CASTOR OIL, French way of giving it to Children. — Pour the oil into a pan over a moderate fire ; break an egg into it, and stir up ; when it is done, add a little salt or sugar, or some currant jelly. The sick child will eat it agreeably, and never discover the dis- guise. CASTS of PLASTER, to Harden. — Immerse them in a solu- tion of alum to about 84° Fah.. for about five hours ; 1 lb. of alum dissolved in 4 or 5 gallons of water will form the solution. CATARRH. — This comprises a Cold in the Head , or Influenza. — Both begin with chilliness, sneezing, bad appe- tite, running at the nose, red and watery eyes, fever, &c. It is inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nostrils, or bronchial passages. Sometimes there is a slight cough only, and sometimes a harrassing one. It is caused by expo- sure to cold or wet, damp, epidemic poison. To cure, let the diet be low, drink toast and water, warm gruel, or barley water acidulated with a little lemon or cream of tartar. Bathe the feet at bed-time in hot water. Use the vapour bath, or wrap hot bricks in cloths or flannels dipped in vinegar and water, to the feet and sides. Should the cough be troublesome, take a cough pill or the pulmonary syrup. CATECHU. — An extract ob- tained from an acacia tree, growing in Hindostan. — It is a most valuable as- tringent in looseness, dysentery, or flux, bleeding from the anus or womb, the whites, and obstinate coughs. It makes an excellent gargle for relaxation of the uvula, or the body which hangs down from the soft part of the palate. It may be sucked in the mouth for that purpose, and for curing sponginess of the gums. It makes an excellent den- trifice, combined with Peruvian bark and myrrh. The extract, say a.% ozs. ; 2 ozs. resin ; 10 ozs. of olive oil, with a very little water ; is most efficacious in ulcers. Melt and mix. CATERPILLARS, to Destroy. — Syringe the trees with decoction of tobacco, or a solution of alum, or dust the trees with dust from the common road, and in a day or two wash off with clean water. CATHARTICS. — Medicines in- creasing the discharge from the bowels. CATHARTIC POWDER. — Best senna, ginger, camomile flowers, of each 1 oz. ; jalap, oz. Powder fine, and mix well. Take from half to a teaspoonful in warm water or tea. This is a valuable aperient ; it is power- ful, and yet mild ; effectually cleanses the bowels, and produces a healthy action in them, and also upon the liver. CATNEP. — An American plant. — It Is carminative, diaphoretic, and refrigerant. It produces perspiration CAT CEL 1 15 effectually, and is most useful in colds ; throwing off fever, and restoring to health rapidly. It is good for nervous complaints, indigestion, wind, colic, and is very suitable for infants and children in belly-ache, flatulency, &c. Dose ; infuse a small quantity in a pint of boiling water. It is a good fomenter in swellings.

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CASTOR OIL, French way of giving it to Children. — Pour the oil into a pan over a moderate fire ; break an egg into it, and stir up ; when it is done, add a little salt or sugar, or some currant jelly. The sick child will eat it agreeably, and never discover the disguise. CASTS of PLASTER, to Harden. — Immerse them in a solution of alum to about 84° Fah.. for about five hours ; 1 lb. of alum dissolved in 4 or 5 gallons of water will form the solution. CATARRH. — This comprises a Cold in the Head , or Influenza. — Both begin with chilliness, sneezing, bad appetite, running at the nose, red and watery eyes, fever, &c. It is inflammation of the mucus membrane of the nostrils, or bronchial passages. Sometimes there is a slight cough only, and sometimes a harrassing one. It is caused by exposure to cold or wet, damp, epidemic poison. To cure, let the diet be low, drink toast and water, warm gruel, or barley water acidulated with a little lemon or cream of tartar. Bathe the feet at bed-time in hot water. Use the vapour bath, or wrap hot bricks in cloths or flannels dipped in vinegar and water, to the feet and sides. Should the cough be troublesome, take a cough pill or the pulmonary syrup. CATECHU. — An extract obtained from an acacia tree, growing in Hindostan. — It is a most valuable astringent in looseness, dysentery, or flux, bleeding from the anus or womb, the whites, and obstinate coughs. It makes an excellent gargle for relaxation of the uvula, or the body which hangs down from the soft part of the palate. It may be sucked in the mouth for that purpose, and for curing sponginess of the gums. It makes an excellent dentrifice, combined with Peruvian bark and myrrh. The extract, say a 4 ozs. ; 2 ozs. resin ; 10 ozs. of olive oil, with a very little water ; is most efficacious in ulcers. Melt and mix. CATERPILLARS, to Destroy. — Syringe the trees with decoction of tobacco, or a solution of alum, or dust the trees with dust from the common road, and in a day or two wash off with clean water. CATHARTICS. — Medicines increasing the discharge from the bowels. CATHARTIC POWDER. — Best senna, ginger, camomile flowers, of each 1 oz. ; jalap, oz. Powder fine, and mix well. Take from half to a teaspoonful in warm water or tea. This is a valuable aperient ; it is powerful, and yet mild ; effectually cleanses the bowels, and produces a healthy action in them, and also upon the liver. CATNEP. — An American plant. — It Is carminative, diaphoretic, and refrigerant. It produces perspiration CAT CEL 1 15 effectually, and is most useful in colds ; throwing off fever, and restoring to health rapidly. It is good for nervous complaints, indigestion, wind, colic, and is very suitable for infants and children in belly-ache, flatulency, &c. Dose ; infuse a small quantity in a pint of boiling water. It is a good fomenter in swellings.

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