The Caldwell tribune. [volume] (Caldwell, Idaho Territory [Idaho]) 1883-1928, 1885-08-14
THE FAMILY DOCTOR,

ENGLISH physicians report the obtain.
ing OF purgative effects from the external
application of castor oil over the aldo
men.
Ii the skin Of the head becomes very
tender during confinement to the bed
make narrow pillow, cylinder shaped
and unite the ends. The head can rest
on such pillow and the ear not come
in contact with the surface. The ears
suffer most when the skin of the head is
tender.
SPRAINs are always promptly relieved
by allowing the coolest water to fall up
on the part steadily, until no discomfort
is experienced. Repeat as often as ne
cessary; keep the sprained Joint elevated
if about the hands, and horizontal if
about the feet, so as to promote the flow
of blood from the parts by gravity; and
live for few days ON fruits and coarse
bread mainly.
DIR. GUILLAssE, of the French navy.
reports that in the early stage of the
disease coffee is almost a specific against
typhoid fever. He gives to adults
two or three tablespoonfuls of strong
black coffee every two hours, alternating
with one or two..tea-spoonfuls of claret or
Burgundy wine. The beneficial effect
is immediate. A little lemonade or ci-
trate of magnesia should be given daily,
and after a while little quinine.
A SUPERIOR remedy for sore throat
is, on retiring to rest, to rub ON the out
side little volatile liniment, and swal-
low slowly few drops of paregoric, let
ting it dissolve in the saliva and spread
along down the inhamed parts. The
liniment is generally sufficient alone.
Volatile liniment is simply mixture of
sweet oil and aqua ammonia Called
liquid hartshorn). These are put into
vial and shaken, using such proper.
ton as to form semi-liquid soap. An
ounce or two can be got cheaply at the
druggists; and, if tightly corked, it
will keep for months. Rub it on with
the fingers. This is also good for sore
ness of the chest or joints, or for lame
ness, stiff neck, etc.
NASAL CATARRH.-Snuff up each nos.
tril about as much iodoform as would lie
ON a 3-penny piece. 1 did this about 6
o'clock in the evening, ard about IL
o'clock 1 was Immediately relieved, so
that the coryza was markedly diminished.
In that short time my cold had been
transported from the cold stage to the
stage of resolution. Next morning 1 was
almost well. 1 resolved to try this drug
on various friends and patients, and have
done so with great success. The coryza
and accompanying pain and discomfort
disappeared in few hours or in the
course of night. In cases of mild ca
tarrh 1 found it made the symptoms
great deal worse. 1 generally find one
application enough, and give smaller
quantity than used myself.
Medical Journal.
On the subject of preparing drinks for
fever patients, an exchange says:
Drinks made from fresh or preserved
fruits are sometimes useful in fevers.
Rhubarb tea is very refreshing spring
beverage. Slice about two pounds of
rhubarb, and boil for quarter of an
hour in quart of water strain the
liquor into Jug, adding small guam
tity of lemon peel and some sugar to
taste when cold it is fit for use. Apple
water may be made in the same manner.
The apples should be peeled and cored.
Sugar should not be added to either OF
the above until after the liquor is re-
moved from the fire. In the absence Of
fresh fruit, pleasant beverage may be
prepared by stirring sufficient raspberry
Jam or currant jelly into the required
quantity of water, straining the liquor
before giving it to the patient"