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For AsraMA honey is an excellent remedy. Mix 1 ounce of castor 

 oil with 4 ounces of honey. Take one tablespoonful night and morn- 

 ing. A simple and beneficial remedy. 



One of the best uses that honey can be put to medicinally is in cases 

 of sore and inflamed eyes. There are numerous reports of late in the 

 bee journals from people who, after suffering for some time with these 

 complaints, and trying many remedies without getting relief, have 

 been cured by using honey wash. 



Honey Eye Wash, for sore or inflamed eyes.— One part of honey to 

 five parts of water. Mix, and bathe the lids, putting a few drops into 

 the eye two or three times a day until well. 



Honey also makes excellent vinegar. The washings of the extractor, 

 cappings, or vessels that are used for honey, that otherwise would 

 be wasted, will do for this purpose. About 3 or 4 pounds are sufficient 

 for 5 gallons. Put in a cask and stand in the sun. Makes splendid 

 pickling vinegar. 



These recipes have been taken from various sources and may be 

 relied upon, many of them having been tried by myself. 



■Proverb. 



"Pleasant words are as as honey-comb, sweet to the soul, 

 and health to the bones." 



Prov. xvi. 24. 



