I have found that a very liberal use of a solution of echinacea, one part, to water, three parts, if applied on absorbent cotton to a bruise of any kind or to a crushing injury from any cause, or to a stone bruise, will promote rapid healing.

J. N. WHITE, M. D.

Ellingwood's Therapeutist, Vol. 2, 1908, was edited by Finley Ellingwood M.D.