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acne, and the bark of the bittersweet root (Dulcamarse) 

 together; after boiling sufficiently, strain, and simmer 

 down with hog's lard. It is a very soothing and healing 

 salve for wounds or bruises, made by kicks, &c. ; and 

 W'hen the wound is much swollen or inflamed, the infu- 

 sion of tobacco may be added to advantage. 



By Diuretics are meant those medicines which increase 

 the discharge of urine; for this purpose spirits of nitre 

 may be given, from half to one ounce for a dose, for 

 once or twice, but when continued it is liable to produce 

 inflammation of the urinary organs. Broom corn tops 

 or seed, boiled in water, and given freely, prove an ex- 

 cellent diuretic; and also boughs or balsam of fir. 



Diuretic or Urine Balls — Are made as follows: hard 

 soap, common turpentine, balsam of fir, each four drachms, 

 oil of juniper, twenty drops, powdered rosin to form a 

 ball. For dropsy or water-farcy, add to the above all- 

 spice and ginger, each two drachms; make four balls, 

 and give one morning and evening until it has the de- 

 sired effect. 



Diaphoretics — Are those medicines that increase the 

 natural exhalation by the skin; that is, they produce per- 

 spiration or sweating. Thoroughwort (Eupatorium per- 

 foliatum), boneset. crosswort, thoroughstem or Indian 

 sage, hemlock, sassafras, ginger, and cayenne pepper, with 

 many other things act as a diaphoretic. 



Expectorants. — These are medicines which facilitate 

 the rejection of mucus, phlegm, or other fluids, from the 

 throat, trachea and lungs. For this purpose the follow- 

 ing will be found beneficial, viz: the slippery elm tea, 



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