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 OVf Botanic Family Physician, 71 Jicine of ^'s com. 3 inoist,
n sweet, f^ mediiictions, y vvay I hark of oint^^ for a uridine iectod.
I many eel any ength^pliod n and on to cabis its and. ibe dry 'his to
a sirup, or half a tea spoonful may be mixed in honey nnd taken in
the morning, or at night when going to bed. It is good for risihma,
cough, difllculty of breathing, and nil disorders of the lungH, and villi
otlier articles make» one of the hcst preparations for those
con)])laints I have evf found. > \VAKE-Roni\. This plant grows wild
in this country. It has three trianguhir leaves, from between them it
puts Ibrth a naked stalk, on the top of which, is a singular stem or
pistil enclosed in a sheath, rescmblijig a llower, which is foHowed bv
a bunch ot redish ])crries. The root 13 used for mcdjcine, and
resembles a small turnip. This root is extremely pungent and
stimulating, and is often given for cholic and pain in the bowels, and
to expel wind. I have mostly made use of it fxjr cough and
disor^ders of the lungs, for which I have found it a very useful
article, and it forms part of my composition for coughs. The root
should be dried and reduced to a powder, and may be given mixed
with honey, or in a eirup- I . TllOROUGHWORT. . " ' This herb is
w^ell known in the country, and is made use of by the people in tea
for many complaints. It is of a warming nature, and is good for
cough and other complaints of the lungs. It is used in my
compound^ prepared for coughs. •: Feather FEW. ^ This herb is
stimulating and is good for histeric com-^ plaints, and many other
disorders common to females. It promotes the ])assacje of urine and
removes obstructions in those parts. It should be taken in a tea
alone, or may be added with camomile, and used to advantage in all
cases of obstructions. .■4'ytX' This i:H a sort of joint grass and
grows in nK.wing land, where the ground is wet; it has small leaves
aJ each joint J the Bt^ik i:' four square and the cl^cs arc ruu^h ri
mffl^Qgm
 72 Ncv) Guide to Health ; like a sickle. This herb m.iilo into
a strong tea cind drank iVccly ii very t,^oocl for tlie stoppage of
urine, and may be made use of for all obstruclioiis in those jjarts ij
advantage. Black Birch Bark. A tea made of this bark is useful in
curing all com. pLiintJ of the b:>vvel3 and to remove obstructions. I
have nnade much u.c of it in dysentery. This lea with pcacluneats or
cherry stone meats, made into a sirup, i3 an excellent article to
restore patients after having been reduce! by tliat disease, and to
promote the digeture. It is good far canker and all complaints cf the
bowels. Evan Root. This is called by some people chocolate root, on
nc« count of its resembling that article in taste, and is made u:5e of
by som-j for a cojnmon drink instead of tea or caffjc. It is good for
canker, and may be used in No. 3 as a substitute for other articles. It
grows common in this country and is too well known to need
describing. , f Slippery Elm Bark. ; The inner bark of this tree is an
article of much value, and may be U3e I to advantage in many
different ways. Thera are several species of the elm that grow
common in this country ; and there are two kinds of the slippery
elm, one the bark i< rather hard and tough, and the other is very
brittle ; the latter is the best for medical uses. The bark should be p?
eled, the outside ross shaved clT, dried, a;id ground or pounded to a
fine powder. If used internally, put a tea spoonful of this powder into
a tea cup with as much sugar, mix tliem well together, thfn add a
little cold water and stir it till perfectly mixed, and then pat hot water
to it and stir it till it forms a jelly thick enough to be eaten with a
spoon. A tea spoonful may be taken at a time, and is an excellent
medicine lo heal soreness in the throat, stomach and bowels, caused
hy caaksr ; or ai.orp hot vva.te;' Ciay bo put to it aad laacj^ • ^
^,.:'^ :}-^i e-i Jkit^'
 Or, Botanic Family Phycician* 73 "^ tea and urine, and «e
j:arts lA fl all com. ctions. I lea with a sirup, Pr having the tlige.i. ts
cf (he J ofi on ac. fl is made )i' tea or in ISo. 3 mmon in scribing. •h
value, It wa}'3. 'ommon slippery the oth;al use?. Lvcd c/r, If used o
a tea r, then ed, and a jelly )0()nful cino lo caused into a drink, anil
freely taken for the same purpOBC. I have made much use of this
bark for poultices, and have in all cases found it a most excellent
article for that purpose. Mixed with pounded cracker and ginger it
makes the best poultice I have ever found ; for burns, scalds, felons,
old sores, &c. it is the best thing 1 have rriet with, to allay the
inflammation, case the pain and heal them in a short time. ^ Balsam
Fir. This balsam is obtained from a tree well known in many parts of
this country ; it is taken from small blisters which form in the bark. It
is of a very healing nature, and is good to romove internal soreness.
It forms an important article in my healing salve. When taken it may
be dropped on loaf sugar. •'-... Gensano, This root 'grows wild in this
country ; and is found plentifully in Vermont. It was formerly
collected for exportation, and large quantities of it were sentlo
China, where it brought a great price. It is said the people of that
country considered it of great value ; but for what purpose they use
it, is I believe, only known to themselves. It is a nervine and maybe
used to advantage in all cases of nervous aHection, either alone or
mixed with other articles. The root should be dug in the fall, dried
and reduced to a fine powder ; from half to a tea spoonful may be
given for a dose, in hot water sweetened. Snakeroot. This is a well
known article, grows wild and may be found in most parts of this
country. It is of a hot nature, and is made much use of in tea, for
measles and other eruptions, to keep the disorder out, for which it is
considered very good ; this is owing to its warming qualities, which
keeps the determining powers to the rturface ; which effect may be
produced by almost any strong stimulant ; but No. 2, or the
composition pow 
74 1 i New Guide to Health ; W; ;■ ¥'■ . ' i m'-- w.
 |a made of cases of fttiou, ami 'wgIs, and \y be mix.
