COUGH SYRUP

A very useful cough syrup may be made as follows: Two tablespoons of flaxseed are steeped on the stove until clear, the jelly strained and flavored quite sour with lemon juice to which is added rock candy for sweetening. This will often effectively relieve the irritating coughs of childhood.

LOTIONS FOR CHAPPED HANDS

No. 1Glycerine3 ounces
Tr. Benzoin½ ouncs
Water1 ounce
No. 2Glycerine2 ounces
Lemon juice½ ouncs
Tr. Myrrh½ ounce
No. 3Glycerine2 ounces
Rose Water2 ouncs
Acetic Acid2 ounce

ECZEMA

We wish to submit two very useful prescriptions for that troublesome skin disease which is so annoying in childhood as well as in adult life. Prescription No. 1 is a clear fluid, and after the affected area is thoroughly cleansed with resinol soap and rinsed in soft water, the lotion is applied and allowed to dry. No. 2 is then patted on with sterile cotton and often repeated to keep the eczematous skin area moist. This has proved curative in many persistent cases.

Lotion No. 1.

Acid Carbolic1 drachm
Listerine1 drachm
Rose Water3 ounces
Alcohol q. s.6 ounces