330 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR, 
tinue; afterwards ic may be given less frequently. A pillow 
ot hops has been recommended. also cloths laid on the head 
wet with vinegar or cold water and vinegar. The bowels must 
be kept open either by the compound powder of mandrake or 
an injection This treatment will seldom fail to restore the 
patient. When the severe symptoms have ceased, give some 
of the convalescent medicine (see index). Let the diet of the 
patient be principally milk, bread, &c.; nothing of any 
irritating nature must be given. 
INFLAMMATION OF THE EAR (OritTI1s). 
This is a very painful affection, on account of the large 
number of nerves surrounding the organ. The causes of it 
are numerous and not always easily traced; blows, ccld winds, 
standing in draughts, exposure, &c. 
SyMPTOMS.—Great pain noise or ringing in the ear; 
sometimes in severe cases delirium; swelling, and redness 
may be seen at the opening. 
TREATMENT.— That recommended for inflammation of 
the brain with local application will cure it. App'ya poultice 
of scalded hops, after putting in five drops each cf iaudanum 
and glycerine , renew it as often as cold J: wil generally 
be found on inspectico that the throat ts affected; if so, use 
the herbs for steaming recommended in diphtheria ‘page 307). 
also the quinsy embrocation (see index); for miider forms 
there are several drops for easing the pain The juice of 
Onions and laudanum equa! parts. five drops put into the 
eat gives instant relief Or take— 
Ear Drops 
Oilot Sassafras ...«c04. caseacdsstpets. Bale oufice. 
Oil of Sweet Almonds Sree teetsr ever: Half ounce. 
Tincture of Opium... ees ee ste eotrrerar Half ounce 
AMOOT IRN 4 issaiswies speeded guvckineee Pen ee RS GERe OIL. 
Dissolve, warm it, soak a pledget of cotton wool, put into the 
ear and bind over, if the pain is great an anodyns should 
be given. Those who are subject to this complaint ought to 
put a little cotton in their ears in cold windy weather and. 
while sleeping. For chronic inflammation cr running at the 
