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and sprinkled with cayenne pepper, and applied to the stomach, sometimes
relieves the pain; a mustard plaster is also of use.
For Cramp.
A foot-board to the bedstead is of great service, when you are taken with the
cramp in the night, and by placing the foot against it, will sometimes give
relief.
Another remedy is to tie a string round the limb, between the body and the pain,
about as tight as a physician does to draw blood; wear a bandage filled with
pounded brimstone round the limb, to prevent a return of it.
Sometimes to hold a roll of brimstone in each hand will relieve the cramp, and
persons subject to it should keep some by the bed-side to use in the night.
For Scalds and Burns.
When persons are badly scalded or burned, to put raw cotton on immediately, and
wet it with spirits, is very good; other remedies are,
linseed oil and lime water;
starch and cream;
scraped potatoes, molasses, and eggs beaten up and put on immediately. Almost
any thing will relieve the pain, that excludes the air. Be careful not to break
the skin, as it will be longer in healing.
If a foot is scalded, pour cold water over it and cut the stocking. You should
be careful to use linen rags about a burn, as cotton rags cause irritation.
After the place begins to heal up, a salve may be applied, made of equal parts
of Burgundy pitch, beeswax, sheep's tallow, and sweet oil, melted together over
the fire; renew it twice a day, washing the place each time with milk and water,
and a little castile
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