Madame Young's Guide to Health / Her experience and practice for nearly forty years; a true family herbal, wherein is displayed the true properties and medical virtues of all the roots, herbs, &c., indigenous to the United States, and their combination in all the diseases the human body is heir to; also, an explanation of the human body, its liability to injuries through ignorance of its structure. Dedicated exclusively to her sex. - Amelia Young

INDEX.

Abdomen, the, [124]
Abortion, [131]
After Pains, [106]
Ague, [23]
Angelica, [12]
Alder, Black (See Errata below.), [16]
DoDwarf, [24]
Alterative, [27]
Anti-bilious Physic, [54], [57], [98]
DoPills, [49]
DoFemale Pills, [59]
Appetite, loss of, [12], [32], [101], [104]
DoRegular, [17]
Asparagus Roots, [89]
Asthma, [21], [30], [38], [39], [55], [83], [105]
Asthmatic Elixir, [79]
Astringent, [31]
Avens, [39]
Back, pains in the, [18], [28], [34]
Doweak, [87]
Balmory, or Snakehead, [12]
Balsam of Honey, [96]
DoFir, [23]
Doof Life, [46]
Bathing, [140]
DoAnodine Solution, [92]
Beer, [86]
DoIndian, [60]
Beggar Lice, (Nervine), [12]
Beth, or Pappoose Root, [28]
Bitters, Anti-scorbutic, [55]
Bitter Root, [21], [28]
Bitter Sweet, [35]
Bladder, derangement of, [23], [31], [32]
DoStone in, [77]
Bleeding, to stop, [69]
Blisters, Butternut for, [41]
Blood, cleansing the, [13], [20], [24], [26], [28], [29], [34], [82], [86]
DoRoot, [95]
DoSpitting, [25], [36], [105]
Doto warm the, [81], [93]
DoVomiting of, [48]
Bloody Flux, [27], [53], [89]
Blue Flag, [13]
Boils, [56], [57], [68]
Bones, broken, [78]
Bone Ointment, [95]
Bowels, complaints of the, [20], [90]
DoInflammation of, [47]
DoPains in the, [22], [41]
Dothe, [161]
Doto regulate, [63]
Doweak, [19], [35]
Breast, Cancer in the, [36]
DoPain in the, [85]
DoSore, [23], [76], [82]
Bronchites, [30]
Bruises, poultice for, [23], [68]
Bryony, White, [25]
Buckthorn, [32]
Burdock Root, [28]
Burns or Scalds, [25], [33], [70], [77], [78]
Cachexies, [31], [32]
Camomile, [33]
Cancer, [36], [65], [68], [75], [98], [99]
Canker, [22], [30]
Carbuncles, [109]
Carrot Seed, [23]
Carroway Seed, [23]
Catamenia, [85]
Catarrh, [26], [91]
Catnip, [18]
Cathartic, [28], [29], [32]
Celandine, [24]
Chest, formation of, [115]
DoPains in the, [17], [24]
Chick Weed, [34]
Chilblains, [86]
Children, Diet of, [177]
Cholera Morbus, [87]
Cholic, Billious, [23], [24]
DoWind, [12], [19], [23], [39], [72], [80], [111]
Chronic Disorders, [27]
Chylification, [164]
Chymification, [163]
Clap, [37]
Coffee, Medical, [53]
Cohosh Root, [27]
Comfrey, [36]
Colds, [34], [66]
Composition, [42], [61]
Convulsions, [25]
Consumption, [33], [78], [84], [86]
Consumptive Complaints, [62], [71]
DoFemales, [85]
DoPersons, [19], [25], [38], [97]
Cordial, Neutralising, [90]
Corns, [103]
Costiveness, [39]
Cough, [11], [21], [22], [23], [24], [25], [34], [44], [63], [66], [104]
DoDrops, Acid, [50]
