3800. Times of Application.—The gall must be applied for three successive nights. It is only efficacious when the deafness is produced by cold. The most convenient way of warming the gall is by holding it in a silver spoon over the flame of a candle.—(See [p. 95].)
3801. For Heartburn, &c.—Orange juice (of one orange), water and lump sugar to flavor, and in proportion to acidity of orange, bicarbonate of soda, about half a teaspoonful. Mix orange juice, water and sugar together in a tumbler, then put in the soda, stir, and the effervescence ensues.
3802. Remedy for Rheumatism, Lumbago, Sprains, Chilblains, (before they are broken) Bruises, and Bites of Insects.—One raw egg well beaten, half a pint of vinegar, one ounce of spirits of turpentine, a quarter of an ounce of spirits of wine, a quarter of an ounce of camphor. These ingredients to be beaten well together, then put in a bottle and shaken for ten minutes, after which, to be corked down tightly to exclude the air. In half an hour it is fit for use.
3803. How to use it.—To be well rubbed in, two, three, or four times a day.—For rheumatism in the head, to be rubbed at the back of the neck and behind the ears.—(See page [101].)
3804. Asthma.—The following is recommended as a relief.—Two ounces of the best honey, and one ounce of castor oil mixed. A teaspoonful to be taken night and morning.—(See page [103].)