Cross Babies: Use Sang Root to make a tea, give it to them every two hours. (Now days, you'd be arrested for child abuse-EC) Nettle Rash: Take Horsemint Weed, make a tea of it and drink it cold. For Colds: Pine Needles boiled in a little water, strained and sugar added. For Burns: Apply a good machine oil several times a day. Inflammation of the Bladder: Take a handful of dry Hops, pour a quart of boiling water over them. Allow the tea to cook, and drink a glassful three times a day. Sweeten to taste. Cure for Ringworm: Yellow Dock Root steeped in vinegar. Apply locally to affected parts. For Headaches: Take a teaspoonful of Cinnamon with water. Tea made from Coltsfoot will cure bleeding lungs. To clear out tapeworms in chickens, feed them cantaloupe pulp and seed in August and September, after a few days, you will see them passing little particles. For Blood Poisoning: One cup of Cornmeal, one tablespoonful Baking Soda, one teaspoonful Salt, a large handful Peach Tree Leaves. Place these leaves in a pint of boiling water and bring to a boil, strain and add the liquid to the dry. Sore Throat: Make a strong tea from Sage and gargle. Catarrh Specific: Two parts Powdered Golden Seal, two parts Gum Camphor, and one part powdered Blood Root. Mix well and use as a snuff twice daily. Remedy for Sleeplessness or Insomnia: Take a large handful of Thyme and make a tea of this and drink just before retiring. Corn Silk is a cure for gravel when your urinary passages are stopped up, Make a tea of about two tablespoonsful to a cup of boiling water and drink it hot. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Edna Clack