pills. Give one every three or four hours as required.

JAUNDICE.
Rx.---Hydrg. chlor. mite ....... 6 grains Pulv. rhei ............... 3 " Podophyllin .............. 1/4 grain Soda bicarb .............. 8 grains	Rx.---Calomel .................. 6 grains Powdered rhubarb ......... 3 " Powdered May-apple ....... 1/4 grain Bicarbonate of soda ...... 8 grains
Mft. Cht. No. VI. Sig.---One every two or three hours,	Make 6 powders. Take one every two or three hours.

LUMBAGO.
Rx.---Potass. iodid ............ 4 drachms Vin colch. sem ........... 1 ounce Syrp. sarsaparilla comp .. 1 " Aq. dest ................. 1 "	Rx.---Iodide of potash ......... 4 drachms Wine of colchicum seed ... 1 ounce Com. syr. of sarsaparilla .. 1 " Water .................... 1 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful in water every three hours, and apply locally this.	A teaspoonful in water every three hours, and apply locally this.

Rx.---Tinct. iodine ............ 2 drachms
      Tinct. aconit root ....... 3 "
      Spts. chloroformi ........ 4 "
      Tinct. sapo. camph ....... 9 "

Rx.---Tincture of iodine ....... 2 drachms
      Tincture of aconite root . 3 "
      Chloroform ............... 4 "
      Soap liniment ............ 9 "

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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MARASMUS.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Ol. morrhuae ............. 2 ounces Aq. calcis ............... 4 drachms Syrp. calcis lactophos ... 1-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Cod-liver oil ............ 2 ounces Lime-water ............... 4 drachms Syr. lactophosphate of lime .. 1-1/2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful three times a day for a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.	A teaspoonful three times a day for a child one year old. Increase or lessen with age.

MALARIA.
Rx.---Strych. sulph ............ 1/2 grain Acid arsenious ........... 3/4 " Ferri pulv ............... 15 grains Quinia sulph ............. 15 " Aloes soc ................ 3 "	Rx.---Strychnine ............... 1/2 grain Arsenious acid ........... 3/4 " Iron by hydrogen ......... 15 grains Quinine .................. 15 " Aloes .................... 3 "
Mft. Div. in pil. No. XX. Sig.--- Take one pill every three hours.	Make 20 pills. Take one pill every three hours.

MEASLES.
Rx.---Acetanilid ............... 10 grains Quinia sulph ............. 20 " Soda salicylate .......... 10 "	Rx.---Acetanilid ............... 10 grains Quinine .................. 20 " Salicylate of soda ....... 10 "
Mft., mass and div. in cht. No. XV. Sig.---One every four hours.	Make 15 powders. Take one every four hours.

MUMPS.
Rx.---Quinia sulph ............. 10 grains Potass. chlor ............ 25 " Tinct. aconite rad ....... 10 drops Spts. nit. dulc .......... 2-1/2 drachms Syrp. simplex ............ 14 "	Rx.---Quinine .................. 10 grains Chlorate of potash ....... 25 " Tincture of aconite ...... 10 drops Sweet spirits of nitre ... 2-1/2 drachms Simple syrup ............. 14 "
Sig. --- A teaspoonful every three hours for a child ten years old. Increase or decrease according to age.	A teaspoonful every three hours for a child ten years old. Increase or lessen according to age.

PLEURISY.
Rx.---Morph. acetate ........... 1/2 grain Acetate potass ........... 1/2 ounce Tinct. verat. viride ..... 25 minims Syrp. tolu ............... 1/2 ounce Liq. potass. citratis .... 2-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Acetate of morphia ....... 1/2 grain Acetate of potash ........ 1/2 ounce Tinc. verat viride ....... 25 minims Syrup of tolu ............ 1/2 ounce Liquor citrate of potash . 2-1/2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two hours.	A teaspoonful every two hours.

PNEUMONIA.
Rx.---Potass. iodid ............ 1 drachm Ammonia mur .............. 1-1/2 drachms Mist. glycyrrhiza comp ... 6 ounces	Rx.---Iodide of potash ......... 1 drachm Muriate of ammonia ....... 1-1/2 drachms Com. mix. of licorice .... 6 ounces
Sig.---A tablespoonful every three hours.	A tablespoonful every three hours.