DoMixture, [43], [72], [91]
DoPowders, [51], [53]
DoSyrup, [84]
Cramps, [25]
Cranesbill, [24]
Crosswort, [20]
Cucumber, Wild, [107]
Dandelion, [20]
Deafness, [62], [100]
Debility or Languor, [12], [20], [22], [34], [39], [86], [104]
Decline of Life in Females, [28]
Diabetes, [47], [83]
Diaphoretic, [21]
Diaphragm, [121]
Diarrhœa, [22], [36], [39]
Diet, Children’s, [31]
Digestion, [19], [55]
DoTime of, [184]
Digestive Organs, [159]
Diuretic, [26], [32], [88]
Dragon’s Claw, or Fever Root, [15]
Dropsy, [14], [24], [26], [31], [32], [47], [49], [65], [61], [73], [95], [108]
DoHydrogogue purge for, [25]
Doof the Brain, [54]
Doof the Chest, [48]
Dysentery, [21], [27], [28], [36], [37], [39], [42], [59], [98]
Dyspepsia, [12]
Ear-ache, [24], [68]
Elecampane, [25]
Elm, Slippery, [25]
Elixir Pro, [65], [78]
Emetic, [21], [28], [29], [42], [109]
DoAnti Drops, [52], [93]
Epilepsy, [40]
Eruptions, Cutaneous, [19]
Essences, to make, [58]
Evacuation, [165]
Evergreen, or Wintergreen, [13]
Expectorant, [19]
Extracts, ordinary, [220]
Eye Water, [60], [68]
Eyes Inflammation of the, [13], [24], [63]
Eyes, Film on the, [107]
DoSore, [32], [57], [58]
DoWeak, [56]
Eye Wash, [43]
Febrifuge, [15], [39]
Feet, Cold, [87]
Female Difficulties, [14], [22], [28]
DoWeakness, [87]
Fevers, [11], [17], [19], [20], [24], [32], [33], [34], [93]
DoCathartic for, [110]
DoIndian Remedy for, [111]
DoIntermittent, [39]
DoRoot, [15]
DoSores, [51]
DoTyphoid, [139]
Fits, [32], [40], [82], [86], [106]
Flatulence, [19]
Flooding, [27]
Fluid Secretions, [16]
Fluor Albus, [37]
Flux, [37], [77]
Fœtus, Development of, [5]
Food, remarks on, [181], [184]
Foxglove, [37]
Fruit, to Preserve, [58]
Fumatory, [20]
Gall, Ox, [64], [95]
Gall Cake, to loosen the, [21]
Gestation, period of, [9]
Gleet, [19]
Goitre, or Adam’s Apple, [93]
Golden Rod, [31]
DoSeal, [32]
Gonorrhœa, [19]
Gooseberry, [34]
Gout, [33], [51]
Gravel, [18], [23], [24], [43], [95]
Gruel, [31]
Gullet, the, [123]
Hair, to promote the growth of the, [98]
Headache, [17], [20], [24], [44], [79], [91]
Head, Bald, [25]
DoCold in, [24]
Hemlock, [34]
Herb Tea, [142]
Herbs, Plants, etc., [191]
Hips, Basket of the, [126]
Hives in Children, [100]
Hops, [22]
Huckleberry, [23]
Humors, [20], [89], [94]
Hydrogogue, [21]
Hypochondria, [32]
Hysterics, [32]
Ice Plant, [32]
Indigestion, [82]
Indian Women, hardihood of, [112]
Infants, [169]
Inflammation, [25], [33], [34], [51], [62]
Injections, [42], [105]
Ippecacuanha, [21]
Itch, [25], [36], [102]
Jacob’s Ladder, [18]
Jaundice, [12], [23], [24], [32], [33], [36], [102]
Joints, Swelling of, [69]
DoWeak, [77]
Kidneys, [19], [21], [23], [31], [32], [125]
King’s Evil, [24], [70], [86]
Lavender, [88]
Laxative, [19]
Leek, Garden, [18]
Legs, pain in, [81]
Lilly, Pond, [33]
Lobelia, [21]
Lockjaw, [41]
Lime Water, [63]
Liver, Derangements of, [20]
DoInflammation of, [48]
Doto Strengthen, [93]
