This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at his home on Arctic Crescent, Virginia Beach, Va., this 17th day of September, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self - Mr. [1242], Associate Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body, [1242].
2. As we find, while conditions have shown some improvement, still these are very serious conditions to be dealt with. Still there may be hopeful influences in meeting the conditions, while these still remain much in the manner as has been indicated that these were alleviations rather than curatives and will necessitate changes from time to time until conditions arise where those disturbances break tissue.
3. Improvements have existed. Tendency for the loss of appetite and weight, owing to the stiffness in throat and neck.
4. As we find, we would use these in the present. Not leaving off either the spray or the Ash [Ash always followed by the violet ray], nor the vibrations of either of the solutions from the Appliance, but add these:
5. We would make a compound. Take ordinary Plantain, preferably fresh or green. Take equal parts of Plantain, the leaves, these bruised - not the roots, though the roots may be used if these are chopped very fine - bruise the leaves very thoroughly, and equal parts of thick cream or butterfat; not sour but sweet if cream is used, or the oil of butterfat - equal portions in WEIGHT. Boil together. Cook until thoroughly done, or after it begins to boil keep stirred together for fifteen minutes - full fifteen minutes. Then allow to cool and use this as an ointment.
6. And in cleansing same use equal parts of Camphorated Oil with Compound Tincture of Benzoin. Shake together. Use these as a cleanser after these are used, when cleansing off.
7. These we would follow, keeping the diet as near as possible, making for the necessary changes as may be had, keeping the eliminations well in hand, and we should find these may bring some help.
8. Ready for questions.
9. (Q) What are general indications for improvement during the thirty day period?
   (A) As has been indicated, there have been improvements. Then there has been a reverting to old disturbances.
10. (Q) Would it be possible to take Atomidine in concentrated form? If so, please give dosage and frequency.
    (A) DO NOT take Atomidine in concentrated form. In commercial form it may be taken as has been indicated, as we find. With this body, much preferable to take in small quantities oftener than the larger doses, especially for this body and the strain it produces. Do not take more than three to five minims twice a day.
11. (Q) Is the Plantain solution just given to correct the skin trouble and cure itching?
    (A) This is given for the condition, and as we find will be helpful in drying the conditions.
12. (Q) What is causing phlegm condition and what can be done to correct it?
    (A) As we find, the application of the Appliance as well as those that will dry tissue, as from both the solutions as indicated, the cleansing as well as the other; and use the spray for the throat as has been given.
13. (Q) What can be done to relieve swelling of tongue?
    (A) The spray.
14. (Q) What is the bubble-like swelling at side and underneath tongue; what can be done to correct?
    (A) Unless those applications from the external forces and the vibrations, which should be kept - the plates should be kept very clean from the Appliances; these offer the hope, as we find. These are, of course, advancing conditions of the disturbance. [GD's note: Notice above mention of Appliances. I think Mr. [333] had used his own Radio-Active Appliance for Mr. [1242], in order to help him rest at night, although it does not seem to have been recommended previously in the [1242] series. If so, this accounts for Par. 14-A mentioning two appliances, and for Par. 15-Q, etc.]
15. (Q) Is Radio-Active Appliance in satisfactory condition?
    (A) As indicated; keep the anodes very clean. Use the Wet Cell Appliance more than the Radio-Active. This comes as a regular time, while the Wet Cell in its associations or solutions is helpful - but in both instances keep the anodes or plates very clean, and the connections balanced.
16. (Q) Is spray solution used satisfactory?
    (A) This is satisfactory.
17. (Q) Any suggestions for cleansing the infected parts of the face?
    (A) As has been indicated.
18. (Q) What can be done to stop spreading of infection in the face?
    (A) Use those things as has been given; the Plantain solution.
19. (Q) Any change be made in rubbing compound?
    (A) Keep these as has been indicated.
20. (Q) Any other suggestions for diet?
    (A) These we would keep as close to those outlines as possible under the circumstances.
21. (Q) Any other advice?
    (A) As we find, these offer the greater opportunities for helpful forces.
22. We are through for the present.

    Copy to Self
    Copy to Ass'n file

BACKGROUND

1. See 1242-3 on 8/24/36 continued advice for cancer of throat and face.

REPORTS

1. 9/18/36 Mr. [333]'s letter: "We have the check reading for [1242] and feel that it is very helpful. We are going ahead with everything as called for. Please refer to the reading and note what it says about Ash. What does this mean? There has been no previous reference to it and I wondered if it meant medicated ash [Animated Ash]. What would be 3-5 minims of the Atomidine? I used 3-5 drops from a medicine dropper when I used it. What is butterfat or oil of butterfat? I am writing this in haste as I want to get it off to you and get the answers as quick as possible. Hope you escaped the results of the hurricane. Let us know. Enclosed is $10 from [1242]'s."
2. 9/21/36 EC's reply: "Yes, the Ash is the Animated or Carbon Ash, can get it from Health Home Remedies Corp. Three to five minims is three to five drops from the medicine dropper. Butterfat is fresh. Butter - that is, without salt, with the water and milk cooked out of same; one can make that easily in that way. Do not let it scorch but merely cook the water and milk out of same."
3. 9/25/36 GD ordered the Ash sent Special Delivery from HHRC, via Thomas B. House, Jr., saying: "Mr. Edgar has some fish [that he caught] and a bottle of wine for you [that he made], in case you come out this afternoon or tomorrow."
4. 10/02/36 Mr. [333]'s letter: "Poor [1242] is still making a brave and courageous fight though suffering terribly. They are keeping faithfully on with all the treatments. The Ash arrived but no information as to how it should be taken, or doses or frequency so please send this information along. Of course I know the manner in which it has been used in many cases but I did not feel I should say how [1242] should use it."
5. 10/06/36 EC wrote: "The Ash is taken for him twice a day, one-eighth grain, or one capsule, but not in capsule - empty out, put on tongue and drink a drink of water - 5-10 minutes later use the violet ray on neck and side of head."
6. 10/16/36 Mr. [333]'s letter: "Many thanks for your letter concerning the Ash for [1242]. I am trying to get him a violet ray lamp to use at home as he could not go to a doctor's twice a day. Will lamp suitable for home use be o.k.?"
7. 10/17/36 Mr. [1242] dictated to his wife for EC: "I am improving in general health and getting stronger every day. Have not taken the Ash as yet as have not succeeded in getting a violet ray lamp. Hope to very soon."
8. 10/19/36 EC's reply: "Yes, the hand lamp or the table lamp either will do, the stronger the light the less time it takes. Just heard from Mrs. ([1242]'s wife) saying he is doing fine. That is just marvelous, and all praise to the good Lord." [GD's note: It is my opinion that the violet ray hand machine was meant, not a hand lamp - unless it was a mercury quartz ultraviolet lamp.]
9. 10/26/36 Questions were submitted for another reading.
10. 11/04/36 See 1242-5.

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