108 DR. CHASE'S RECIPES. 



3. Headache and Toothache, Ely's Magic Hemedy for.— 



Alcohol, the best, 8 ozs. : aqua ammonia, 2 ozs. ; English oil of lavender, 1 dr.; 

 camphor gum, J^ oz. ; chloroform, 1 oz. ; sulphuric ether, % oz. ; spirits of tur- 

 pentine, 1 dr. ; mix. Diuections — Smell it, changing from nostril to nostril, 

 for a few minutes, and also bathe the head with it. Keep this up a short time, 

 or until relieved, which must be quickly. 



For Toothaclie.—Fui cotton wet with it into the tooth, and also apply around 

 the gums and front of ears, where the nerves pass near the surface. It is really 

 magical in its action. Keep the finger over the bottle when not inhaling, as it 

 is quite evaporative. 



4. Headache, Heartburn, etc., Eemedy.— A tea-spoonful of bi- 

 carbonate of soda (baking soda) in 3 or 4 table-spoonfuls of peppermint, or 

 'cinnamon water, with % tea-spoonful of powdered ginger, or a little essence of 

 lamaica ginger added, and taken immediately after each meal, will generally 

 remedy this in a few days. A dose of this, and repeated in an hour, will be 

 pood in headache arising from acidity of the stomach. If the regularly pre- 

 pared water ^cinnamon or peppermint) are not on hand, put ^ tea-spoonful of 

 either of the essences in water, with the powdered ginger, or essence of ginger 

 and the soda; or plain water will do, only not quite so pleasant. 



5. Heart Burn, Remedy for. — Magnesia, % oz. ; pulverized Turkish 

 rhubarb, 1 dr.; cinnamon water, 1 oz.; distilled, or soft water, 4 ozs. ; spirits of 

 lavender, 1 dr. Dose — A tablespoonful half an hour after each meal. 



Heart, Palpitation of. Fluttering, etc.. Remedies.— When per- 

 sons become weak and feeble, from whatever cause, there is often a palpitation 

 or fluttering of the heart, as many call it, from this weakness. In such cases 

 take any of our good alteratives and tonics to improve the condition of the sys- 

 tem, as per directions; and besides this obtain fl. ex. of cereus bonplandi {a, specie 

 of the cactus), % oz. Dose — Take 10 drops, at bed-time only, in a little water, 

 and generally relief will be realized soon and the cure permanent. At least, I 

 have so proved it. Continue to use the tonic remedies as long as needed. 



7. Heart Disease, the Value of Buttermilk.— In diseases of the 

 heart the French claim that buttermilk is invaluable; as the lactic acid in it dis- 

 solves and prevents ossification (bone-like condition) of the valves, arteries, car- 

 tilages, etc. 



Remarks. — It is worthy of a trial, and no doubt will prove valuable if coo- 

 tinued faithfully for several months. 



I. CASTOR OIL— Its Nauseous and Disgusting Taste Over- 

 come. — I. A little glycerine (half the amount of the castor oil) mixed with 

 castor oil, and 5 to 10 drops of any of the aromatic oils, as sassafrass, winter- 

 green, etc., put into the dose, the natural taste of the oil will scarcely be per- 

 ceived; or, 



II. Take the juice of a lemon or two, put a few drops of essence of cinna- 

 mon into it. Heat the oil and stir into the lemon juice, which forms an emiU- 

 sion, and almost wholly covers the taste of the oil. 



