inent wart; cut it off by successive layers;
shave it till you come to the surface of the skin, and till you draw
blood in two or three places. When you have thus denuded the surface
of the skin, rub the part thoroughly over with _lunar caustic_. One
effective operation of this kind will generally destroy the wart; if
not, cut off the black spot which has been occasioned by the caustic,
and apply the caustic again, or _acetic acid_ may be applied in order
to get rid of it.

2428. Corns (1).

Any remedy for these painful growths, to be effectual, must include
removal of the usual cause--pressure by tight or ill-fitting boots.
Strong acetic acid may be used, but great care is necessary in
applying it, to avoid burning the adjacent parts. _Soft corns_ may be
cured by extract of lead.

2429. Corns (2).

A very good remedy for corns is that known as "Celandine," which is
harmless and easily applied. Any chemist will supply it.

2430. To Cure Stings of Bees and Wasps.

The sting of a bee is generally more virulent than that of a wasp, and
with some people attended with very violent effects. The sting of a
bee is barbed at the end, and is consequently always left in the
wound; that of a wasp is pointed only, so that the latter insect can
sting more than once, which a bee cannot do. When stung by a bee, let
the sting be instantly pulled out; for the longer it remains in the
wound, the deeper it will pierce, owing to its peculiar form, and emit
more of the poison. The sting is hollow, and the poison flows through
it, which is the sole cause of the pain and inflammation. The pulling
out of the sting should he done carefully, and with a steady hand; for
if any part of it breaks in, all remedies then, in a great, measure,
will be ineffectual. When the sting is extracted, suck the wounded
part, if possible, and very little inflammation, if any, will ensue.
If hartshorn drops are immediately afterwards rubbed on the part, the
cure will be more complete.

2431. A Cure for Bee Stings, etc.

Among other simple remedies for this purpose, rubbing the part
affected with sweet oil, the juice of onion, or the blue bag used in
washing, slightly moistened, will be found efficacious.

2432. Nettle Stings.

The sting of a nettle may be cured by rubbing the part with rosemary,
mint, or sage leaves. Dock leaves are also said to supply an effectual
remedy.