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.


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.


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,

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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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.


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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