Electric Catarrh Remedy.
This remedy, under various electrical names, is inclosed in a closely stoppered bottle or box containing a bit of zinc and copper to which is attached a piece of cotton or sponge saturated with the preparation, which is very volatile and irritating to the mucuous membrane, and produces by inhalation a decided effect at once. The patient is led to believe that there is some electrical value attached to the combination, and, strange to say, in the face of such absurdity it has many votaries; however, notwithstanding the electrical deception it has merits as an inhalant, and remarkable cures of catarrh, headache, neuralgia, etc., are ascribed to its use. The following is the required formula:
| Essential Oil of Mustard1 | ounce. |
| Carbolic Acid1 | ounce. |
| Oil of Hemlock1 | ounce. |
| Camphor1 | ounce. |
| Alcohol4 | ounces. |
Mix and dissolve. This can also be used as an external application, though not so good as another under the head of “Liquid Lightning” (see page [119]).