Plaints. ISC of for f'hicli it is »i water, volatile Ml fTQod •I'eatf an Or,
Botanic Family Physician, 76 ' Jiot wa^d stomth inter, luch betlary
purs of a hot ties wiil h. The id assist 3d to re5spesses f popJar but
tile lid tincikc the s a resd frf.Ni rrcctor id ca)opIar, :&'ca8e. '
Butternut. This troc grow8 common in tliis country, and is well
known from the nut which it bears, of an oblong shape and nearly
as largo as an egg, in which is a meat containing much oil, and very
good to eat. Tlic bark of this tree is used by the country people to
colour with. The bark taken from the body of the tree or roots and
boiled down till thick, may be made into j)ills, and opcrates as a
powerful emetic and cathartic ; a sirup may be made by boiling the
bark ana adding one third molasses and a little spirit, which is good
to give children for worm complaints. The buds and twigs may also
bo used for the same purpose, and are more mild. White ayh bark
and balm of gilead may be added, equal parts, and made into sirup
or pills. Those who are fond of drastic purges may have their ends
sufficiently answered by these preparations, and they are the most
safe and harmless of any that I know of; and those who wish to be
tortured with blisters, can have them cheap, by bruising tlie green
shell of the nut, or the bark, and applying it where the blister is
wanted, keeping the bandage wet, and in three hours they will be,
completely drawn, and the skin as black as that of an African. This is
much quicker and safer than if done* with flics and will not cause
stranguary. The bark of the butternut is the principal ingredient in
Dr. Hawkers rheumatic and cancer pills, and also of Chamberlain's
billious cordial, which have been so celebrated for many complaints.
It is called by some people oilnut and lemon walnut. Blue and white
Vervine. This is a well known herb, growing very common ; it ranks
next to the emetic herb, for a puke ; and may be used for that
purpose either alone or combined with thoroughwort. It is good to
prevent a fever in its first stages. This herb has been used with
considerable success in consumption, having cured several cases
where the doctors had given them over. It may be used in a tea
made of the dry herb, or prepared in powder like the emetic herb.
 "^WUfPfPWiWM.ill IV'* ^•"'"^'•' d4' . '•4 New Guide to
Health ; PipsiswAY, or Rheumatic Weed. This herb grows on
mountainous land, and on pine plains, where the boxberry or
checkerberry is found plenty. It is^ an ever-green, and grows from
three to six inches high, has a number of dark green leaves,
about^half an inch wide and from one to two inches long, with a
scolloped edge; bears several brown seeds reserpbling all-spice. The
tops and roots are used for medicine. The roots when chewed are
very pungent, which will be felt for several hours on the tongue, as
thotjgh burnt. A strong tea made of this plant is good for cj^ncers
and all scrofulous humours, by drinking the tefi and bathing with it
the parts afTected. Another evergreen plant, called wild lettuce,
grows on the same kind of land, which possesses much the same
medical properties as the above. It has round leaves, from the size
of a cent to that of a dollar, resembling the common lettuce. The
roots of this plant and of the pipsisway; dried and powdered
together, equal parts, is good to cure) all bad humours* Take a tea-
spoonful of the powder in a glass of hot water, and bathe the parts
affected with the same ; it is also good to restore weak nerves. h
,,*■ ^^- ^. GOLDENROD. This herb may be found common on pine
plains and in hedges ; it grows about two or three feet high, has a
long narrow leaf, very smooth and glossy, and a large cluster of
yellow blossoms ; it has a sweet spicy taste and smell, resembling
fennel or annise. There is an oil obtained from this herb good for
medicine ; and also prepared in essence, is good for pain in the
head, to be taken, or the outside bathed with it. The oil is good to
scent the bayberry and bitter- root snuff, which is very good to if
taken and snuffed up the nose. There are several herbs that
resemble this in appeartince, but are very different in smell and
taste* v..< (^;. V. .t ••
 '•n*;f")i'" •^'tNVjmv~ *': ■**' • Or Dotanic Tcbm-ily
Physician. 77 >n pine Tee to peaves, Jeds re(sed for •ngent, :ue, as
p good [ng the grows e same eaves, of the rts, is nful of ' parts
weak s and has a arge taste s an also o be d to ^ery are are « ;
Meadow Fern. This is a shrub and grows iii meadows and by the side
of stagnant water, sometimes growing in the water ; it is found ill
thick bunches, and grows from two to three feet high. When the
leaves are off it has a large bud, which is larger on some bushes
than others ; some of them bear a small bur or cluster of seeds,
which when rubbed between the fingers leaves an oily or balsamy
substance, having a fragrant smell, something like spirits of
turpentine, v', ;..,..., These burs pounded fine and simmered in
cream, hogs lard, or fresh butter, are almost a sovereign remedy for
the itch, or external poison, and all bad humour sores. When the
burs cannot be had take the bush and buds aiidjnake a strong
decoction; drink of this and wash witli the same. This liquor may be
prepared in sirup, and bv boiling: it down may be made into
ointment as has been described for the burs ; the sirup should be
taken and the'ointmcnt put on the affected parts. This oiutmsnt, or
the wash, is good for salt-rheum, or canker fiores, and may be used
freely. *' Yellow Dock. The root of this plant is well known, as being
made into ointment for the itch. The roots should be bruized fine in
a mortar and put in a pewter bason, add cream enough to make an
ointment, keep it warm for twelve hours, be careful not to scald it
Rub it on at night, when going to bed. Three times using it will
generally effect a cure. The foregoing described ointments, together
with No. 3, and the rheumatic drops prepared wl ,h the spirits of
turpentine, will be sulHcient to cure any case of this complaint.
