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the end of the yellow fever, when debility 

 and extreme weakness had taken place, and 

 with the happiest effect. It warms and sti- 

 mulates the stomach, brings on a genial 

 warmth and diaphoresis, and assists greatly 

 in giving a favourable turn to this disorder."* 



In recent pleuritic stitches, a poultice of 

 bruised pepper applied to the place affected, 

 frequently changed, removes the complaint ; 

 and the berries bruised and mixed with lard, 

 are recommended to be rubbed on paralytic 

 limbs. 



The following receipt is the famous pepper 

 medicine for the cure of malignant influenza 

 and sore throats ; which has been found 

 highly efficacious, and is recommended as a 

 powerful diaphoretic, stimulant, and anti- 

 septic. 



Take two table spoonfuls of small red 

 pepper, or three of common Cayenne pepper, 

 add two of fine salt, and beat them into a 

 paste ; add half a pint of boiling water, 

 strain off the liquor when cold, and add to it 

 half a pint of very sharp vinegar. Give a 

 table spoonful every half hour as a dose for 

 an adult, and so in proportion for younger 



* Wright. 



