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ex, of sarsaparilla, 6 ozs. ; fl. ex. of dandelion, 4 ozs. ; dissolve the iodide in a 

 tea-cup of soft water, then add to the extracts, in a bottle sufficiently large, 1 

 pint of simple syrup. Dose— 1 tea-spoonful 3^ hour before each meal. 



Jiemarks. — If in any case this causes a stuffing up of the nose, as is often 

 said on taking cold, the dose must be lessened about one-half, or else as much 

 more of the extracts and syrup must be added — with some people the iodide of 

 potash causes this condition. Occasionally one cannot take it at all ; the extracts, 

 then, must be taken without it, but the cure will not be as rapid. 



II. External — Take tinct. of iodine, 2 ozs. ; soft water, i^ oz. ; sulphite 

 of soda, sufficient to remove the color of the iodine from the tincture before 

 adding the water, which prevents the coloring of the skin or clothing. "With a 

 small brush, or swab, paint this tincture, once daily, upon the swelling, and so 

 continue until cured. 



Remarks. — The doctor says: " This remedy needs no recommendation, as 

 it has been used by quite a number, and with good results. It was sent to my 

 wife by a Mrs. P. M. Avery, of Pennsylvania, but the idea of discoloration," 

 he says, " I got from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal." 



4. Goitre Alterative Syrup, and for All Piirposes Requir- 

 ing an Alterative. — Fl. exs. of sarsaparilla and gentian, each 1 lb.; iodide 

 of potash, 3^ oz. ; corrosive sublimate, 5 grs. Directions — Rub the corrosive 

 sublimate in a mortar, with a little of one of the fluid extracts to dissolve it, 

 then mix all together. Shake occasionally, a day or so, to dissolve, and pro 

 perly mix the iodide and sublimate. Dose — 1 to 2 tea-spoonfuls, according to 

 the age and robustness of the adult, in a little water, sweetened. To be taken 

 4 times daily, a little before each meal and at bed-time. 



Remarks. — This alterative has no superior for any general purpose. Some 

 people, however, object to the corrosive sublimate, because it is a poison; but 

 in the minute division of it into so many doses, it is a very valuable article, as 

 an alterative, notwithstanding the objections. It can be left out if you wish, 

 and still have a splendid alterative; but it will be better if put in. Having 

 used it, and directed it for others, I know whereof I speak. 



1. DROPSY— Syrup For.— Butternut bark, dwarf elder (bark of the 

 root), and endives (chicory, also called succorj^;, each 1 lb. ; Indian hemp, ^ 

 lb ; black root and dandelion root, juniper berries, yellow dock aad burdock 

 roots, each J4 lb. ; prickly ash berries, 2 ozs. ; loaf sugar, 2 lbs. ; pure whiskey, 

 3 pts. Directions — The recently dried roots and barks are intended, and 

 should be coarsely gi-ound by the druggist; place all (except sugar and whiskey) 

 in a four gallon jar and pour on sufficient boiling water to well cover the 

 whole. Set the jar on the back part of the stove, cover with a cloth and plate, 

 to keep in the heat, and let it stand 3 or 4 days, to sour; it is not to boil. 

 When a little sour strain and simmer to one gallon, when the sugar is to be 

 added, and when cooi, the spirits- then bottle for use. Dose- -A wineglass a 

 Mttle before meals. 



Memarks. ■^TMs recipe was obtained from a Mr. Coleman, who spoke verj' 

 highly of its success It is tliuretic. lomc tuiU alterative, besides its action upon 



