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pinch of menthol, or a half teaspoonful of the eucalyptus, and 
draw in the steam. The menthol is the best. It is also 
good for running at the nose. 
CHRONIC CATARRH. 
This condition, the result of neglected colds, is very 
stubborn, and, in some cases, incurable when it is connected 
with a syphilitic taint. Whatever kind of medicine is taken, the 
course of medicine once a week is invaluable, and should not 
be neglected. Use the compound decoction of sarsaparilla or 
the mixture (see p. 393), the inhalation of menthol or yarrow ; 
and as the throat is generally implicated, use the gargle as in 
chronic laryngitis, with a syringeful up the nostrils. There are 
several kinds of snuffs prescribed, which may be tried as helps 
to remove it :— 
DVEOT PH ard si6 ais + eerie edge eee se PORTE Lalas 
Cinnamon, in powder. .....+0++++eee2 Lwo drachms. 
Trisnitrate of Bismuth .,......+..+se+e+. Four drachms. 
Snuff up occasionally. 
Another :— 
Golden Seal, in fine powder.......... Half ounce. 
Morphia ...... secures aie en  debeersede ... Five grains. 
CS Tre ain eter ced tite aiena ht enters Half ounce, 
Or pinus canadensis instead of the golden seal ; an infusion of 
the pinus or hemlock bark, one ounce coarse powder toa pint 
of boiling water, with four ounces of the white extract of 
witch hazel. Mix, and use as a gargle, and syringe up the 
nostrils. Keep the bowels and the kidneys clear, and great 
benefit, or a perfect cure, will be the reward. 