Dothe, [123], [161]
Lumbago, [110]
Lungs, Soreness of, [24], [30]
Madder, [33]
Maiden Hair, [22]
Malefern, [35]
Mandrake Powders, [49]
Marks on Children, [84]
Marsh Mallow, [30]
Marsh Rose Moss, [19]
Mallows, [43]
Masterwort, [19]
Mastication, [161]
Masturbation, [133]
Mayweed, [27]
Measures, [50]
Medicamentum, Young’s, [90]
Melancholy, [32]
Menses, Obstructed, [36]
DoSuppression of, [13], [17], [47]
Menstrual Discharge, [19]
Mercury to cleanse from the blood, [101]
Milk, or Silk Weed, [26]
Monthly Courses, [23], [24]
Mortification, [19], [80]
Moss, Ground, [45]
Mouth, the, [160]
Mucous, Cold, [17]
Mustard Seed, black and white, [17]
Narcotic, [22]
Nervine, [30], [32]
Nervous Fevers, [15], [17]
Nerve Ointment, [42], [91]
Nettles, [28], [44]
Nipples, Sore, [62]
Nose, bleeding at the, [49]
Oak, white, black and yellow, [31]
Oats, [31]
Ointment, Rheumatic, [45]
DoVegetable, [50], [56], [102]
DoUniversal, [92]
Ointments, [222]
Opodeldoc, [81]
Opium, [153]
Opthalmia, [13]
Ovaries, affections of, [28]
Dothe, [127]
Pæonie, Garden, [40]
Pain in the Side, [23]
Pains, Bathing for, [64], [98]
Parsley, [32]
Peach Leaves, (for Cough), [11]
Pectoral, [22], [28]
Pennyroyal, [13]
Perspiration, [18], [19], [28]
Peruvian Bark, (See White Oak), [31]
Physic, Family, [52], [70]
Phlegm, [21]
Phlegmatic Temperament, [27], [28]
Phthisic, [21], [25], [41], [81]
Physiology, [115]
Pigeon Berry, [29]
Piles, [24], [63], [79]
Pillwort, [24]
Pills, Antibillious, [49], [52], [96]
DoFamily, [108]
Plaster, [46], [83], [85]
Pleurisy, [31], [103], [105]
Poisonous Bites, [66]
Poplar Bark, [20]
Polypus, [58], [65]
Poultice, [34], [77]
Poke Root, [29]
Powders, Mandrake, [49], [51]
DoCompound, [81]
DoSoda, [81]
Pregnancy, [107]
Prickly Ash, [12], [34]
Prolapsus Uteri, [99]
Prejudice, [145]
Properties Explained, [223]
Purge, [16], [25], [33], [39]
Queen of the Meadow, [21]
Raspberry, red, [22]
Relax, [45], [51]
Doin Children, [59]
Relaxation of the Solids, [84]
Remittent Fever, [15]
Rheumatism, [12], [13], [26], [27], [33], [36], [43], [46], [69], [76], [78], [80], [94]
DoChronic, [94]
DoInflammatory, [29]
DoOutward application for, [24]
Rheumatic Powders, [59]
Rheumatism, its causes, [149]
Rickets, [28], [78], [110]
Roots and Herbs, how to collect and Preserve, [135]
Rose, [13]
Ruptures, [36], [97], [100]
Salts, Volatile, [64]
Salt Rheum, [46], [54], [75], [82], [106]
Salve, [42], [59], [68], [96]
Sassafras Bark, [26]
Sarsaparilla Root, [27]
DoSyrup, [88]
Scald Head, [54], [62]
Scitica, [52]
Scoke Root, [30]
Scrofula, [26], [27], [30], [33], [35]
Scrofulous Sores, [96], [99], [111]
Senna, [38]
Side, Stitch in, [28]
Single-celled Berry, [14]
Sinews, Shrunk, [23], [25]
Small Pox, [104]
Snake Root, black, [19]
Dodo Canada, [27]
Snake Weed, [29]
Soap Oil, [96]
Sudorific [27], [28], [90]
Sore Mouth, [22], [29]
DoEyes, [23]
Sores, all kinds, [23], [24], [25], [33], [56], [92], [93]
