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.