Used for acid indigestion, for poisoning from acids, and in making carron oil.
7. Carron Oil.
(One-half pint.)
Carron oil is excellent for burns. It may be purchased at the drug store, or made by shaking together in a bottle equal parts of linseed oil and lime water; for instance: one-quarter cup linseed oil, one quarter cup lime water.
8. Epsom Salt.
(One-half pound.)
Useful as a laxative.
Dose: 1 tsp. to 1 tbsp. in a glass of water.
To relieve the skin in ivy poisoning, dissolve as much Epsom salt as possible in a quarter cup boiled water. When cool, bathe skin and allow to dry in the air.