RECIPES. 511 



TO SCATTER POLL-EVIL. 



Take a quantity of mandrake root, bruise and 

 boil it, strain and .boil down until rather thick ; 

 then form an ointment, simmering with sufficient 

 lard for the purpose. Anoint the swelling once 

 a day until cured. It has cured them after they 

 were broken out, by putting it in the pipes a few 

 times ; also, anointing around the sore. 



HEALING SALVE FOR ABRASIONS AND 

 CUTS. 



Oxide of zinc, 4 drams ; fresh lard, i oz. ; 

 carbolic acid, 6 grains. Melt the lard, and stir 

 in the oxide of zinc, which must be very finely 

 powdered ; add the carbolic acid and mix thor- 

 oughly. Apply twice a day to the wound. This 

 salve is very valuable for its healing properties, 

 and will be found of special service, if there is 

 any foul discharge. 