INFLUENZA (LA GRIPPE).
Rx.---Morph. sulph ............. 1-3 grain Potass. bromid ........... 1 drachm Ammon. chlorid ........... 50 grains Syrp. scillae ............ 2 drachms Mist. glycyrrhiza comp ... 2-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Sulphate of morphia ...... 1-3 grain Bromide of potash ........ 1 drachm Chloride of ammonia ...... 50 grains Syrup of squills ......... 2 drachms Corn. mix. of licorice ... 2-1/2 ounces
Sig.---Take a teaspoonful every two hours.	Take a teaspoonful every two hours.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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KIDNEYS (INFLAMMATION OF).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Flor. scoparius tinct .... 7-1/2 drachms Tinct. juniperi .......... 2-1/2 " Aq. bullient ............. 2 pints	Rx.---Com. flowers of broom .... 7-1/2 drachms Juniper .................. 2-1/2 " Hot water ................ 2 pints
Mft. an infusion. Sig.---Take a wineglassful four times a day.	Make an infusion. Take wineglassful four times a day.

INFLAMMATION OF BREAST.
Rx.---Ung. belladonna .......... 1 ounce Pulv. camphora ........... 1 drachm	Rx.---Ointment of belladonna ... 1 ounce Powdered camphor ......... 1 drachm
Mft. and apply to breast.	Mix together and apply to breast.

PRICKLY HEAT.
Rx.---Soda biboras ............. 6 drachms Morph. mur ............... 6 grains Aq. rosae ................ 6 ounces	Rx.---Borax powder ............. 6 drachms Muriate of morphia ....... 6 grains Rose water ............... 6 ounces
Mft. Bathe the parts, and between applications dust on pulv. lycopodium.	Bathe the parts, and between applications dust on lycopodium powder.

RHEUMATISM (ACUTE).
Rx.---Acid salicylic ........... 1 drachm Spts. ammon. aromat ...... 1/2 ounce Syrp. simplex ............ 1/2 " Liq. potass, citratis .... 2 ounces	Rx.---Salicylic acid ........... 1 drachm Aromatic spirits of ammonia .. 1/2 ounce Syrup simple ............. 1/2 " Liquor citrate of potash . 2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two hours.	A teaspoonful every two hours.

RHEUMATISM (CHRONIC).
Rx.---Potass. bicarb ........... 2 drachms Acid salicylic ........... 2 " Potass. iodid ............ 2 " Tinct. colch. sen ........ 3 " Syrp. aurant. cort ....... 3 ounces	Rx.---Bicarbonate of potash .... 2 drachms Salicylic acid ........... 2 " Iodide of potash ......... 2 " Tinc. of colchicum seed .. 3 " Syr. of orange peel ...... 3 ounces
Sig.---A dessertspoonful every three hours.	A dessertspoonful every three hours.

RHEUMATISM (MUSCULAR).
Rx.---Ammon. chlorid ........... 1 ounce Ex. cimicifuga fld ....... 2 ounces Syrp. acacia ............. 1 ounce Aq. lauro-cerasi ......... 1 "	Rx.---Chloride of ammonia ...... 1 ounce Ext. of blacksnake root .. 2 ounces Syr. of gum arabic ....... 1 ounce Cherry-laurel water ...... 1 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful four times a day.	A teaspoonful four times a day.

RINGWORM.
Rx.---Hydrag. C. C ............. 10 grains Alcoholis ................ 1 ounce Ol. sinapis .............. 1 drachm	Rx.---Corrosive sublimate ...... 10 grains Alcohol .................. 1 ounce Oil of mustard ........... 1 drachm
Mft. lotion and apply several times a day.	Make lotion and apply several times a day.

Children's Doses; Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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PYEMIA (BLOOD POISONING).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Acid salicylic ........... 1/2 ounce Soda biboras ............. 1 drachm Glycerina ................ 1 ounce Aq. menth. pip ........... 6 ounces	Rx.---Salicylic acid ........... 1/2 ounce Borax .................... 1 drachm Glycerine ................ 1 ounce Peppermint water ......... 6 ounces
Sig.---A tablespoonful every two hours.	A tablespoonful every two hours.

SPITTING OF BLOOD (LUNGS) HEMOPTYSIS.
Rx.---Tinct. cinnamoni ......... 2 drachms Tinct. digitalis ......... 30 drops Ex. ergot fld ............ 14 drachms	Rx.---Tincture of cinnamon ..... 2 drachms Tincture of digitalis .... 30 drops Fluid ext. of ergot ...... 14 drachms
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour and then decrease.	A teaspoonful every hour and then decrease.