Sorrel Extract, [93]
Southern Wood, or Old Man, [17]
Spasmodic Affections, [18]
Spasms, [49]
Spearmint, [19]
Spikenard, [34]
Sprains and Bruises, [47], [90], [94]
Strengthening, [31], [86]
Stimulant, [17], [26], [27], [28], [32]
Stimulating Embrocation, [80]
Stomach, Complaints of, [32]
DoSickness of, [13], [68]
DoSoreness of, [24], [39], [41], [49], [82]
DoSour, [50]
DoTincture, [63]
DoThe, [160]
DoWeak, [85]
Stone Root, [32]
St. Anthony’s Fire, [93], [109]
Succory, [19]
Summer Savory, [12]
Sweat, [24]
Sweet Fern, [28], [35]
Swellings, [23], [25], [36], [68], [72], [73], [87], [91]
Synonyms, [211]
Syrup, Alterative, [65]
DoCleansing and Strengthening, [60]
DoFlax Seed, [84]
Tamarack, [34]
Tar Syrup, [97]
Tar Water, [60]
Teeth, Aching or Decaying, [25]
DoInsensible to pain, [64]
Testicles, Rupture of, [100]
Thoroughwort, (Fevers), [11], [44]
Throat, Sore, [41], [109]
Tincture, Dewey’s, [80]
Tonic, [20], [32], [91]
Toothache, [12], [13], [24], [47], [64]
Tooth Powder, [91]
Thistle, Canada, [44]
Tumors, [35]
Turnip, Indian, [28], [95], [97]
Typhus Fever, [15]
Ulcers, [23], [28], [30], [36], [63], [68], [73], [77], [92], [99]
Unicorn Root, [29]
Urinary Organs, diseases of, [18]
Urine, Flow of, [19], [32], [37]
DoIncontinency of, [48]
DoRegulator of, [21], [31]
DoRetention of, [18], [25], [24], [28]
Uva Ursa Leaves, [19]
Venereal Disease, [27]
Vervain, [20]
Virgin’s Bower, [26]
Viscera, Obstruction of, [20]
DoSecretions of, [31]
Vomit, [33]
Vomiting, [48]
Vermifuge, [22], [26], [35]
Wash, [31]
Water Fennel, [30]
Water Trefoil, [33]
Waters, Double-distilled, [222]
Weakness, [35], [99], [103]
Whites, [36], [37]
Whooping Cough, [75], [104]
Wind, [23]
Wine, Currant, [88]
DoElder, [91]
Wintergreen, [13]
Witlows, [57]
Womb, and Appendages, [126]
DoDiseases of, [129]
DoDerangement of, [35]
DoFalling of, [22], [28]
Worms, [12], [17], [32], [35], [41], [43], [64], [74], [101]
Wormwood, [32]

ERRATA.—The two line paragraph near top of page 17, should follow the fourth paragraph on page 16,—“for children, in coughs and costiveness, &c.,” should be followed by “the above is also very good for children, &c.”

PREFACE.

MY Beloved Sex:

I have taken upon myself a great task, at the age of sixty-two, through love for you and the rising generation. The Scripture teaches,—Where much is given, much will be required; that is the case with me. Nature’s gift was liberal, and this gift I had ample means to cultivate.

I left Boston, my native place, and kind parents, at the age of fifteen, for Montreal, there to acquire and master languages which my native home could not bestow. Here I devoted three years to French and Latin, as they were absolutely necessary for my advancement in Philosophy and Botany. I remained here some years, and frequently visited the Iroquois tribe, learning much of them in the healing art.