Adults, 20 drops to 1 tsp. in ¼ glass of water.
For fever and colds. Apply to fever blisters (cold sores) to allay inflammation.
22. Boric Acid Ointment.
Excellent for fever blisters (cold sores). Made by rubbing 1 tbsp. boric acid powder into 1 tsp. vaseline.
23. Powdered Alum.
(One ounce.)
Useful for bleeding gums, canker spots, as a gargle in sore throat, etc.
Dissolve a tsp. in a glass of water.
24. Borax.
(One pound.)