SPITTING OF BLOOD (STOMACH) HEMATEMESIS.
Rx.---Ferri et ammon. sulph .... 50 grains Aq. cinnamoni ............ 4 ounces	Rx.---Sulphate of iron and ammonia .. 50 grains Cinnamon water ........... 4 ounces
Sig.---A tablespoonful every two or three hours.	A tablespoonful every two or three hours.

SORE EYES (CONJUNCTIVITIS).
Rx.---Acid boracic ............. 8 grains Aq. camphora ............. 1 ounce Aq. dest ................. 1 "	Rx.---Boracic acid ............. 8 grains Camphor water ............ 1 ounce Distilled water .......... 1 "
Mft. Bathe the eyes several times a day.	Bathe the eyes several times a day.

SUPPRESSED MENSES (AMENORRHEA).
Rx.---Tinct. ferri chlor ....... 3 drachms Tinct. cantharides ....... 1 drachm Tinct. guaiac ammon ...... 1-1/2 ounces Tinct. aloes ............. 1/2 ounce Syrp. simplex ............ 3-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Tinc. chloride of iron ... 3 drachms Tinc. cathorides ......... 1 drachm Ammoniated tincture of guaiac .. 1-1/2 ounces Tincture aloes ........... 1/2 ounce Syrup simple ............. 3-1/2 ounces
Mft. A tablespoonful three times a day.	A tablespoonful three times a day.

SLEEPLESSNESS (INSOMNIA).
Rx.---Potass, bromid ........... 4 drachms Chloral hydrate .......... 2 " Syrp. prunus virg ........ 1 ounce Aq. dest ................. 10 drachms	Rx.---Bromide of potash ........ 4 drachms Hydrate of chloral ....... 2 Syr. of wild cherry ...... 1 ounce Water .................... 10 drachms
Sig.---A teaspoonful at bedtime.	A teaspoonful at bed-time.

PALPITATION (HEART).
Rx.---Strophanthi .............. 5 grains Ferri sulph .............. 30 " Potass. carb ............. 30 "	Rx.---Strophanthus ............. 5 grains Sulphate of iron ......... 30 " Carbonate of potash ...... 30 "
Mft., mass and div. in pil. No. XX. Sig.---One three of four times a day.	Make 20 pills. Take one three or four times a day.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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WETTING OF BED (INCONTINENCE OF URINE).
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Strych. sulph ............ 1 grain Pulv. cantharides ........ 2 grains Morph. sulph ............. 1-1/2 " Ferri redacti ............ 20 "	Rx.---Sulphate of strychnine ... 1 grain Powdered cantharides ..... 2 grains Sulphate of morphia ...... 1-1/2 " Reduced iron ............. 20 "
Mft, mass and div. in pil. No. XL. Sig.---One pill three times a day to a child ten years old. Increase or decrease according to age.	Make 40 pills. Give one pill three times a day to a child ten years old. Increase or decrease according to age.

WHITES (LEUCORRHEA).
Rx.---Soda bicarb .............. 1 drachm Tinct. belladonna ........ 2 ounces Aq. dest ................. 1 pint	Rx.---Bicarbonate of soda ...... 1 drachm Tincture belladonna ...... 2 ounces Water .................... 1 pint
Mft. Use as a vaginal injection.	Use as a vaginal injection.

Rx.---Aristol .................. 35 grains Camphora ................. 35 " Lupulin .................. 35 "	Rx.---Aristol .................. 35 grains Camphor .................. 35 " Lupulin .................. 35 "
Mft. suppositories No. XII. Insert one in vagina after each injection.	Make 12 suppositories. Insert one in vagina after injection.

WATER-BRASH (PYROSIS).
Rx.---Quinia sulph ............. 12 grains Acid sulph. dil .......... 2 drachms Spts. chloroform ......... 2 " Tinct. aurant. cort ...... 1-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Sulphate of quinine ...... 12 grains Sulphuric acid, diluted .. 2 drachms Chloroform ............... 2 " Tinc. of orange peel ..... 1-1/2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful in water every two or three hours.	A teaspoonful in water every two or three hours.

WHOOPING-COUGH (PERTUSSIS).
Rx.---Cocci .................... 10 grains Potass, bicarb ........... 1 drachm Ex. belladonna fld ....... 10 drops Syrp. simplex ............ 4 ounces	Rx.---Cochineal ................ 10 grains Bicarbonate of potash .... 1 drachm Fluid ext. of belladonna . 10 drops Syrup simple ............. 4 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two or three hours for a child ten years old. Increase or decrease according to age.	Teaspoonful every two or three hours for a child ten years old. Increase or lessen according to age.

