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The swelling under the jaws must be well rubbed 

 once or twice a day with the following liniment ; 

 and afterwards a poultice must be applied over the 

 swelled part, and his head and neck covered with 

 a warm hood, or flannel. 



(RECIPE, No. 67.) 

 Softening Liniment. 



Take — Elder ointment, and marshmallows ointment, of 



each four ounces ; 

 Water of pure ammonia (formerly known by 



the name of spirit of sal ammoniac), and 



spirit of turpentine, of each two ounces : 

 Strong camphorated spirit of wine, four ounces :' 

 Mix them well togetlier in a marble morlur for 



use. 



(RECIPE, No. 68.) 

 A Poultice for Swellings. 



Take — Water, or stale beer grounds, one quart ; 



Oatmeal, or linseed in powder, half a pound ; 

 Common salt three table spoonfuls : 

 Boil them together, and if too thin, add rye- 

 flour sufficient to bring it to a proper con- 

 sistency ; then add two ounces of hog's lard, 

 or half an ounce of rape seed oil, to prevent 

 it from becoming stiff and dry after it is 

 applied on the part affected. 



After the tumified parts of the glands, between 

 the jaws, and on the throat, have been well rub- 



