re of camphor on a teaspoonful of sugar, mix
thoroughly; then add 6 teaspoonfuls of hot water and give a teaspoonful of
the mixture every ten minutes. This is indicated where the discharges are
watery, and where there is vomiting and coldness of the feet and hands.
Chamomilla is also an excellent remedy. Ipecac and nux vomica may also be
given.

In giving homoeopathic remedies, give 5 or 6 pellets every 2 or 3 hours.

3) The diet should be wholesome and nourishing.

_FOR TEETHING._

If a child is suffering with swollen gums, is feverish, restless, and
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WORMS.

_PIN WORMS._

Pin worms and round worms are the most common in children. They are
generally found in the lower bowels.

SYMPTOMS.--Restlessness, itching about the anus in the fore part of the
evening, and worms in the faeces.

TREATMENT.--Give with a syringe an injection of a tablespoonful of linseed
oil. Cleanliness is also very necessary.

_ROUND WORMS._

A round worm is from six to sixteen inches in length, resembling the common
earth worm. It inhabits generally the small intestines, but it sometimes
enters the stomach and is thrown up by vomiting.

SYMPTOMS.--Distress, indigestion, swelling of the abdomen, grinding of the
teeth, restlessness, and sometimes convulsions.

TREATMENT.--One teaspoonful of powdered wormseed mixed with a sufficient
quantity of molasses, or spread on bread and butter.

Or, one grain of santonine every four hours for two or three days, followed
by a brisk cathartic. Wormwood tea is also highly recommended.

SWAIM'S VERMIFUGE.
2 ounces wormseed,
11/2 ounces valerian,
11/2 ounces rhubarb,
11/2 ounces pink-root,
11/2 ounces white agaric.

Boil in sufficient water to yield 3 quarts of decoction, and add to it 30
drops of oil of tansy and 45 drops of oil of cloves, dissolved in a quart
of rectified spirits. Dose, 1 teaspoonful at night.

_ANOTHER EXCELLENT VERMIFUGE._

Oil of wormseed, 1 ounce,
Oil of anise, 1 ounce,
Castor oil, 1 ounce,
Tinct. of myrrh, 2 drops,
Oil of turpentine, 10 drops.

Mix thoroughly. Always shake well before using. Give 10 to 15 drops in cold
coffee, once or twice a day.

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HOW TO TREAT CROUP

SPASMODIC AND TRUE.

_SPASMODIC CROUP._

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DEFINITION.--A spasmodic closure of the glottis which interferes with
respiration. Comes on suddenly and usually a