D MOTHERS' REMEDIES 677]

Dropsy, Chestnut Leaves for.--"A tea made of chestnut leaves taken freely
instead of water." These leaves can be purchased at any drug store in
five-cent packages. Prepare the same as ordinary tea, only stronger.

Eczema, Lard and Sulphur for.--"Melt lard and sulphur. When cool add a
little alcohol to keep sweet." This combination is very soothing to the
parts affected.

Eczema, Gasoline for.--"Bathe the affected parts in gasoline; be careful
not to use the liquid where there is fire or lamps."

Erysipelas, Antiseptic Wash for.--

"Hyposulphite of Soda 8 ounces
Carbolic Acid (200 drops) 3-1/3 drams
Soft Water 1 pint"

The above wash has very strong recommendations as a local application. It
was secured from a family that had used it at different times for twenty
years. The family seemed to be susceptible to erysipelas and this medicine
had been used for three generations, grandfather, son and grandson. In
fact, it was the only remedy that helped their case, although many others
had been tried. The entire prescription would cost about fifteen cents.

Fishbone, Choking from.--"Raw egg, taken soon as possible." It helps to
carry bone out of throat and is a remedy ready at hand.

Goitre, a Good Remedy for.--

"Iodine 1 dram
Iodide of Potassium 4 drams
Soft Water 4 ounces

Apply night and morning. Rub on with feather or soft brush all around, as
well as immediately on the lump." This is a counterirritant and often used
for goitre.

Goitre, Iodine for.--"Blister with iodine. Heal with sweet cream, paint
and blister again. This wore my sister's goitre away. It took time but was
worth it." It should produce redness instead of a blister.

Headache, Lemon Juice and Coffee for.--"A teaspoonful of lemon juice in a
small cup of black coffee will relieve." This is an old tried remedy and
one that will be found beneficial.

Inflammatory Rheumatism, Salt Petre and Sweet Oil for.--"One ounce salt
petre pulverized, one pint sweet oil. Rub parts affected."

Ingrowing Toenail, Home Treatment for.--"Cut a notch in the top of the
nail with a penknife, scrape the nail from base to top."

Ingrowing Toenail, a Good Canadian Remedy for.--"Paint part under flesh
with four parts caustic potash, six parts warm water. Paint part and
scrape with piece of glass or sharp knife. Repeat till thin enough to
break of