160 EFFECTUAL CURE FOR RHEUMATISM. 



petre, 1^ ounces gum guscomb, 2 nutmegs; tlie 

 whole to be finely powdered in a mortar and 12 

 ounces of molasses. A tea spoonful to be taken 

 every niglit on going to bed; should it operate 

 too much on the bowels, a smaller quantity is to 

 be taken. 



PLASTER FOR RHEUMATISM. 



Or Pains in the Back, &c. It is said to be a 

 certain cure. Take 1 pound of rosin and melt 

 it over a slow fire, then add ^ pint of tar pour- 

 ing in slowly, stirring all the time; when it is 

 well mixed pour all into cold water, and work 

 it well with your hands. As soon as it is cool 

 and stiff enough, spread it on a linen rag and 

 apply it to the affected part. The plaster should 

 be a little larger .than the pain extends — if you 

 put the plaster on sheep skin it will be better. 

 This is sure to give relief. 



