Science.

Alexandra Herald and Central Otago Gazette, Issue 415, 28 April 1904, Page 7

Science.

Sfflfß? SIGK-Boom Hint.-*-Pillows arid fjjtt*| bedclothes should every few days flMbf be carried into another..roqm*Bfc<Jj thoroughly shakes and aired.

Constipation.—Hot .water, if'; taken freely .half an hour before bedtime, is one of the best possible cathartics in severe coses of constipation, while it has a soothing effect upon the stomach and bowels. ■ .Mii-

foot Sprains.—SMe the fingers under the foot, and, having greased both thumbs,* press them successively with increasing force over the painful parts for about a quarter of an hour. The application* should be repeated several times, or until the patient, is .able to walk, This is a simple remedy for a very frequent accident, and can be performed by the most inexperienced.

Hoarseness.—Break six fresh eggs and' put them, shells and all, into the juice of six good-siised lemons, and stir the mixture daily,'- -In-four days' time the lemon juice will have dissolved ' the shells Strain through muslin, and add £lb of sugar candy, previously boiled in half a pint of water. When finished, pour in a pint of rum, and take a wineglassful every morning. Keep the eggs and lemon in a dark place while dissolving. -'■

\E\w Burns and Scalds.—Always keep carbonate of soda in the house—it is useful for so many purposes. For burns and scalds it is an excellent remedy $ the surface of the burn should : be covered with it, either dry or just damped, It relieves the pain caused by the bites or Btings or insect?. A small saTtspoonful is ihalf a tumbler'of water will relieve heartburn and indigestion, and if taken with tepid water last thing at night will frequently induce sleep in restless persons. '

Celery and Kheumatiam.—One of the latest ideas is that celery is a 1 cure for rheumatism. It is asserted that the disease is impossible if the vegetable be cooked and freely eatea. The celery should be cut into pieces and boiled.in water until soft, and the water drunk by the patient. Put new milk, with a little flour and nutmeg, into a saucepan with the boiled celery, serve it warm with, pieces of toast, eat it with potatoes, and the painful ailment wiUsoon jield. Such is the declaration of a physician who has again and again tried the experiment, and with uniform success. .