276 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCYOR, 
indigestible food or stimulating drinks of any kind, the 
unpleasant symptoms appear. It will often be found sufficient 
simply for the mother to alter her mode of living, for so closely 
connected is the child’s life with hers, that she cannot 
possibly suffer without the infant being affected. It sometimes 
happens, however, that the weakness has been inherited from 
the father; if he has suffered from indigestion of long standing, 
or other disease, the child will often be found to suffer also. 
The following medicine may be prepared and given with 
the greatest advantage :— 
INFANTS’ SOOTHING Syrup, No. 1.— 
English Rhubarb Root, dry, cut small Qne ounce. 
Cinnamon, bruised... 0.54025. 0as Quarter ounce. 
AMISEOGd on. ase rare sp feanb anges ah stntpechdN Two teaspoonfuls. 
Boil the whole gently in three-quarters of a pint of water 
for half an hour ; strain, press, sweeten well with honey, and 
give from a quarter, half, or whole teaspoonful of this 
mixture, according to age, from four to six times a day, when 
the symptoms are most troublesome. 
The syrup here recommended is harmless, simple, and 
effective, and will keep in this form for some time, if preserved 
in a cool place. It may be increased in strength, and given in 
larger doses with advantage, where the bowels are confined, to 
older children and adults also. 
SNUFFLES, OR STOPPAGE IN THE NOSE. 
The nostrils of infants are often stopped up, or plugged 
with a thick accumulation of mucus, the result of cold, 
irritation, or inflammation. A little lard or fresh butter rubbed 
in night and morning, or a bit of soft rag dipped in warm 
milk applied inside the nose, and a little balm or pennyroyal 
tea, will generally be found sufficient. After this has been 
done for a few nights, if it still continues, give a warm bath. 
The above treatment rarely fails to remove it in the course of 
two or three days. 