NEURALGIA.
Rx.---Quin. sulph .............. 1 drachm Morph. sulph ............. 1-1/2 grains Acid arsenious ........... 1-1/2 " Aconit ex ................ 15 " Strych. sulph ............ 1 grain	Rx.---Sulphate of quinine ...... 1 drachm Sulphate of morphia ...... 1-1/2 grains Arsenious acid ........... 1-1/2 " Extract of aconite ....... 15 " Sulphate of strychnine ... 1 grain
Mft., mass and div. in pil. No. XXX. Sig.---Take one three or four times a day.	Make 30 pills. Take one three or four times a day.

SORE THROAT (QUINSY).
Rx.---Tinct. guaiac ............ 1-1/2 ounces Glycerina ................ 1-1/2 "	Rx.---Tincture of guaiac ....... 1-1/2 ounces Glycerine ................ 1-1/2 "
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour or two.	A teaspoonful every hour or two.

Children'a Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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SCARLET FEVER.
LATIN.	ENGLISH.
Rx.---Tinct. ferri chlor ....... 2 drachms Potass. chlor ............ 3 " Syrp. simplex ............ 4 ounces	Rx.---Tinc. chloride of iron ... 2 drachms Chlorate potash .......... 3 " Simple syrup ............. 4 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every hour to a child four or five years old. Increase or decrease according to age.	Teaspoonful every hour to child four to five years old. Increase or decrease according to age.

Rx.---Resorcin ................. 2 drachms Vaseline ................. 1 ounce	Rx.---Resorcin ................. 2 drachms Vaseline ................. 1 ounce
Mft. Apply to skin to hasten desquamation.	Apply to skin to hasten desquamation.

TOOTHACHE.
Rx.---Pulv. arsenious acid ..... 30 grains Cocaine hydrochlor ....... 30 " Menthol crystals ......... 8 " Glycerine ................ Sufficient	Rx.---Powd. arsenious acid ..... 30 grains Hydrochlorate of cocaine . 30 " Menthol crystals ......... 8 " Glycerine ................ Sufficient
Mft. paste. Sig.---Apply to tooth on absorbent cotton.	Make paste. Apply to tooth on absorbent cotton.

SMALL-POX (VARIOLA).
Rx.---Acid carbolic ............ 2 drachms Acid acetic .............. 2 " Tinct. opii .............. 1 drachm Spts. chloroform ......... 1 " Aq. dest ................. 3-1/2 ounces	Rx.---Carbolic acid ............ 2 drachms Acetic acid .............. 2 " Laudanum ................. 1 drachm Chloroform ............... 1 " Water .................... 3-1/2 ounces
Sig.---A teaspoonful every two or three hours.	A teaspoonful every two or three hours.

WORMS (TAPE).
Rx.---Tinct. rottlera .......... 1 drachm Ex. filix mas aeth ....... 2 drachms Syrp. acacia ............. 1 ounce	Rx.---Kameela .................. 1 drachm Male fern, ethereal ext .. 2 drachms Syrup of gum arabic ...... 1 ounce
Mft. Make 2 doses. Sig.---First in morning, two hours after half-ounce ol. ricini, and in half an hour the remainder.	Make 2 doses. Take first in morning, two hours after take dose of castor oil, and in half an hour the remaining dose.

VOMITING.
Rx.---Ingluvin ................. 1 drachm Acid hydrochlor dil ...... 2 drachms Aq. dest ................. 6 "	Rx.---Ingluvin ................. 1 drachm Hydrochloric acid, diluted .. 2 drachms Water .................... 6 "
Sig.---Teaspoonful every two or three hours.	Teaspoonful every two or three hours.

WORMS (ROUND AND STOMACH).
Rx.---Hyd. chlor. mite ......... 10 grains Soda bicar ............... 10 " Santonine ................ 10 " Pv. rhei ................. 10 "	Rx.---Calomel .................. 10 grains Bicarbonate of soda ...... 10 " Santonine ................ 10 " Rhubarb .................. 10 "
Mtt. cht. No. VI. Sig.---One every three hours and then a purge.	Make 6 powders. Take one every three hours and then a purge.

Children's Doses: Between one and two years, one-seventh of an adult dose; between two and six years, one-quarter; between six and twelve years, one-third; between twelve and fifteen years, one-half.

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