312 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
Medicine: Having, as far as possible, attended to the above 
directions, now make a decoction of the following :— 
BurdockiRoot .2.... vs.aes heer eweavegsy Ospecounce: 
Bitter Sweet Bark ......cceeceeeeseess One ounce. 
Elder Flowers ....... ha Se WG Kis ala CORELOERCA: 
Sassateass Bathe avics aha (hee Ges. One ounce 
Capsicum Pods or Chilies .............4. A teaspoonful 
Bruise, and simmer the roots in one quart of pure water half an 
hour, then put in the flowers, let it stand till cold, strain and 
press, and give a wineglassful three or four times a day. This 
mixture may be strengthened by the addition of two ounces 
of the blood tincture (see index.) While this is being 
prepared, if the patient is not in a very feeble state of health‘ 
a full Thompsonian course may be given, which in many 
cases will expel the disease at once, or greatly modify its 
attack, and render its cure quicker and more certain (see 
index.) Various lotions have been recommended to be used 
before the blistering takes place. Equal parts of tinctures of 
lobelia and blood-root, to four parts of vinegar, makes a very 
good one; a decoction of smartweed, &c. These lotions 
are put on with a saturated cloth and kept moist. At bed- 
time, if the pain is very severe, a poultice of slippery elm, the 
surface of which is covered with the breast liniment (see 
index), will give relief and assist the cure. Mashed 
craneberries have been strongly recommended. If they can 
be obtained fresh, use them fresh ; if not, should you wish to 
try them, you can get them preserved at our place. In order 
to keep down fever, or when the eruption suddenly disappears 
in the skin, the fever powder or fever tincture in full doses 
should be given to. promote sweating and cause a 
determination to the surface. The eclectic treatment is 
based upon the same general principles. It is preferred by 
many on account of it being less troublesome to administer. 
In some cases it will suit the patient better. It may be 
alternated with the herbal. In any case it is good to fall back 
on one if the other does not fulfil indications after a reasonable 
trial. If there is fever, give a purgative of 