Prickly Ash. This is a shrub or bush t grows in the western country,
and is well knowii oy the people there. It grows from eight to tweh e
feet high, and bears a berry t. at grows close to the limbs ; it has
leaves like the white G %
 t^l.,ii^ ^{ . u 0 1 ww 11 jJliB i-. *r 7S AI'TiJ 6rMiie /o
Health ; ash. The bark and the berries are used for medical
purposes. The berries are very pungent, and are a powerful
stimulant, as also the bark of the top and rootf?, though not so
strong. It should be pounded to a powder and steeped in hot water,
then put into wine or spirit and it makes a very good hot bitter. Take
half a ghiss two or three times a day ; it is good for fever-and-ague,
for which it is much used ; and for lethargy, or sleepiness, and for
cold feet and hands, and other complaints caused by cold. Bitter
Thistle. ' This herb is a species of the thistle, and is cultivated in
gardens. It is of one years growth, the seed being sown in the
spring and it comes to maturity in the fall. The stalk has a number of
branches, and a great quantity of leaves. The leaf is some larger
than the Canada thistle, with prickles like it ; and it bears seeds
about tlie size of the barley corn, with a beard on the end nearly as
long as the seed. The leaves are used for medicine, which may be
steeped in hot water, and drank like other herb tea, or they may be
reduced to a powder and taken in molasses or warm water, or in
wine or spirit It is an excellent corrector of the bile, and may be
safely used for that purpose. The Gardis Benedictus, or beloved
thistle, is cultivated in the same manner and may be used for the
same purpose, z-' - - - - ■'-■■ Archangel. This herb grows wild in
wet land, and may be often found among the grass, and at the
edges of plough fields. It grows from four to twelve inches high ; the
leaves are rather smaller than mint leaves ; it bea^s a kind of burr
containing seed, which grows round the stalk at each joint. There
are two kinds which grow near each other ; they look very much
alike, but are very different in tasle. One is very bitter and the other
has no bitter taste, but is very rough and of a balsomic taste. Tlicy
may be used together in a tea or sirup, and answer two important
purposes ; the rough removes the canker and the bitter is a
corrector of the bile. By adding No. 2, the compound contains the
three great principles of the healing art, viz. hot, rough and bitte^.
^)! Mi
 >■ * ' DIRECTIONS, ,« .»"'(. - ■>■ : i FOR PREPARING
AND USING V£GETABIi£ MEDICINE. No. 1.— EMETIC HERB. The
preparation of this herb has been sufficiently described, for which
see page 45. It is prepared and used in three different ways, viz : >
1. The powdered leaves and pods. This is the most common form of
using it ; and from half to a tea spoonful may be taken in warii^
water sweetened ; or the same quantity may be put ijito either of
the other numbers when taken ; to cleanse the stomach, overpower
the cold, and promote a free perspiration. ' 2. A tincture made from
the green herb in spirit. This is used to counteract the effects of
poison ; to be either internally or externally used ; and for asthma
and other complaints of the lungs. For a dose take a tea spoonful,
adding about the same quantity of No. 2, in half a teacup full of
warm water sweetened, and in all cases of nervous affection add
half a tea spoonful of nerve powder. For the external effects of
poison, take the above dose, and bathe the parts affected with the
tincture, repeating it till cured. 3. The seeds reduced to a fine
powder and mixed with Nos. 2. and 6. This is for the most violent
attacks of spasms and other complaints, such as lock jaw, bite of
mad dog, fits, drowned persons, and all cases of suspended
animation, where the vital spark is nearly extinct. For a dose give a
tea-spoonful, and repeat it till relief is obtained ; then follow with a
tea of "f o. 3, for canker. For children the dose must be regulated
according to their ago. If very young, steep a doseof the powder ■f i
J M iiWRWVW^ ^t-***-"
 , \rfMftfii'fi%!^ «^i« " "wiR .*^ flii I 80 New Guide to
Ihalth ; v\ in half a tea-fitp full of warm water, or tea of raspberry
leaves, and give a tea-spoonful ut a time of the tea, strained through
a line cloth and sweetened, repeatingthe dose every ten minutes, till
it 0})erates; and giv« pennyroyal, or some other herb tea for drink.
No. ^.--CAYENNE. .. ,-S mis W^' ?' ^; ii^,^'' This is a medicine of
great value in the practice, and may be safely used in all cases of
disease, to raise and retain the internal vital heat of the system,
cause a free perspiration, and keep the deterniining ])0wers to the
surface. The only preparation is to have it reduced to a line powder.
