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Scarf. — A lamp of fresh qmcklime the size of a walnut, droi»p©d into a 

 pint of water and allowed to stand all night, the water being then poured oflf 

 from the sediment and mixed with a quarter of a pint of the best vinegar, 

 forms the beat wash for scurf in the head. It is to be applied to the roots of 

 the hair. 



\2) Half a pint of rose-water, and one ounce of spirits of wine mixed to- 

 gether. Part the hair as much as possible, and apply the mixture with a 

 piece of flannel. 



(iniiuy. — (1) Our cure is tar spread on the throat and quite up under 

 the ears. Cover with a cloth and go to sleep and wake up well. Only a 

 brown stain will remain; it is easily washed oflf with castile soap. It is a 

 sure reUef. It is our opinion that in cases of incipient scarlet fever or diph- 

 theria this is the remedy. It looks reasonable if it brings sore relief ia 

 quinsy, which it does. 



(2) A teacupful of red sago leaves to one quart of water, boil ten min- 

 utes, add four tablespoonfuls of >inegar, and sweeten with honey. In the 

 first stage of the disease, it might be used as a gargle, and then to rinse the 

 mouth; it should be used warm. It will be found invaluable. 



To Prevt-nt Hydrophobia— (1) The bites of mad dogs have been ren- 

 dered harmless by immediately cauterizing the wound with a saturated so- 

 lution of carlx)Uc acid, and keeping it constantly wet with a weaker solution 

 of the same, at the same time giving the patient, according to age, from two 

 to six drops of the spirits of ammonia in water, every two hours for twelve 

 or fourteen hours. The wound is not allowed to dry for an instant for three 

 or lour days. 



(2) Take immediately warm vinegar, or tepid water, and wash tlie wound 

 very clean; then dry it, and poxir upon the wound a few drops of muriatic 

 acid. Mineral acids destroy the poison of the saliva, and its evil eflect is 

 neutralized. 



Heartburn— (1) ReUef will be obtainc<l by using the following mixture, 

 which has been much recommended: Juice of one orange, water, and lump 

 sugar to flavor; and in proportion to the a<'idity of the orange, about half a 

 tea8{X)onfal of bi-carbonate of soda. Dissolve the sugar in the water, add 

 the orange-juice, then put in the soda. Stir, and dnnk while efler^c-scing. 



(2) A small piece of chalk put in a pitcher of water, without imparting 

 any taste whatever to the same, will exercise a corrective effect upon the 

 stomachs of those who are troubled with acidity or heartburn, as it is 

 called. 



Inflammatory Rhenmatlsmi — (1) Sulphur and saltpeter, of each ona 

 ounce; gura guaiacnm, one-fourth ounce; colchicum root, or seed, and nut- 

 megs, of each one-fourth ounce; all to be pulverized and mixed with sim- 

 ple syrup, or molasses, two ounces. Doee: One teasxxxmful every two 

 hours until it moves the bowels rather &«ely; then three or four times d^oly 

 until cured. 



(2) Half an ounce of pulverized 8altx)etre put in a half a pint of sweet oil; 

 bathe the parts affected, and a sound cure will si.tedily bo effected. 



Stye on the Eyelid. — (1) Put a teaspoonful of tea in a small bag; pour 

 on it just enough boiling water to moisten it; then put it on the eye pretty 

 warm. Keep it on all night, and in the morning the stye will most likely be 

 (one; if not, a second application is sure to remove it. 



