INFLUENZA.—Great relief is given by half filling a quart jug with hot water and placing on the top of the water half a tablespoonful of Eucalyptus Oil; a cloth should cover the head—breathe the vapour. Also, a drop of the Oil rubbed in each nostril gives much relief.
FOR RHEUMATISM, LUMBAGO, SCIATICA, STIFFNESS OF THE JOINTS.—Rub the Oil well into the affected parts frequently, take warm Eucalyptus baths, and vegetable pills twice a week.
IN OBSTINATE OR CHRONIC CASES OF RHEUMATISM, besides being well rubbed into the affected parts, it should be sprinkled on a damp cloth, and left until a warmth is produced over the skin; this should be repeated daily, if not entirely relieved by the first application.
LIVER COMPLAINTS.—The Oil should be well rubbed over the region of the Liver every night, or apply the damp cloth, as in Chronic Rheumatism, and take good vegetable pills twice a week.
WHOOPING COUGH, CROUP, SORE THROAT, INFLUENZA, ASTHMA, AND ALL BRONCHIAL AFFECTIONS.—To be well rubbed in twice a day between the shoulders, and over the throat and chest. For young children, mix in equal parts the Oil and sweet oil before rubbing in, to avoid irritation of the tender skin. Three to five drops on a little sugar should be taken every hour till relief is obtained.
CONSUMPTION, ASTHMA, BRONCHITIS.—Put a little water in a kettle, let it boil, then put a dessertspoonful of the Oil into the kettle and put the cover on firmly and closely. Convey the steam, by means of a rubber pipe, into the sick room. The patient, on strongly inhaling the vapour for 10 or 15 minutes, will experience great relief. This should be done three times a day. Four or five drops taken on castor sugar two or three times a day will also give much relief.
DIPHTHERIA.—Same directions as for consumption, unless a spray producer is available, when it is better to spray the Oil on the affected parts. A little Oil may be painted over the white patches, and give internally three drops every hour. Sprinkle the Oil about the bed and room to prevent infection.
COLIC PAINS IN THE STOMACH OR BOWELS.—Apply the Oil freely sprinkled over a cloth previously rinsed in hot water. It is recommended in adult cases to take six to ten drops internally on castor sugar.
CHILBLAINS, SPRAINS, STRAINS, BRUISES.—Rub the Oil well into the affected parts two or three times a day. It subdues the pain, and, if applied in time, prevents discoloration of the skin, and speedily effects a cure.