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severity of Sciatica even under tlie most favorable circumstances, I feel it my 

 duty to report a treatment so simple and easy and which has been of such 

 signal service." 



Remarks. — Having inquired into this case, and being well satisfied of the 

 value of this treatment; also well acquainted with Dr. Ferhune, and as he 

 Bpeaks so favorably of the mixture, or liniment, for neuralgia, it would be 

 well to try it for that purpose as well as in sciatica. 



When Menthol is not kept by druggists, use one of the liniments given 

 below. 



Dr. Chase's Golden Oil (see recipe below), or strong Camphor Liniment, 

 or some other — as preferred. The Golden Oil, however, made with capsicum, 

 is very strong, and causes a glow of heat wherever it is freely applied. 



3. The Author has several times cured Sciatica by the use of the simple 

 Faradic current of the common Faradic "Family Battery," applying the 

 positive pole along the sciatic nerve in the back part of the thigh, the negative 

 pole at the feet, by means of a foot-plate, with very great satisfaction. Never 

 use the current so strong as to cause additional pain, but simply to relieve it. 

 Five to ten minutes to each limb, once or twice daily. 



4. External Remedy, or Liniment for Sciatica, Lumbago, 

 Stiff Joints, Contracted Cords, Rheumatism, Etc.— Very Suc- 

 cessful.— For External Use Only.— Fl. ex. of aconite root (never of 

 the leaf, for these purposes), 12 oz; oil of hemlock, 3 oz. ; sulphate of zinc, 

 1 oz. ; strongest alcohol, 1 qt. ; soft or distilled water, 1 qt. Directions. — 

 Take at least a 3 qt. bottle and put in the alcohol, oil of hemlock, and extract 

 of aconite root together; dissolve the sulphate of zinc in a little water and add 

 lastly the water also, shake, always, before pouring out into a smaller bottle for 

 use, and always shake before pouring out upon the parts, or into the hand for 

 application. I have given it in these large quantities, because it is to be applied 

 freely, at least twice daily, in any case, in very painful cases tliree times a day, 

 pouring upon the parts and rubbing in several times at each application. Do 

 not get into the eyes, Twr is it ever to be taken internally in any case. 



Remarks. — This is claimed by the person from whom I obtained the recipe 

 to have cured stiff joints, as well as the other diseases named. For stiff joints 

 I have had no opportunity of testing it, but in sciatica and rheumatism I have 

 found it as valuable as he claimed. 



3. Rheumatism— Remedy for External Application.— Cay- 

 enne pepper, 2 teaspoonfuls, steeped in 1 teacup of good vinegar, and the parts 

 affected to be bathed with it, is claimed to be excellent. After steeping (not to 

 boil), strain and bottle for use. It will cause considerable heat of the surface, 

 and would, even, if a pint of vinegar were used. Apply 2 or 3 times daily, 

 and if limb is very painful, wet cloths in the mixture and wrap around it, as 

 long as it can be borne. 



4. Rheumatism— Golden Oil For.— Linseed oil and spirits of tur- 

 pentine, of each 8 ozs. ; tinct. of iodine and aqua ammonia, of each 4 oza.; 

 mix. shake, and apply as often and as freely as needed. 



