500 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
ELDER BARK, 
The regular doctors have found out the virtues of this tree, 
and testify that it is a genuine remedy for dropsy. A decoction 
of the bark is given in tablespoonful doses four to six times 
a day. 
SANTILENA, OR GROUND CYPRESS. 
This is an herb of great value. Itis strongly recommended 
by Professor Kirk, of Edinburgh, in his papers on health, for 
worms ; it is also good for indigestion. An ounce to the pint 
decoction is taken in tablespoonful doses three or four times. 
a day. Price 6d per ounce, post free. 
Norz.—All herbs are sent post free at 6d per ounce. 
We will now give some new remedies which, we feel 
assured, will benefit those of our readers who may suffer from 
any of the troubles they are intended for: 
ASTHMA, 
A new treatment for this distressing complaint consists in 
the injection of 1-50th of a grain of nitro-glycerine into the 
skin about the chest or arm. This can only be done by 
those experienced in the use of the hypdermic syringe. 
BILIOUSNESS. 
The Bilious and Aperient Powder we have found is a good 
remedy. Prepared thus :—Alex senna 2oz., jalap loz., man- 
drake $0z., cloves $oz., carbonate of soda toz., mint toz., all 
in fine powder. Mix and take from a half to a teaspoonful in 
sweetened water. First thing in the morning is the best time 
to take it. 
BURNS. 
_ In addition to what will be found on page 423, the 
application of glycerine has been tried with success. It soon 
eases the pain and removes the discolouration. We had 
occasion to use it ourselves and found it justify what we have 
stated. Apply it at once if at hand, if not use cold water. 