For a dose take from half to a teaspoonful, in hot waU»r, or a tea of
No. 3, sweetened ; or the same quantity may be mixed with a dose
of either the other numbers when taken. The dose should be
repeat* cd every ten or fifteen minutes till the desired object is
effected, and continued occasionally till health is restored. Wheif this
number is given, the patient should be kept warm, by sitting by the
fire, covered with a blanket, or in a warm bed. v .. - ' ■"
 ^H JLHIHIIfPpil wmminfV.'i!W""f»'Hf^' Ovy Botanic Family
Physician* •r raspberry tlie tea, repeating and giv« ^tice, and raise
and jse a free 3rs to the duced to easpoon; or the ither the e
repeatobject is is restohould be li a blan"Oct, and pounded ' powder
common : sumach ch-hazle articles all good e. ourse of ed powfa
wine f No. % ough to take, add a tea-spoonful of No. 1, and half
that quantity of nerve powder. Let this dose be given three times, at
intervals of fifteen minutes; and let the same compound be given by
injection, and if the case requires it again repeated. If mortification
is apprehended a teaspoonful of No, 6, may be added to each dose
and to the injections. After the patient has recovered sufficiently
from the operation of the medicine, which is usually in two or three
hours, place them over the steam, as is directed in page 21. This
operation is sufficient for one time, and may be repeated each day,
or every other day, as the circumstances of the case may require, till
the disorder Is removed. Three times will generally be sufficient, and
sometimes once or twice will answer the purpose ; but in bad
chronic cases it may be necessary to continue to carry them through
a regular course two or three times a week, for a considerable
length of time. Great care must be taken to keep up an internal
heat, so as to produce perspiration, after they have been through
the operation, by giving occasionally No. 2, or the composition
powder, for if this is not attended to the patient may have a relapse,
in which case it will be very difficult to raise it again, as they will fall
as much below a natural heat as they have been raised above it by
artificial means. During the operation give milk porridge, or gruel,
well seasoned, with a little cayenne in it ; and after it is over the
patients may eat any kind of nourishing food that the appetite may
crave. A tea-cup full of the tea of No. 3 should be taken night and
morning to prevent a relapse of the disease, and during the day
drink frequently of a tea made of poplar bark ; and if costive use the
bitter root. As soon as the disc/der is removed use the bitters, (No.
4) to correct the bile and restore the digesture ; and half a wine
glass full of the sirup, (No. 5) may be taken two or three times a
day, which will strengthen the stomach and assist in regulating the
'ligestive powers. *'". vk^
 ^yS'i' ■• ^ y 82 New Guide to Health ; The foregoing
directions arc calculated for the more violent attacks of disease, and
such as have become settled ; but those of a less violent nature
must be treated according to circumstances. In the first stages of a
disease it may be most generally thrown off by a dose of the emetic
herb, with No. 2 to raise a free perspiration, followed by a tea of No.
3, to remove the canker, and the bitters or a tea of poplar bark to
regulate the digesture. For a sudden cold take a dose of the
composition powder on going to bed, and put a hot stone, wrapped
in wet cloths, at the feet, which will in most cases remove the
complaint ; but if these applications do not answer the purpose, the
patient should be carried through a regular course as soon as
possible.—. Steaming is safe and will always do good, and the
injections must not be neglected, particularly where the bowels are
disordered. In consumption, and all old lingering complaints, give
the composition powder for two or three days before going through
a regular course. No. 4— BITTERS. Take the Bitter Herb, or Balmony,
Barberry and Poplar bark, equal parts, pulverised, one ounce of the
powder to a pint of hot water and half a pint of spirit. For a dose
take half a wine glass full. For hot bitters add a tea-spoonful of No.
2. This preparation is calculated to'correct the bile and create an
appetite by restoring the digestive powers; and may be freely used
both as a restorative and to prevent disease. When the above
articles cannot be had, either of those that have been before
described under No. 4. which are all good for the same purpose,
may be used as a substitute. No. 5.~SIRUP. Take Poplar bark" and
bark of the root of Baybcrry, one pound each, and boil ihem in two
gallons of water, Mi ■91
 /•t tUJ lUPfllf PIMP ■lilVi'lU.ll'Miip •^nffn^ft^"^Or, Botanic
Family Physician. 83 strain ofT and add seven pounds of good sugar
; then scald and skim it, and add half a pound of peachineats; or the
same quantity of cherry-stone meats, pounded line. When cool add
a gallon of good brandy ; and keep it in bottles for use. Take half a
wine glass full two or three times a day. Any other quantity may be
prepared by observing the same proportion of the diiferent articles.
