RECIPES. 505 



CHRONIC COUGH. 



This is generally the consequence of neglected 

 catarrhal affections, worms, etc. For treatment, 

 give twice each day Barbadoes aloes, 2 oz.; pulv. 

 foxglove (or digitalis), i oz. ; linseed meal, 13 oz. 

 Mix with molasses. Dose, i oz. 



Another remedy is, sal ammoniac, i oz. ; 

 squills, pulv., Yi oz.; aloes, pulv., i oz. ; linseed 

 meal, 16 oz. ; mix with molasses, and divide into 

 four balls ; to be given one each night for four 

 days. 



TREATMENT FOR RHEUMATISM. 



Poultice the feet with mustard and flaxseed 

 meal. Give internally of nux vomica, i oz. ; 

 pulv. gentian root, 13^ oz.; pulverized ginger, i 

 oz. Mix and divide into 12 powders; give one 

 every night in the feed, keep the body warm, and 

 give no corn. 



