BRINKERHOFF SYSTEM OF TREATING PILES AND OTHER DISEASES OF THE RECTUM.
There have been so many inquiries of late concerning the above treatment that we deem it a duty to tell our readers, as nearly as possible, of what the alleged specific treatment consists. The following is the Brinkerhoff secret pile remedy or injection:
Carbolic Acid 1 ounce
Olive Oil 5 ounces
Zinci Chloridi 8 grains
Mix.
The above amount would cost about 40 cents. Inject into the largest piles, eight drops; into the medium sized piles from four to six drops; into small piles from two to three drops; into club-shaped piles near the anal orifice two drops. He directs hot sitz baths for cases where violent pains follow an injection. He recommends an interval of from two to four weeks between each injection.
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COUGHS.
Hydrochlorate Ammonia 1 dram
Syrup Pruni Virginani 1 ounce
Syrup Squills 1 ounce
Tincture Opii Camphor 1/2 ounce
Syrup Tolu 1/2 ounce
Syrup Rock Candy to make 4 ounces
Mix. Dose: Teaspoonful every three to four hours.
This cough remedy is simple, but very effective remedy for coughs, such as are generally experienced after catching a severe cold. Keep bowels open with good cathartic.
The above amount would cost about 45 cents.