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MOTHERS' REMEDIES. Bronchitis, Camphor and Lard for

Categories: Respiratory Diseases

1. "Grease a cloth
well with lard to which has been added some camphor gum, then sprinkle on

some dry baking soda and lay it on the chest. The camphor and lard should

be made into a salve, then put on the soda. The lard and camphor gum

penetrates the affected parts, relieving the inflammation and tightness in

the chest. It is well in children to put a layer of cotton cloth over the

chest keeping them warm and getting better r
sults from the remedy."



2. Bronchitis, Grandmother's Remedy for.



"Hoarhound 5 cents worth

Hops 5 cents worth

Wild cherry bark 5 cents worth

Licorice root 5 cents worth



"Boil and simmer altogether in two quarts of water long enough to get the

strength out of the ingredients, strain, add three cups sugar, then add

enough good whisky to keep from souring, say a half pint." This

combination is not only good for bronchitis, but for the cough left from

the effects of bronchitis. The hoarhound, wild cherry bark and licorice

root have a very soothing effect on the bronchial tubes, and the hops

quiets the nervous system. This is also good for a common cough.







3. Bronchitis, Antiphlogistine Plaster for. "Antiphlogistine is fine for

bronchitis, where there is any inflammation, pleurisy, any kind of a

scratch, especially rusty nails; pneumonia, Set can in water long enough

to heat, but not hot, spread on with case knife as thick as a silver

dollar, spread cotton batting over it, keep on twenty-four hours, before

changing. This is a very useful remedy to keep on hand." Antiphlogistine

is very good to apply to the body wherever inflammation is present, as it

withdraws the blood from the organ or part of the body that is affected.

It does this by drawing the blood into the external circulation. It has

the same effect upon the diseased parts as the old-fashioned mustard, but

does not blister. In using the mustard plaster you are in fear of

blistering, and then having the outward blister and inward inflammation to

contend with. The antiphlogistine can be purchased at drug stores. Set the

can in warm water until it is warm, then spread on a piece of cotton cloth

and apply to the affected parts, where it may remain for twenty-four

hours, then repeat if necessary. Should always be put on warm, but not

hot. It usually drops off when dry and no longer effective.



4. Bronchial, or any Severe Cough. One of the best Home Remedies.



"Hoarhound (herb form) 1 ounce

Irish moss 1 ounce

Flax Seed (the seed not pulverized) 1 ounce

Boneset 1 ounce

Licorice Root (cut up fine) 1 ounce



Place the above in some suitable pan or dish for such purpose in a gallon

of cold water, and put it on the back of the stove, so that it will simmer

slowly until reduced to one-half gallon, which may require one day or

more, then strain and place in a bottle, or bottles. Dose. One

wineglassful three times a day. Add a little sugar if desired." This is a

very fine cough remedy, as the hoarhound loosens the cough, the flax seed

soothes the membrane, and the boneset by its general action on the system

produces sweating. The Irish moss is a sort of food for the whole system

and helps to build a person up.



5. Bronchitis, Camphorated Oil and Steaming for. "Bathe the chest and

throat up around the head with camphorated oil; drink water and steam the

throat and mouth over hot water. Have tried this recipe and found it

effectual. Have a bronchial cough now and am treating it myself." The

camphorated oil seems to have a very soothing effect upon the chest, in

fact it acts about the same as camphor and lard, only is more pleasant to

use, and can be bought already prepared. Drinking plenty of water cleanses

the system by acting upon the stomach, bowels and kidneys, carrying off

the impurities. The breathing of steam is very soothing and healing to the

throat and air passages.



6. Bronchitis, General Relief for. "Dose of castor oil every night; one

teaspoonful for child. Grease well with camphorated oil or any good oil."

The castor oil is very good for carrying off the phlegm from the stomach

and bowels that children always swallow instead of coughing up like an

older person. It is well in addition to the above remedy to give a little

licorice or onion syrup to relieve the bronchial cough.



7. Bronchitis, Lard Poultice for. "Take a piece of cotton batting large

enough to cover chest and fit up close to the neck; wring out of melted

lard as hot as the patient can stand it, and apply. Change as often as it

gets cold. Also give dose of castor oil."



8. Bronchitis, Mustard Plaster for. "Mustard plasters are very good."

This acts as a counter-irritant, as it draws the blood to the surface and

relieves the inflamed bronchial tubes.







9. Bronchitis, Well-Known Remedy for.



"Cod Liver Oil 2 ounces

Ginger Syrup 2 ounces

Mucilage of Gum Arabic 2 ounces

Oil of Cloves 6 drops



Dose :-Teaspoonful before meals and at bedtime."



This is a very good remedy, as the cod liver oil by its general action

tones up the whole system. The ginger tones and stimulates the stomach and

takes away the sickening effect of the cod liver oil.



10. Bronchitis Remedy and General Tonic. "Take small doses of glycerin

and one teaspoonful three times a day of codfish oil." This remedy, though

simple, is very effective. The glycerin and codfish oil are both soothing

to the affected parts, and the codfish oil is a very good tonic to tone up

the general system.



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