7. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Hickory Ashes for.—"Take a swallow of hickory limb ashes and water three times a day."
8. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Salt and water for.—"Drink sal and water before eating breakfast."
9. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Slippery Elm for.—"Chew slippery elm; it aids digestion."
10. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Cold Water for.—"A glass of cold water half hour before eating."
11. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Hot Water for.—"Sip a cup of boiling hot water before eating anything."
12. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Yolk of Egg and Salt for.—"A very simple but good remedy is the yolk of one egg, with a small quantity of common salt before breakfast. This treatment has been tried and known to cure in many cases."
13. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Lemon Remedy for.—"Drink a half glass of water into which has been put the juice of a lemon (no sugar) morning and evening. This is a fine remedy."
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14. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Hops Excellent for.—"Pour one quart of boiling water over one-half ounce of hops, cover this over and allow the infusion to stand for fifteen minutes; the tea must then be strained off into another jug. A small cupful may be drank in the morning, which will create an appetite and also strengthen the digestive powers. It is an excellent medicinal drink." Hops does its work by the soothing and quieting action on the whole system, and should be taken regularly for some time.
15. Indigestion or Dyspepsia, Tested Remedy for.—"A good digestive is made as follows: