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"It is singular to see that man's greatest desire, which is his personal liberty, has its disadvantages as well." Spurzheim

 

Alison’s salt cure for maladie anglais

Begin treatment by scraping, preferably with a mussel shell, the surfaces of one’s body. This will dispose the running sores caused by the promiscuity of the soul more readily toward treatment. Apply French salt liberally. To abate fermentation of flesh and decomposition of morals one must avoid confined spaces, particularly those situated underground, and seek the sun. It is recommended that one lie on a wooden form for at least 4 hours after initial salting. This will aid in the neutralization of tainted exhalations and any putrid fevers. The application of dried calve skin and river stones on the chest and torso will relieve the effects of irresolute attention and a vacillating soul. Wash well with fresh water to cleanse one of the longing to suffer and dissolve the friable alkaline particles that penetrate body and heart. The mind disturbed by the search for truth will should find some comfort in the binding of the body. If disputes of unreason and passions of obstinacy continue, the best course of action is to be stamped on by a youth of 15 years or thereabout for an extended period of time. It is well known that shame fetters turpitude. Avoid shadowy places and darkened mirrors for 40 days.