In serious cases such as ACUTE CHEST DIS-
ORDERS AND ACUTE RHEUMATISM, a doctor
should be consulted. es

GENERAL RHEUMATIC PAINS—A hot
Mustard bath, followed by gentle massage or
exercise. One bath will usually give relief, but
the daily or nightly baths should be continued
for at least two weeks.

COLDS AND FEVERISH CONDITIONS GENERALLY—
A hot Mustard bath. The patient should retire to bed immediately
after the bath and be kept as warm as possible with additional
blankets, hot-water bottle, etc., if required.

BRONCHITIS AND COUGHS— Mustard pack or poultice. Apply
till distinct tingling sensation is felt. Do not keep packs or poultices
on for more than 20 minutes. It is important that the patient should
keep warm after application.

NEURALGIA OR TOOTHACHE—Mustard poultice. Apply to
the nape of the neck or to the affected region till tingling is felt.
Keep warm afterwards. Be careful to keep the application away
from the eyes.

DEEP-SEATED PAIN—As in Colic, Inflammation of Liver, etc.

—Mustard pack or poultice. Keep as warm as possible afterwards.

INSOMNIA—Mustard Bath or Mustard foot-bath immediately

before retiring.

UNBROKEN CHILBLAINS—Immersion of the hands or feet

in Mustard and water at the same strength as Mustard foot-bath.

LOCAL STIFFNESS, RHEUMATIC and SIMILAR PAINS—
Mustard baths for general treatment. Mustard packs or poultices
for relief of local pain. Where possible follow with gentle message
or exercise. When children have pains in their joints, consult a
doctor.

CONVULSIONS IN CHILDREN—A Mustard bath, the temper-
ature of which should not be over 105°F. A doctor should be sent
for at once.

where mustard is specified always use KEEN’S D.S.F. 21