Cure for the Bite of a Mad Dog

Elecampane is a plant well known to most persons, and is to be found in many of our gardens. Immediately after being bitten, take

• one and a half ounces of the root of the plant,--the green root is perhaps preferable, but the dried will answer,
• slice or bruise,
• put into a pint of fresh milk,
• boil down to a half pint, strain, and when cold drink, fasting for at least six hours afterward.

The next morning, fasting, repeat the dose, using two ounces of the root. On the third morning take another dose prepared as the last, and this will be sufficient. It is recommended that after each dose nothing be eaten for at least six hours.