Take a spoonful of finely powdered charcoal in a small glass of warm water to relieve a sick headache.
It absorbs the gasses produced by the fermentation of undigested food.
AN EXCELLENT EYE WASH.
Acetate of zinc, 20 grains.
Acetate of morphia, 5 grains.
Rose water, 4 ounces. Mix.
FOR FILMS AND CATARACTS OF THE EYES.
Blood Root Pulverized, 1 ounce.
Hog's lard, 3 ounces.
Mix, simmer for 20 minutes, then strain; when cold put a little in the eyes twice or three times a day.