Liniment for Rheumatism, Sprains and Bruises
One ounce spirits of ammonia, one ounce spirits of turpentine, one ounce tincture of opium, one pint rain water, add a little soap. Shake well before using. Bathe affected part well with hot water before applying.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
An Ingrowing Toe Nail
Put a small piece of tallow in a spoon and heat it very hot and pour it over the granulations. This acts like magic.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
Cure for a Cold
Boil two ounces flaxseed in one quart of water, strain and add two ounces of rock candy, one-half pint of honey, juice of three lemons ; mix and let all boil well, let cool and bottle. Dose, one cupful on going to bed one-half cupful before meals, the hotter you drink it the better.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
Cure for Lumbago
Take a red pepper, break it in a teacup and pour water over it, bruising it with a spoon ; fill the cup up with water and drink three or four times in a day, and it will effect a sure cure.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
Liniment for Croup
Two ounces sweet oil, one ounce turpentine, one ounce gum camphor, one teaspoonful croton oil.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught
Cure for Sciatica
Two ounces tartaric acid, four ounces Epsom salts, two ounces citrate of magnesia, two ounces baking soda, two ounces cream tartar, six ounces icing sugar; One teaspoonful to a glass of water.
Source: The New Galt Cook Book, M. Taylor & F. McNaught