ppears, in many cases, there is relief. If a discharge appears,
the earache was the result of an inflammation in the ear. So-called
earache lasts but a short time, and can be relieved by either hot or cold
applications; but when the earache continues for a day or more it is an
indication of more than pain in the ear and if a thorough examination is
made there will, no doubt, be found disease of the ear that is causing the
earache. Then the disease proper should be treated.

[368 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]

Treatment.--Hot or cold applications are of benefit. With the patient
lying upon the well ear, fill the canal with hot water (105 degrees F.).
Then place over the ear a flaxseed poultice or a roasted onion poultice,
four to five inches square and one-half inch thick and spread over all a
folded shawl. Bread and milk makes a good poultice also. A hot bran bag or
a hot salt bag is good. The heat must be continuous.

MOTHERS' REMEDIES. 1. Earache, Hot Raisin for.--"Hot raisins sometimes
relieve earache. Soak them in hot milk and change frequently." This is an
excellent remedy. The raisins should be placed in the ear canal, and they
are sure to give relief.

2. Earache, Flax and Cornmeal for.--"Flaxseed and cornmeal in oil." Take
equal parts of flaxseed and cornmeal and mix together, then add enough
sweet oil to moisten this mixture. This should be applied hot and kept so
by repeating as each poultice is cold. This will be found very beneficial.

3. Earache, Soothing Home Remedy for.--"Glycerin and laudanum heated and
dropped in the ear. Hot poultice of hops inclosed in cotton bag and
applied to the ear is very soothing." The glycerin and laudanum will give
temporary relief and the hops poultice retains the heat, which is one of
the essential things in earache.

4. Earache, Horse-radish Leaves for.--"Steaming the face and ear with
crushed horseradish leaves will give relief and soothes one to sleep."
When through steaming the face the horseradish leaves should be applied to
the face and ear as a poultice. This is very soothing.

5. Earache, Onion Sure Cure for.--"The heart of an onion." Roast the
heart of an onion and put in the canal of the ear. Then apply heat to the
outside of the ear and relief will soon be obtained.

6. Earache; Temporary Relief for.--

"Gum Camphor 1/2 dram
Olive Oil 1/2 ounce
Glycerin 1/2 ounce

Mix and drop in ear."

This is good to relieve, but should not be contin