For the Tooth-ache
Each of the following remedies have been known to alleviate suffering. Turn up a wine-glass, put a little powdered alum on the round part, rub it to a paste with sweet spirits of nitre, and apply it directly to the cavity of the tooth, if there be one, if not, on the gum round it. Repeat this often.
Or: mix 2 drachms of alum, in impalpable powder, and 2 drachms of nitrous spirits of ether.
Or: 2 drachms of alum powdered very fine, with 7 drachms of nitrous spirits of ether.
Or: a drop of ether and of laudanum on cotton: this will also relieve the ear-ache.
Or: 1 oz. tincture of myrrh, 1 oz. tincture of gumlac, 1/2 oz. tincture of bark: mix the two last, shake well, add the myrrh by degrees, and shake well together. 1 table-spoonful to 2 of hot water; wash the mouth frequently, holding it in for some time.
Source: The English Housekeeper, Anne Cobbett
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