This sirup is very good to strengthen the stomach and bowels, and
to restore weak patients ; and is particularly useful in the dysentery,
which leaves the stomach and bowels in a sore state. In a relax or
the first stages of the dysentery, by using a tea of No. 3 freely, and
giving this sirup, it will generally cure it, and will also prevent those
exposed from taking the disease. No. e5.—RHEUTATIC DROPS. Take
one gallon of good fourfeli proof brandy, or any kind of high wines,
one pound of gum Myrrh pounded fine, one ounce of No. 2. and put
them into a stone jug and boil it a few minutes in a kettle of water,
leaving the jug unstopped. When settled, bottle it up for use. It may
be prepared without boiling, by letting it stand in the jug for five or
six days, shaking it well every day, when it will be fit for use. These
drops are to remove pain and prevent mortification, to be taken, or
ap})lied externally, or to be put into the injections. One or two
tca-«poonfuls of these drops may be given alone, or the same
quantity may be put into a dose of either of the medicines before
mentioned ; and may be also used to bathe with in all cases of
external swellings or pains. It is an excellent remedy for rheuniatism,
by taking a dose and bathing the parts affected with it. In the head-
ach by taking a swallow, and bathing the head, and snutling a little
up i]^e nOse, it will remove the pain. It is good for bruises, sprains,
swelled joints, and old sores ; as it will allay ..the inilammation, bring
down swelling, ease pain^ and pro(liir(» a tfMidency to heal — in
fact there is hardly a coir.plaint, In which this useful medicine cannot
le used ...:k iii£Ui
 '!*W iji I m I mr^ t i J ' •■ J 84 New Guide to Health ; to
advantage. It is the best preservative against mortification of any
thing I have ever found. For bathing, in rheumatism, itch, or other
humours, or in any swelling or external pain, add one quarter part of
spirits of turpentine ; and for sprains and bruises, a little gum
camphor may be added. NERVE POWDER. This is the American
Valerian, or TJmbil, and the preparation has been sufliclently
described, for which see page 60. This powder is a valuable and safe
medicine and may be used in all cases without danger ; and when
there are nervous symptoms, it must never be dispensed with. For a
dose take half a tea-spoonful in hot water sweetened ; or the same
quantity should be put into a dose of either of the other medicine^
and also into the injections, in all nervous cases. COMPOSITION, OR
VEGETABLE POWDER. Take two pounds of the bayberry root bark,
one pound of the inner bark of Hemlock, one pound of ginger, two
ounces of Cayenne, two ounces of cloves, all pounded fine, sifted
through a fine sieve, and well mixed together. For a dose take a tea-
spoonful of this powder, with an equal quantity of sugar, and put to
it half a tea-cupful of boiling water ; to be taken as soon as
sufficiently cool, the patient being in bed, or by the fire covered with
a blanket. This composition is calculated for the first stages and in
less violent attacks of disease. It is a medicine of much value, and
may be safely used in all complaints of male or female, and for
children. It is good for relax, dysentery, pain in the stomach and
bowels, and to remove all obstructions caused bv cold, or loss of
inward heat ; by taking a dose on going to bed and putting a hot
stone to the feet, wrapped in wet cloths, it will cure a bad cold, and
will generally throw oft' a disease in its first stages, if repeated two
or three times. If the symptoms are violent^ with much pain, add to
each doee • .--'V *■ 4: i
 OTt Botanic Family Physicinn. 85 !t morti|"niours, 'ter part
'uises, a and the fr which fe ttiedi. r; and be dig. il in hot I he ])ui
Iso into |)ER. k, one ! of giiii^es, all 1 mixed s powt half a s suffire
covPS and ine of ints of reJax, to renward a hot niie a in its ympOBe
t tca-snoonfiil of No. 6, and half a tea-spoonful of No. 1 ; an.l iu
ncrvours symptoms add half a tea-spoonful of nerve powder ; at the
same time give an injection of the same, if tliesc should not answer
the purpose, the patient must be carried through a regular course of
the medicine, as has been before described. COUGH POWDER. Take
four tea-spoonfuls of Skunk Cabbage, two of Hoarhound, one of
Wake-robin, one of No. 1, one of No. 2, one of Bayberry bark, one of
Bitter root, and one. of nerve powder, all made fine and well mixed
together. When taken to be mixed with molasses. Take half a tea-
spoonful of the powder on going to bed ; keep waim and continue
taking it till relief is obtained, particularly on going to bed. Where the
cough has been of long standing, it will bo best while taking this
prescription, to go through a regular course of the medicine, and
repeat it if necessary^ ...;*T. CANCER PLAISTER. Take the heads of
red clover and fill a brass kettle, and boil them in water for one
hour; tlicn take them out and fill the kettle again with fresh ones and
boil them as before in the same liquor. Strain it ofl* and press the
heads to get out all the juice ; then simmer it over a slow fire till it is
about ih-; consistence of tar, when it will be fit for use. Be careful
not to let it burn. Wlien usc(., it should be spread on a piece of
bladder, split and made soft. It is good to cure cancers, sore lips,
and all old sores.
 m -*• New Guide to Health ; il x ■■;' •J ■•'Si- STRENGTH
FINING PLASTKK. Take Burdock leaves and MuUt'ii leaves, hniise
ihcin and put tliem in a ke.tle, with a siillicicnt qunntity of water, and
boil them well; then strain ofl' the lif|iior, press or squeeze the
leaves, and hoil it down till aljoiii hall'as thick as molasses ; then add
three parts of Kosiu and one of Tur])cntine, and simmer well
tofrother, until the water is evaporated ; then pour it ofl'inlo cold
wuUr and work it with the hand? like shoenuiker's wax; if too hard
put in more turpentine, when it will he fit for \w\ It should he spread
on soft leather and apj)lied to the part afiected; and it is good to
strengthen weakness in the back and otlier parts of the body.
