Читать книгу Dr. Chase's New Receipt Book, or Information for Everybody - Alvin Wood Chase - Страница 5

Table of Contents

Dr. White's Remedy, or Liniment for.—Strongest alcohol and spirits of turpentine, each 1 pt.; camphor gum and saltpetre, each 1 oz.; beef's brine, 2 qts. Dissolve the camphor gum and saltpetre in the alcohol; then add the turpentine. Scald and skim the beef's brine, and when cold, add it. To be shaken when used.

Remarks.—Dr. White used it extensively, and with success, in weak backs and all other spinal affections, rheumatism, etc., and also claimed to have cured several cancers with it.

Kerosene, ½ pt., and camphor gum, 1 oz., cured a friend of mine with whom I was acquainted for forty years; his fingers and hands were set nearly shut. Bathing his hands 3 or 4 times daily for 3 or 4 days made decided improvements, and finally cured them.

Cancer—A New Remedy which Carbonizes the Cancerous Tumor with but Little or No Pain, and Not Poisonous.—Directions—Apply to the surface of the sore the chloride of chromium (a new salt of this rare metal), incorporated into stramonium ointment. This preparation, in a few hours, converts the tumor into perfect carbon, and it crumples away. Specimens of cancers thus carbonized were inspected by a number of physicians at a recent meeting held at the N. Y. Medical University, where a paper was read on this new method of treating cancer, which had the appearance of charcoal, and were easily pulverized between the fingers. The remedy causes little or no pain, and is not poisonous.

Cancer, Relief of Pain in.—Dr. Brandini, of Florence, Italy, has recently discovered that citric acid will assuage (relieve) the violent pain of cancer. He applies to the part pledgets of lint soaked in a solution of citric acid, 4 grs.; dissolved in soft water, 350 grs. (about ¾ oz.), with the result of affording instantaneous relief in the most aggravated cases.

Cancer, Chromic Acid Found Valuable in.—Prof. John King, in his American Dispensatory, more than a dozen years ago, spoke of chromic acid being found advantageous in cancers, malignant tumors, ulcers, etc.

SCIATIC RHEUMATISM—Successful Remedies.—Internal and Alterative. Fl. ex. of poke root, 1 oz.; fl. ex. of gelsemium, 1 dr.; mix. Dose.—Take 20 drops, morning and evening, in a little water.

Fl. ex. of blue flag, 1 oz. Dose.—Take 15 drops, at noon and bed time, in a little water.

Apply externally, along the back part of the thigh, as a liniment, tinct. of iodine and aqua ammonia, each 1 oz.; mix, and rub on thoroughly 3 times daily.

Apply the following preparation the whole length of nerve:

Menthol, 12 grs.; alcohol, to dissolve the menthol, 7 minims (drops); oil of cloves, 1 oz.; mix. [Menthol is one of the newer remedies, sometimes also called Japanese camphor. It is made from a species of mint growing in Asia, Japan, and I think in China also. It is in the form of crystals, and smells much like peppermint.]

This mixture is known to be of almost immediate benefit in neuralgic affections.

External Remedy, or Liniment for Sciatica, Lumbago, Stiff Joints, Contracted Cords, Rheumatism, etc.—Very Successful.—For External Use Only.—Fl. ex. of aconite root (never of the leaf, for these purposes), 12 ozs.; oil of hemlock, 3 ozs.; sulphate of zinc, 1 oz.; strongest alcohol, 1 qt.; soft or distilled water, 1 qt. Directions—Take at least a 3 qt. bottle and put in the alcohol, oil of hemlock, and extract of aconite root together; dissolve the sulphate of zinc in a little water and add lastly the water also; shake, always, before pouring out into a smaller bottle for use, and always shake before pouring out upon the parts, or into the hand for application. I have given it in these large quantities, because it is to be applied freely, at least twice daily, in any case, in very painful cases three times a day, pouring upon the parts and rubbing in several times at each application. Do not get it into the eyes, nor is it ever to be taken internally in any case.

Rheumatism, Successful Alterative for—The Crutches Thrown Away by the Use of Half a Bottle.—Tincts. of sarsaparilla and quassia, of each 3 ozs.; iodide of potash, 1 oz.; quinine, 20 grs.; water, 1 pt. Directions—Put all into a quart bottle, and shake when taken. Dose—1 tablespoonful just before each meal.

