322 STAGGERS. 



turn. Where circumstances or symptoms 

 may render a drink more convenient, the 

 following may be prepared and given at the 

 above stated intervals : 



Take of valerian root and horse-radish root (scraped 

 or sliced) each two ounces ; 

 Virginian snake root and mustard seed (bruised) each 

 one ounce ; upon these pour three pints of boiling 

 water ; let tliem be cov<?red close ; and when nearly 

 cold, enough for use, strain though a cloth, using 

 pressure to the ingredients, that the whole maybe 

 extracted. //fl//*of this to be given for one dose, 

 and repeated in six, eight, or ten hours, as circum- 

 stances may require. 



In cases of danger, and at a great distance 

 from towns, where the above articles cannot 

 be immediately obtained, substitute a strong 

 infusion of rue, camomile, horse-radish, mus- 

 tard, or penny-royal ; taking two ounces of 

 each of the three that can be most expedi- 

 tiously procured, and pour upon them tlu'ee 

 pints of boiUng water ; let them stand till 

 nearly cool, strain off, and give the propor- 

 tion above directed, repeating it as there 

 specified ; remembering this is prescribed 

 only as a temporary substitute, till more 

 powerful relief can be obtained ; and not by 



