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a distressing reaction, because each dose impairs the delicate 

 membrane of the stomach ; whereas the only rational course to 

 pursue is to endeavour to restore the injured or relaxed parts. 



Consumptives have received great benefit from the constant 

 use of honey. Instances are on record where persons have been 

 quite cured by it ; while others past all hope of recovery have 

 enjoyed many years of life they had ceased to hope for or expect. 



In that honey aids digestion, it of course gives healthy action 

 to the liver, purifies the blood, and improves the general health. 



A very distressing malady which will seldom yield to allopathic 

 treatment is that known as " gravel." Honey taken daily will 

 soon effect a cure, and I am quite sure those tortured with this 

 complaint will not fail to avail themselves of such a simple 

 remedy. 



For colds, coughs, and sore throats, I suppose there is hardly 

 a household but has had some experience with the use of honey 

 either alone, or mixed with vinegar, lemon juice, or even butter, 

 in case the palate does not appreciate the pure article alone. 



Honey as Food. 



Though the sweetest of all sweets, honey is not suitable for 

 cooking purposes in such a general manner as sugar, requiring a 

 much larger quantity to sweeten many articles of food, as well as 

 being more costly. There are many things however which are 

 much improved by the addition of honey, such as fruit pies or 

 puddings, cakes, &c. ; while a basin of bread and milk is made 

 very palatable when sweetened with it. 



The following are among many excellent recipes given in 

 Mr. T. G. Newman's " Honey as Food and Medicine " : — 



" Extracted honey is superior in ever way for preserving fruit. 

 Add one-third as much honey as fruit, boiling until the taste of 

 the honey has evaporated. 



" Those engaged in harvesting and other occupations tending 

 to create thirst, will find the following preparation a very palatable 

 and healthful drink in hot weather : — Take 1 2 gallons of water, 