VOLATILE SALTS. Tak« crude Sal Amoniac one ounce, Pearla.sh twn
ounces, and pound each by itself nux tiiem n-ell together, and keep
it close stopped in a bottle for use. Tiy dampin<.r it="" with="" s=""
or="" essence="" will="" increase="" t="" strength.="" this=""
applied="" to="" the="" nose="" is="" good="" for="" faintness=""
and="" remove="" pain="" in="" head="" much="" better=""
than="" what="" generally="" sold="" by="" apothecaries.=""
nerve="" otntmepit.="" take="" bark="" of="" root="" bitter-
swert="" two="" p="" f="" wormwood="" camomile="" each=""
equal="" one="" pnrt="" when="" green="" if="" dry=""
moisten="" hot="" water="" which="" put="" into="" hors3=""
porpoise="" oil="" any="" kind="" soft="" animal="" simmer=""
thon="" over="" a="" f-low="" lire="" twelve="" hour="" then=""
strain="" ofl="" add="" ounce="" spirits="" turpentine="" pound=""
ointment.="" bo="" used="" bruidc="" sprain="" culice=""
swelling="" corns="" poit:="" strong="" tea="" raspberry=""
leaves="" no.="" lake="" cracker="" pounded="" fine="" slippery=""
elm="" pulverised="" ginger="" make="" poultice="" same.=""
old="" sores="" whitlows="" f-lons="" forbyd="" burns="" scalds=""
parts="" frozen.="" apydy="" h.n="" renew="" atlea="" often=""
as="" every="" twc="" nty-fjur="" lijmrs="" vrash="" wi="" goap=""
sadji="" at="" rftncvviii="" v="" .="" ....=""/>
 •^w^ Oft Botanic Family Physician, 87 «3o ihpi,, fi lir|iior,
Mi about r ii'tno ibr mu, 'I to liie est; in L' * togeihC. liy intnpK.s cr
than p?.rff: ; pnrL, which kiiirnal lours; if turIbr a 0. 3; . piilniyip. r by
fl 1 and -fbnr v:t\unfr it in llio interim with cold water, or a tea of
Rn«phcrry leaves, till ii (lUclmrges ; then apply the soJv* liil 1 cure is
ollt'ctccl. INJECTIONS, OR CLYSTERS. This manner uf administering
medieine is of the greatfst importance to the sick; it will frequently
give relief when all other applications fail. It is suj)posed that the
use of them is of great antiquity ; whether this bo true or not, the
using them to relieve the sick, was certainly a very valuable
discovery; and no doubt thousands of lives have been saved by it.
The doctors have long been in the practice, of directing injections to
bo given to their patients, but they seem to nave no other object in
administering them than to cause a movement in the bowels ;
therefore it was immaterial what they were made of. According to
tlie j)lan which I have adopted, there are certain important objects
aimed at in the administration of medicine to remove disease, viz. to
raise the internal heat, promote perspiration, remove the canker,
guard against mortilication, and restore the digestion. — To
accomplish these objects the medicine necessary to remove the
complaint, must be applied to that part Tvhere the disease is seated
; if in the stomach only, by taking the mediciiu; it may be removed ;
but if in the bowels, the same compound must be administered by
injections. Whatever is good to cure disease when taken into the
stomach, is likewise good for the same purpose if given by injection,
as the grand object is to warm the bowels, and remove the canker.
In all cases ot dysentery, cholic, piles, and other complaints where
thebowels are badly afiected, injections should' never be dispensed
with. They are perfectly safe in all cases, and better that they be
used ton times when not needed, than once nf^.glected when they
are. In many violent cases, particularly where there is danger of
mortificaT tion, patients may be relieved by administering medicine
in this way, when there would be no chance in any other. I do,
therefore, most seriously advise that these considerations be always
b^rne in mind . and that this, important way of giving ^relief, ]$o
never ne^^^lcclecj, •■ ■ --■„.-•■■ ■ ■■'■■ ■ •■ ■■: -N:^;" I
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 83 New Guide to Health ; I'j miijuini^npi.^ where there 13
any chance for it to do good,. In many complaint? peculiar to
females, they are of the greatest importance in giving relief, when
properly attended to ; for which some verbal instructions will be
necessary which will readily be given to all those who purchase the
right. ! The common preparation for an injection or clyster, is to take
a tea cupful of strong te« made of No, 3, strain it off when hot, and
add half a tea spoonful of No. 2, and a tea spoonful of No. G ; when
cool cnousrh to give, add half a tea spoonful of No. 1, and the same
quantity of nerve powder. Let it be given with a large syringe made
for that purpose, or where this cannot be had, a blade' r and pipe
maybe used. They muit be repeated as occasion may require till
relief is obtained. Many other articles may be used to advantage in
the injections ; a tea of witch hazle and red-raspberry leaves, either
or both tpgelher, are very good in many cases. — For canker a tea of
either the articles described under the head of No. 3, will answer a
good purpose. When the canker is removed the bov/els will be left
sore, in which case give injections of witch-bazle or raspberry leaves
tea, v. ilh slippery elm bark. When injections are used to move the
bowels only, No. 1 should be left out. It is always safe to add the
nerve powder, and if there U nervous symptoms it must never be
omitted. c t >• ^ ■ ..^, 1 - , StocJi: of Medicine for a Family, I 1 oz.
