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ginger instead of mustard. A little vinegar is sometimes added to each of these
poultices.
A Stramonium Poultice.--Stir one tablespoonful of Indian meal into a gill of
boiling water, and add one tablespoonful of bruised stramonium seeds.
Wormwood and Arnica are sometimes applied in poultices. Steep the herbs in half
a pint of cold water, and when all their virtue is extracted stir in a little
bran or rye-meal to thicken the liquid; the herbs must not be removed from the
liquid.
This is a useful application for sprains and bruises.
Linseed Poultice.--Take four ounces of powdered linseed, and gradually sprinkle
it into a half pint of hot water.
A REMEDY FOR BOILS.
An excellent remedy for boils is water of a temperature agreeable to the
feelings of the patient. Apply wet linen to the part affected, and frequently
renew or moisten it. It is said to be the most effectual remedy known. Take
inwardly some good blood purifier.
CURE FOR RINGWORMS.
Yellow dock, root or leaves, steeped in vinegar, will cure the worst case of
ringworm.
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