400 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
a day, and a teaspoonful of tincture avena sativa in warm 
water, sweetened if preferred. 
HYSTERIA, OR HYSTERICS, 
Is a nervous trouble, supposed at one time to be due to 
uterine derangement, but it is found to happen when, to all 
appearance, the womb is in its normal condition. The causes 
are, sudden emotion of the mind, irregular menstruation, 
indigestion, constipation, worms, &c. Treatment: Give 
antispasmodic tincture, put the feet in hot water and mustard, 
put cold water on the face and head. Prevention: Correct 
the digestion, treat the symptoms as directed under respective 
heads, calm the mind, take out-door exercise, weather 
permitting, seek cheerful company, live in hope—the hope of 
eternal life and happiness, which is within the reach of all. (See 
New Testament.) ‘Some of our readers may scoff at this 
advice. We give it, however, in the conviction that it ts the 
very best that can be given, not only for the i to come, but 
also for the present. 
ST. VITUS DANCE (CHorREA}. 
This disease consists of a partial loss of control over the 
voluntary muscles. Nervous derangementis the direct cause. It 
is often confined to one side of the body or only apart of it, 
and may be induced by anything that throws the system out 
of harmony. Treatment: Nervine medicine. Take the 
eervine pills and a mixture of— 
SROMCAD’ sora ae hel ve ceaWdrees SOG OMe, 
Burdock Seed, crushed .....ee..ee.2.. One ounce. 
Wood Betony .6 0000s Teadeel asinine « RE OUNCE: 
SE TORN SV OM: 04 owes 60.040 0-00 ogee eee 
Steep in a quart of boiling water, when cold strain, and if 
preferred sweeten and take a wineglassful three times a day; 
children according to age. Rub the spine with a strong 
SOOTHING OINTMENT. 
Vaseline ..cccoressrcccccesocsesese One ounce. 
Extract of Stramonium ....eeeseeee+s+e One drachm. 
Extract of Cannabis Indica .......... Half drachm. 