of the Emetic Herb, ;, 2 ozs. of Cayenne, .v 1-2 lb. of Baybcrry root
bark in powder, 1 lb. of Poplar bark, ; -v 1 lb. of Ginger, 1 pint of the
Rheumatic Drops. This stock will be sufficient f)r a family for one
year, and with such articles as they can easily procure them* selves
when wanted, will enable them to cure any disease which a family of
common size may be afflicted with du* ring that time. The expense
will be small, and much better than to employ a doctor and have his
extravagant bill to pay. „, , , _ ,^^ ,, , •-»,.>., ^"• ■*
 T^Fi T-"*-'i (I nwfij' y !) ttiany [rcateat ded to ; which B
right. ster, is train it 2, and a ve, add ntity of syrinffc had, a peated
in the leaves, :ases. — d under When >ore, in spberry ons are left
out. there U le year, ! themdiseaHO dth duf I much iv^gaat Or,
Botanic Family Physician, 8^ GENERAL DIRECTIONS IN CURING OR
PREVENTING DISEASE. 1. Be careful to always keep the determining
powers to the surface, by keeping the inward heat above the
outward, or the fountain above the stream, ai^d all will be safe. ^
*2. It must be recollected that heat is life, and cold death ; that
fever is a friend and cold the enemy ; it ia therefore necessary to aid
the friend and oppose the enemy, in order to restore health. 3. That
the construction and organization of the human frame, is in all men
essentially the feame ; being formed of the four elements. Earth and
water constitute tlie solids of the body, which is made active by fire
and air. Heat in a peculiar manner, gives life and motion to the whole
; ind when entirely overpowered from whatever cause by the other
elements, death ensues. 4. A perfect state o< health, arises from a
due balance or temperature oFthe elements, and when it is by any
means destroyed, the body is more or less disordered. When this is
the case, there is always a diminution of heat, or^an increase of the
power of cold, which is itu i)ppositG. 5. All disorders are caused by
obstructed perspiration, "which may be produced by a great variety
of means ; that meciicine, therefore, must be administered, that is
best calculated to remove obstructions and promote perflpiration. •-
• - - ^ ^ - ^^ ^ v *. 6. Tho food taken into the stomach and being
well digested, nourishes the system and keeps up that heat on
which life depends ; but by constantly taking food into the stomach,
which, is sometimes not suitable for nourishment, it becomes foul,
so that the food is not well digc55ted ; this causes the body to lose
its heat, and disease follows. ... .' . * 7. Canker is caused by cold,
and there is always more or Una of it in all cases of diseaac ;
contiaue to make uao H*>
 00 New Guide to Health f SI 'i.iij !!«: M ■^r of Buch articles
as are calculated to remove it, M long as here is any appearance of
disorder. 8. When tlic dir^ase is removed, make free use of those
things tliat arc good to restore tlie digestive powers, not forgetting
to keep up the inward heal by giving occasionally No. 2. 0. Keep
always in mind, that an ounce of preventative is better than a pound
of cure ; and give medicine on the first appearvincc of disorder,
before it becomes seated ; for it may be then easily thrown oiT, and
much sickness and expense prevented. 10. In case of a fever,
increase the internal heat by giving hot medicine so as to over|)ower
the cold, when the natursl heat will return inwardly, and the cold will
pervade the whole surface of the body as the heat had done before;
this is wh.Tt is called the turn of the fever. 11. lf?»o. 1 should sicken
and not puke, there may be two causes for it, viz. the coldnecs or
acidity of the stomach ! for the first give No. 2 more free !y, and for
the latter, dissolve a piece of pearlash about the size of a large pea
in a wine glass of water, and let them take it, which wil counteract
the acidity. If this fails, make use of the steam, which will open the
pores, extract the cold and set the medicine into operation, 12. In
giving medicine to c/iildren, gire about one half, a little more or less
according to thfir age, of the quantity directed for a grown person.
Be particular to offer them diink often, especially young children who
cannot a?k for it. 13. Disentery is caused by canker on the bowels,
for which make free use of the tea of No. 3, with No. 2, and give the
same by injection, in the first of the disease, and afterwards give the
sirup, (No. 5,) to strengthen the stoinach and bowels, and restore
the digestive powers. 14. The piles is canker below the reach of
medicine given in the usual way, and must be cured by using a wash
of No. 3, made strong, and by giving injections of the same with No,
2. What if. called bearing down pains in women, is from the same
cause ; and must be yelieviid by injections made of witch-hazle or
red rasp4' ' ■>'^. immm
 H Or, Botanic Family Physiciaru n long as use of powers,
iving ocTntative le on the [j seated; sickness 1 licat by tl, when cold
will heat had he fever. lere may ity of the ul for the size of a n take
it, make use t the cold bout one re, of the ticular to Iren who wels,
for ^o. 2, and icase, and f^hea the owcrs. medicine r using a ictions
of ng down ; must be red raspberry leaf tea, steeped strong, with
No. 2, strained. If this does not give relief, go through a regular
course of medicine. ; • 15. Women in a state of pregnancy, ought to
be carried through a regular course of the medicine, especially when
near the time of deliv(3ry. When in travail, give raspberry leaf tea,
with a tea-spoonful of the composition powders, or No. 2, and keep
them in -i perspiration, jlfter delivery keep up the internal heat, by
giving the composition powder, or No. 2. This will prevent cold and
after pains ; if there should be symptoms of fever, carry them
through a regular course of the medicine, ^i'hich will guard against
all alarming complaints, peculiar in such cases. 16. In all cases of a
burn, scald, or being frozen, wrap up the part in cloths w^et with
cold water, often wetting them with the same, to prevent their
becoming dry, and be careful to give hot medicine, such as No. 2, or
the (composition powders, to keep up the inward heat JPursue this
plan for twelve hours ; and then, if the skin is off, apply the poultice,
or salve. If there should be convulsions, or fever, a regular course of
