THE VALUE OF GLYCERINE.

Rodney and Otamatea Times, Waitemata and Kaipara Gazette, 28 August 1912, Page 2

THE VALUE OF GLYCERINE.

Many people will, no doubt, be glad to know- that a tablespoonful of glycerine in a cup of hot milk or cream will at once; relieve the most violent attack of coughing. This is a simple, easily-obtained, and harmless remedy. Equally simple and quite as effective is the use of a diluted glycerine spray through an atomiser. This is applied directly to the inflamed or irritated surfaces, and gives almost instant relief. In attacks of influenza, colds in the head, sore throat, and other troubles, glycerine mixed with three times its bulk of water, boiled and cooled, is an invaluable remedy. A little practice will enable the patient to apply the spray, and the soothing and cooling effect is remarkable.. Mixed with an equal quantity of sulphurous acid, glycerine is an almost unfailing remedy for throat troubles of all kinds, and, being harmless, can be used by all people. It must however, be freshly made, as it keeps but a short time after mixing. There are few better re-*idies for severe constipation than a glycerine enema. An ounce of glycerine, mixed with a little warm water, will be sufficient. It is not generally known that glycerine may be used as a sweetener for tea and coffee, and foods generally, when sugar is forbidden. Diabetic people may safely take it.