SPRAINS.
For sprains of any part of the muscular structure, use one of the following prescriptions:—
| Oil of wormwood, | 1 ounce. |
| Tincture of lobelia, | 2 ounces. |
| Infusion of hops, | 1 quart |
Mix. Bathe the part twice a day.
Another.
| Wormwood, | a handful. |
| Thoroughwort | a handful. |
| New England rum, | 1 pint. |
Set them in a warm place for a few hours, then bathe the part with the liquid; and bind some of the herb on the part, if practicable.