The person communicating this recipe, "W. W.," of Independence, Ohio, says: "I was 3 months on crutches, before I took half of it I threw the crutches away." It is probable that this amount of the iodide of potash may be more than some persons can take, as there are those who cannot take it in large doses—this will be known by a stiffness of the nose, throat, etc., as though they had taken a bad cold. In such cases lessen the dose to a teaspoonful, and next time double the amount of tinctures, else use half the amount of the iodide.

Acute or Inflammatory Rheumatism—A New and Successful Remedy.—After a fair trial of the salicylate of soda, in acute rheumatism, i.e., in a rheumatism with pain and often swelling of joints, etc., from having taken a cold, the profession and doctors have come to a very favorable opinion of its use for rheumatism, as well as in tonsilitis and sick head-aches, which see.

Dr. Clouston, in the June number of the Practitioner, thinks the action of the salicylate of soda on acute rheumatism is most marked, as in 63 per cent.—63 in 100—the acute stage lasted only three days; the pain being relieved in a few hours, and the remainder of the disease having no serious symptoms; he thinks, however, its use should be commenced early in the disease, if benefit to any extent is to be experienced, and in doses not less than 10 grs. every hour, until the pain and severe symptoms are relieved, then less often, 2, 3, or 4 hours, and finally less amount. Dr. Clouston's recipe is as follows: Salicylic acid, 3 drs.; carbonate of soda, 1½ drs.; syrup of lemon, 1 oz.; cinnamon water to make 8 ozs.; mix. Dose—A tablespoonful every two hours.—Medical Digest.

Remarks.—The Medical Summary, of New York, says: "The salicylate of potash has also been used with success: Salycilic acid, 2 drs.; bi-carbonate of potash, 3 drs.; water, 2 ozs.; mix. Dose—A teaspoonful every 2 or 3 hours.

LINIMENT—Mrs. Chase's—For Ladies.—Best alcohol, 1 qt.; camphor gum, chloroform, laudanum, sulphuric ether, tinctures of myrrh and capsicum, and oil of red cedar, each 1 oz.; oil of peppermint, cloves, cajeput, and wormwood, each ¼ oz.; mix, and keep corked for use.

Dr. Chase's Golden Oil, or Strong Camphor Liniment.—Gum camphor, 2 ozs.; oil of origanum, hemlock, sassafras and tincture of cayenne, each 1 oz.; oil of cajeput, spirits of turpentine, chloroform, and sulphuric ether, each ½ oz.; best alcohol, 1 pt.; mix, and keep corked—as all liniments should be when not being used.

Dose—The dose may be from 15 drops to a teaspoonful, according to the severity of the case, in sugar, or in a little sweetened water or milk: to be repeated in 15 to 30 minutes, also according to the severity of pain, griping of bowels, etc.

Externally—For rheumatism, severe pains, etc., it should be poured upon the spot, or into the hand and applied, rubbing it well three or four times at each application; and, if the place allows it, hold the hand upon it till the heat and smarting subside. Do this night and morning, and, if a severe case, at noon also.

Liniments, Patent or Proprietary—Perry Davis' Pain Killer.—Some analysis recently made in the east, and published in the Druggists' Circular gives the following as the articles composing the medicines named: Spirits of camphor, 2 ozs.; tinct. of capsicum, 1 oz.; gum myrrh, ¼ oz.; gum guaiac, ½ oz.; alcohol, 3 ozs.

R.R.R. (Radway's Ready Relief).—Soap liniment, 1½ ozs.; tinct. of capsicum, ½ oz.; water of ammonia, ½ oz.; alcohol, ½ oz. This for 50c. a bottle.

Hamlin's Wizard Oil.—Spirits of camphor, ½ oz.; aqua ammonia, ¼ oz.; oil of sassafras, ¼ oz.; oil of cloves, 1 dr.; chloroform, 2 drs.; spirits of turpentine, 3 drs.; dilute alcohol, 3 drs.

Giles' Liniment of Iodide of Ammonia.—Iodine, 15 grs.; camphor gum, ¼ oz.; oils of lavender and rosemary, each 1 dr.; alcohol, ½ pt.; strong aqua ammonia, 1 oz.

