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upon the spot, or into the hand and applied, rubbing in well 3 or 4 times at each 

 application : and, if the place allows it, hold the hand upon it till the heat and 

 smarting subsides. Do this night and morning, and, if a severe case, at nooo 

 also. For exceedingly severe cases of painful rheumatism in men and for stock, 

 make it as Dr. King did. by using the capsicum powder as follows: 



II. Best alcohol, 1 qt. ; camphor gum, 4 ozs. ; oil of origanum and hem- 

 lock, each 2 ozs. ; oils of sassafras and cajeput, each % oz. ; capsicum in 

 powder, 1 oz. ; spirits of turpentine, Jl' oz. ; mix, and let stand, shaking daily 

 for two weeks, when it is ready for use. Keep it in the stable always, and 

 apply for all bruises, swellings, lameness, etc. I have called this Dr. Chase's 

 Golden Oil, to distinguish it from one or two other golden oils, which are not 

 so strong, and consequently much cheaper. 



3. Liniment— Dr. A. B. Mason's— For Man or Beast.— Best 

 alcohol and sweet oil, of each 2 ozs.; aqua ammonia, spirits of turpentine, oils 

 c\ origanum, spike and gum camphor, each 1 oz. ; mix and keep corked for use. 



Remarks. — Dr. Mason is a cousin of mine, and has used this liniment for 

 '■: years, and knows its value for veterinary and general purposes. 



4. Liniment— Robinson's— For Sick Headache, Rheumatism, 

 Colic, etc. — Take a 2 quart bottle and put into it oil of origanum, 2oz3.; 

 ehloroform and sulphuric ether, each 1 oz. ; oils of sassafras, hemlock, winter- 

 green, anise, spirits of turpentine, and aqua ammonia, each J^ oz. ; then add 

 best alcohol, 1 qt. Keep well corked. 



Remarks. — Mr. L. S. Robin.son, of Jackson, Mich., formerly of Western 

 New York, where, for many years, he made and sold this liniment, and vari- 

 ous other medicines, cured several cases of sick headache with it, in Ann Arbor, 

 Mich. He assured me that the person from whom he obtained the recipe 

 offered to pay $50 for any case of rheumatism which he could not cure with it 

 in 48 hours. It is also valuable for sore throat, to take a little on sugar, and 

 apply freely upon the throat and holding the hand upon it while still wet with 

 the liniment, till the heat and smarting subsides, or else wetting flannel in it, 

 and laying upon the throat till quite red, and this mode of application should 

 be adapted wherever necessary to use it. It is good for pains and aches of 

 every description. Dose — From 15 drops to a teasixwnful, with sugar, accord- 

 ing to age and the severity of the colic, or other pain. It has a pleasant flavor, 

 is clear and does not soil the clothing. But bear this in mind, that to be suc- 

 cessful with any liniment, it must be used or taken freely to get quick returns. 

 In nervous headaches it must l>e applied to the back of the head and neck, as 

 well as to the fore part, where the pain is located; snuff the fumes from the 

 bottle also freely. A few drops put upon a pin scratch, small pimple, or slight 

 burn frequently, will do very well. He recommended its use 3 to 5 times daily. 



5. Liniment, Nerve and Bone, Very Strong.— Oil of spike, 6 

 ozs.; spirits of camphor, hartshorn, tincts. of anise and capsicum, oil of cedar 

 and origanum, of each 2 ozs. ; best alcohol, 8 ozs. ; mix. Directions — Shake 

 well while using. Bathe the parts affected 2 or 3 times daily, and rub briskly 

 witli the hand 3 to 5 minutes at each applicatioa. 