the medicino pTiUSi without fail be attended to. 17. When a scald is
over the whole or greatest part of the body, apply cotton cloth of
several thicknesses to the whole body, wet w ith a tea of raspberry
leaves, thoroughly wetting it with the same to prevent it from
becoming dry; and give the hot mcdicir\p.. When the seal J is under
the stocking, or any other tight garment, let it remain on, adding
more common cloths, and wet the V. Inle with cold water as often as
the smart of the burn returns. ,7. 18. If the skin is off., or in case of
an old burn, to guard against canker, apply a poultice of cracker
af^d slippery elm bark, made with a tea of raspberry leaves ;
washing it with soap suds,, when tho poultice is ch^.ngcd, and then
with tiie ?^-imc tea. When any part is frozen, the same method
must be taken, as for a burn. VK For a fresh wound, cut, or bruise,
wash immedi^ ately with cold water and bind up in cloths wet with
the eariie ; jteep a hot otona at
 ii'''i -f-^ New Guide to Health; to raise a gentle perspiration
;, continue this till the in* flammation is allayed and the wound
perfectly cleansed, then apply the poultice or salve till healed. The
air iiiUBt be kept from all wounds or sores, as it will caude pain and
prevent them from healing. 20. In sudden and deadly attacks, such
as spotted or yellow fever, fits, drowned persons, croup, &c. the heat
and activity of the patient is so much diminished, that the common
administration will not give relief; the determining power to the
surface, being so small througli the loss of internal heat, that it will
not give the medicine operation, as its elfects are resisted and
counter^ balanced by the pressure of the external air. To counteract
this pressure, keep the room by aid of a good fire, about as warm as
a summer heat ; and more fully to rarify and lighten the air, and aid
the operation of the medicine, make a free use of the steam bath ;
and keep the patient shielded by a blanket, at the same time g- ■*
<.>.' •-»- ■••;^--i 2'4. Nerer make u«g of phyi^ic in cases where
ther ». is canker inside, for it will draw the determinirg p^ovverr. jf'
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 '^^r"^»wi"'"»i""»i»>-if^Or, Botanic Family Physician, 93
inward, and incri&asc tho disease. I have sr en ro mnny bad cflccts
from giving physic, that I have disapproved the use of it altogetiicr ;
hut if any is given, after the operation he careful to keep up the
inward heat, so as to cause a free perspiration. 25. Avoid all
nuneralo used as medicine, such as mercury, arsenic, antimony,
calomel, preparations of copper or lead ; and also nitre and opium.
They are all poison and deadly enemies to health. ■ ' ' 26. Beware of
bleeding and blisters, as they can never do any good, and may be
productive of much harm ; they are contrary to nature, and
strengthen the power of the enemy to health. S^tons and issues
should also be avoided, as they only tend to waste away the
strength of the patient, without doing any good ; it is a much better
way to remove the cause by a proper administration of medicine,
which will be more certain and safe in itsreflects. 27. Be careful not
to make use of salt-petre in any way whatever ; it is the greatest
cold of any thing that ^can be taken into the stomach, and was
never intended for any other purpose than to destroy life. It is a very
bad practice to put it on meat, for it destroys all the juices, w^hich
is the nourishii)g part, and leaves the flesh hard and didicuU to
digest. 29. Never eat meat that is tainted, or any wa-*' injured, as it
will engender disease ; for one ounce in the stomach, is worse than
the elTIuvia of a whole carcasQ. Eat salt provisions in hot weather
and fresh in cold. 29. Be Gainful about drinking cold water in very
hot weather, as it will tend to let dov»'n the inward heat so suddenly
as to give full power to the cold. If this should happen, its fatal
effects may bo prevented by giving the hot medicine to raise the
inward heat above the outward. Be careful also not to cool suddenly,
after being very warm in consequence of uncommon exercise. 30.
Remember that regularity in diet is very important to preserve health
; and that if more food is taken into the stomach, than is well
digested, it clogs the system and causes pain. Therefore be cautious
not to eat too much at a time, and have your food well cooked
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 ■ .L.t New Guide to Health ; This is very Important to those
who h&ve weakly con• titutions. 31. Ardent spirit is slow poison ; it
is taken to stimulate, but this elVect is soon over, and much use of it
destroys the tone cf tlie stomach, injures the digestive powers, and
causes disease. It is therefore much better when the feelings require
any thing of the kind, to make use of stimulatincr medicine, such as
Nos. 2 and CV for these will answer a much better purpose. By
a'strict observance of the foregoing directions, you may save much
pain and expense, and enjoy good heolik and long life, which is the
earnest wit^h of the writerii. t' •-■ I. 1 :- TO MA|CE MILK
PORRIDGK.. J Put a quart of waler in ? kettle, with a proper quantity
of salt, and while heating, mix a gill of flour in s bowl with water,
made thick, and when the water is boil'ing hot, drop this into it with
a spoon ; let it be well boiled, then add half a pint of milk. This to be
eaten while under the operation of the medicine ; and is also good
food for the sick at any other time, especially while^ the stomach is
weak. ; : .;. .y- -a. ■'-^ TO MAKE CHICKEN BROTH. Take a chicken
and cut it in pieces ; put the gizzard in with it, opened and cleaned,
but not peeled. Boil it till the meat drops from the boiv. Begin to give
the broth as soon as there is any strength in it; and when boiled eat
some of the meat. Let it be well seasoned. This may be given
instead of the milk porridge, and is very good for weak patients,
particularly incases of dysentery. When the operation of medicine is
gone through, I have said that the patient may eat any kind of
nourishing food his appetite may crave ; but the best thing is to take
a slice of salt pork broiled, or beef steak, well done, ar.d cat it with
pepper s?iuce ; or take cayenne, vinegar and salt, mixed together,
and eat with it, which is very good to create an appetite, and assist
the digesturc?. mSSL