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FILMS IN THE EYE. 



Bathe the affected part twice a day with water in which a 

 little vitriol has been dissolved (the size of a large horse bean to 

 a pint of spring water) and in a minute or two wash it in clear 

 water. 



Or bathe with the following lotion twice a day : 

 Sulphate of copper, one scruple, 

 water, four ounces 



SPRAINS. 



Sprains are painful swellings of the ligaments and tendons of 

 the joints, and are caused by too great exertion of the limbs, of 

 which the tendons become relaxed. They should be well rubbed 

 with the following twice a day : 



Camphor, two drams 

 brandy, one ounce 



when the camphor is well dissolved, add one ounce of sweet oil, 

 and shake them well together. Should not this have the desired 

 effect, try the following : 



Spirit of hartshorn, two drams 

 sweet oil, six drams 



well shaken, and applied as the other. Give a spoonful or two 

 of syrup of buckthorn. 



