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This gives almost immediate relief.
The heart of a roasted onion put warm in the ear, and tie around the head a silk
handkerchief, has given relief.
A Wash for Sore Ears.
Make a tea of the black or candle-alder, wet a soft rag with it, and lay it on;
it should be applied three times a day, and occasionally wash it with castile
soap and water. The patient should take a mild purgative. If the ears are very
much inflamed, there should be a bread and milk poultice put on occasionally.
Elder ointment is also beneficial.
Weak Eyes.
Make a strong decoction of chamomile flowers, by boiling them in new milk; with
this bathe the eyes several times a day--continue it for several weeks; to bathe
the eyes in cold water before going to rest, is also good.
Pure rye whiskey is very good to bathe weak eyes.
Persons that are afflicted with sore eyes, have often been benefitted by putting
a small blister behind the ears, very high up on the hard part, so as to avoid
the leaders. Infants should not be exposed to the light too soon; it sometimes
weakens the sight and seriously injures the eyes.
The pith of sassafras put in water, is good to bathe inflamed eyes;
a decoction of young hyson tea is also used with benefit. Persons afflicted with
weak eyes should avoid a strong light, and should not strain their eyes with
reading or sewing at night.
I have known small doses of "charcoal mixture," relieve the eyes when there was
slight inflammation. Attention to diet is necessary.
Fold a linen handkerchief, dip it in cold water, and bind it over the eyes at
night on retiring, and you will experience
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