Cure-All Liniment.—Gum camphor, gum myrrh, opium, pulverized cayenne, and oil of sassafras, each 1 oz.; oils of hemlock, red cedar, wormwood, spirits of turpentine, and hartshorn, each ½ oz.; best alcohol, 1 qt. Directions—Cut the opium finely; mix, and shake daily for a week or 10 days; then strain or filter.

Remarks.—It will be found a valuable liniment for all purposes for which liniments are used.

Lightning Liniment.—Chloroform and ether, each 1 oz.; laudanum, 2 ozs.; spirits of turpentine, 4 ozs.; mix.

Remarks.—Mr. Johnson, of Grand Rapids, Mich., says: "Bathe legs, back, or any part of the body with it, and it will give immediate relief." Good for nervous affections, rheumatism, etc.

Goitre, Bronchocele, or Swelled Neck—Dr. Mason's Internal and External Remedy.—I. Internal—Iodide of potash, 1 oz.; fl. ex. of sarsaparilla, 6 ozs.; fl. ex. of dandelion, 4 ozs.; dissolve the iodide in a tea-cup of soft water, then add to the extracts, in a bottle sufficiently large, 1 pint of simple syrup. Dose—One teaspoonful half hour before each meal.

Remarks.—If in any case this causes a stuffing up of the nose, as is often said on taking cold, the dose must be lessened about one-half, or else as much more of the extracts and syrup must be added—with some people the iodide of potash causes this condition. Occasionally one cannot take it all; the extracts, then, must be taken without it, but the cure will not be as rapid. The patient is advised to drink only boiled water.

II. External—Take tinct. of iodine, 2 ozs.; soft water, ½ oz.; sulphite of soda, sufficient to remove the color of the iodine from the tincture before adding the water, which prevents the coloring of the skin or clothing. With a small brush, or swab, paint this tincture, once daily, upon the swelling, and so continue until cured.

Remarks.—The doctor says: "This remedy needs no recommendation, as it has been used by quite a number, and with good results. It was sent to my wife by a Mrs. P. M. Avery, of Pennsylvania; but the idea of discoloration," he says, "I got from the Boston Medical and Surgical Journal."

COLIC, OR OTHER INTERNAL PAIN—German Remedy or Liniment for.—Alcohol, 1 qt.; oil of sassafras and hartshorn, each 2 ozs.; spirits of camphor and laudanum, each 1 oz.; spirits of turpentine, ½ oz.; tinct. of kino, ¼ oz.; mix. Dose—For colic, or any severe internal pain, from ½ to 1 teaspoonful may be taken for a dose; to be repeated in ½ to 1 hr., according to the severity of the case.

Colic—Cure by Quinine.—Dr. N. R. Derby, of Bergen Point, N.J., says, in the Medical Recorder, that by accident he discovered that a dose of 8 or 10 grs. of sulphate of quinine will speedily put an end to an attack of colic. He had had such attacks from childhood, but cured himself and several others in this way. This dose is for an adult. I should try it if I had occasion to do so.

CONSTIPATION, OR COSTIVENESS—Valuable Pills for.—Solid extracts of nux vomica and hyascyamus, and pulverized capsicum, each 25 grs.; podophyllin, and ext. of belladonna, each 10 grs.; mix thoroughly and make into 100 pills. Dose—If very constipated when you commence taking them, take two each night for 1 or 2 nights, or until the bowels become easy; then 1 only at night till cured.

Constipation—Hot Water as a Cure.—A cup of hot water, a friend says, is a grand tonic and stomach cleanser, and a sure cure for constipation. It should be taken night and morning, just before retiring and after rising.

Constipation or Costiveness—Newer Remedies.—For a few years past the fl. ex. of cascara sagrada has been much extolled, and also found quite satisfactory in relieving the difficulty, and if properly combined with other remedies, has cured very many cases. I have been very successful with the following combination:

Fl. ex. cascara sagrada, 1 oz.; tincts. nux vomica and belladonna, each 2 drs.; with syrup of Tolu, or syrup of wild cherry, 2½ ozs.; mix. Dose—A teaspoonful 3 times a day till the bowels become easy; then only at bed-time, till cured.

GRAVEL—Remedy.—A strong decoction, made with a handful of smart-weed in ½ pt. of water, taken with a gill of gin, is said to have discharged a tablespoonful of gravel at a time in 12 hours from the time it was taken. Keep on taking daily as long as any gravel is discharged.