234 RECIPEs. _— 
BLOOD ROOT. 
It is good in coughs and croup. It is an emetic and nar-_ 
cotic, produces menstrual discharges, and is good in whoop- 
ing cough and phthisic. It is also good in bilious complaints 
with black cherry tree bark; also in scarlet fever and catarrh. 
When dried and powdered, it is good to sprinkle in old sores, 
cleanses them, and is a powerful physic. It must be given 
in smal] doses. 
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- FOR THE ITCH. 
Take one half pound of hog’s lard, one-fourth pound spir- 
its turpentine, two ounces sulphur, mix them together cold, 
and apply it to the ankles, knees, wrists, palm of the hands, 
and elbows. Rub them well for three nights when going to 
bed. 
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SALVE FOR ALL KINDS OF SORES. 
‘Take one pound hog’s lard, one-half pound mutton tallow, 
one-half pound oil of spike, heat them over a slow fire till 
united, and then add ‘beeswax and rosin till it becomes 4 
salve. This cures all common OTR where there is no in- 
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CURE FOR SWELLINGS AND INFLAMMATION. ~ 
Take linseed oil one-half pound, sweet oil or fresh butter 
one-fourth pound, red lead one-half pound, boil them to- 
gether and slack the heat, and then add two pounds of bees- 
wax, one pound rosin, stir them together till cold, and put on 
a plaster every = for one week, or till cured. oe 
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