3133. Poultice made of Hops.—Boil a handful of hops for a few minutes in a pint of water, in a covered vessel, squeeze out the juice and strain. This liquor is now to be put again on the fire and thickened with Indian meal, and a little lard added as it becomes cool.
3134. Spice Poultice.—-Cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and ginger, of each equal quantities; honey or molasses to mix.
3135. Alum Poultice.—Put the white of a couple of eggs into a plate, and then with a piece of alum between the thumb and finger stir it into a curd.
3136. Ginger Poultice.—Wet flannel in hot vinegar and sprinkle on ground ginger—good for toothache.
3137. Hot Water.—In bruises, hot water is most efficacious, both by means of insertion and fomentation, in removing pain, and totally preventing discoloration and stiffness. It has the same effect after a blow. It should be applied as quickly as possible, and as hot as it can be borne.