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books, muco-purulent ophthalmia, which is usually the result 
of gonorrhcea in one or both of the parents, especially the 
mother. The appearance at birth, or manifested soon alter, 
of the thick yellow discharge from the eyes, shows the nature of 
this grave affection. Little can be done, but keep them clean, 
which is no easy matter. For a babe we would recommend a 
tea of raspberry leaves and gum myrrh, one ounce of the leaves, 
half an ounce of gum myrrh in powder. Infuse in a pint of 
water one hour, strain, and after wiping off the matter bathe the 
eyes with asoft rag every hour or less as needful. Ifthe baby is 
very young, it will be better for the mother to take medicine. 
The compound decoction of sarsaparilla, with the alterative 
pills, if required, will be beneficial. For inflammation of the 
eyes, not of the above type, make an eye-wash with 
Marshmallow Roots: asses cee »»« One ounce 
Raspberry Leaves .....  Wiotere cba all dnp 
Gum Myrrh, in powder............ .. One drachm 
Infuse as before, strain, 'and use three to six times a day, 
with a small soft sponge. Do not use the same lot of 
mixture twice. Once or twice a week, according to the 
strength of the child, give a medicated vapour bath of 
burdock, common dock, and yarrow, a handful of each. 
Simmer them in a quart of water ten minutes, throw them into 
the can or basin, and steam over them for fifteen minutes: 
wipe down with the vinegar and water, dry, put to bed, give 
composition to keep the perspiration up for some time. The 
antiscorbutic mixture, given for sores behind the ears, or scald 
head, will answer for this purpose. This may be alternated 
with any other purifying mixture. The way to cure is through 
the blood, assisted with local applications. A poultice of 
slippery elm, put on at bed-time, has been found beneficial. 
If an ointment is required, the vaseline and marigold 
preparation, recommended for small-pox, will be found an 
excellent ointment for inflamed sore eyes. 
MEASLES 
Is an inflammatory disease, generally communicated, it is 
