This psychic reading given by Edgar Cayce at the home of David E. Kahn, 20 Woods Lane, Scarsdale, N.Y., this 4th day of November, 1936, in accordance with request made by the self, through Mr. [333], Active Member of the Ass'n for Research & Enlightenment, Inc.

Present: Edgar Cayce; Gertrude Cayce, Conductor; Gladys Davis, Steno. Mrs. Reiss and Mrs. Engel.

TEXT

1. EC: Yes, we have the body here; this we have had before.
2. As we find, there have continued to be good periods, bad periods. There are indications of greater resistance being builded in the body, yet the pain in the face, the neck and the throat at times becomes very aggravating and very severe.
3. In the use of the applications - the ointment of the Cream and Plantain has not been combined wholly properly. There should not be sour cream but that which is fresh, or the Oil of Butterfat may be used. But this should be not such a quantity of the Plantain itself. After being bruised or stripped from the center stems, to an ounce in weight add two ounces of the Sweet Cream or the Oil of Butterfat. Let this come to a boil. Not too long but let the plantain as cut or bruised remain in same. This application to the face or to those portions affected; not too close over raw portions - this will make for a better coagulation.
4. The application of the violet ray should be not so long after taking the Ash, for this makes for accumulations of the active forces of released oxygen in the blood, when it is activating in this body as has been applied. Make application of the violet ray over the upper portion of the lung. Extend, to be sure, below the cardiac plexus, or the 4th and 5th dorsal.
5. An oil, or Sweet Oil, massaged over those areas, very gently, where there is the drying effect on the outer portion, will be helpful.
6. A massage in those areas between the shoulders, in the 9th dorsal, in the 4th lumbar will also quiet the body.
7. Keep up those vibrations from the electrical forces, for this makes for the eradicating of the influences of those germs that have segregated themselves in portions of the system.
8. Keep the diet much in the manner that has been indicated.
9. Ready for questions.
10. (Q) How long after taking the Ash should the violet ray be used?
    (A) Three to five minutes.
11. (Q) What are the general indications for improvement during the thirty days just past?
    (A) There have been improvements but some periods when there has been a reversal and the greater portion owing to the too astringent effect of the Plantain as prepared.
12. (Q) Are connections being made as required for the Wet Cell Appliance, and is the Appliance in every respect as it should be?
    (A) These as we find are very good, if there is kept close contact with the body when in use. When the Nitrate of Silver solution is used, immediately afterward take same out of solution and this will be found to be not so quickly disintegrating; and put into the solution only ten minutes before attached again to the body with that particular solution.
13. (Q) Are all treatments and compounds previously prescribed to be continued?
    (A) When necessary; as the spray. But the others, keep those up.
14. (Q) What special treatment, if any, can be applied to area back of right ear?
    (A) The ointment of the Plantain. Not over the area that has already broken but those close to same to prevent their spread.
15. (Q) Is there any ointment or compound that could be used to further relieve the itching?
    (A) This is the effect of the condition itself. And while this cannot be scratched, as it were, those compounds as given - the oils after same - will be the more effective.
16. (Q) Is the loss of weight a factor under present conditions, or is it normal under circumstances?
    (A) This has varied, does vary, owing to the change of attitudes and those periods when the inroads make a great distress to the nerve forces of the body. This is near normal under existent conditions.
17. (Q) Should Atomidine be continued?
    (A) This as has been indicated. Have periods of this; weeks of it being taken in small quantities, and weeks when it is not taken.
18. (Q) Can anything further be done to overcome swelling of tongue and give more comfort and ease in swallowing?
    (A) The rubs and the sprays, when necessary. The rubs should be given morning, evening; not too much but AWAY from the upper portion of the body, in the areas indicated. This will aid in these directions.
19. (Q) Any other suggestions for this body?
    (A) Do these at the present.
20. We are through with this reading.

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BACKGROUND

1. See 1242-4 on 9/17/36.

REPORTS

1. 11/10/36 Wife's letter: "We rec'd the new reading a few days ago and find there are many more things to be done. This Ash that is to be taken before the violet ray treatment, could it be taken in enema form as you know Mr. [1242] has a great deal of difficulty swallowing. Would appreciate knowing just how many times a day the violet ray should be taken also."
2. 11/11/36 EC's reply: "If possible better to swallow same, necessary that it have the secretions from the salivary glands. It is not to be taken in the capsule, you know, but to be emptied dry on tongue, then a little water, and each time you give the Ash use the violet ray. That is, two doses of the Ash and twice use the violet ray."
3. 11/15/36 Mr. [333]'s letter: "[1242]'s last reading was very helpful to him. It gave more specific information about the use of Plantain which was quite helpful. He has been letting himself go a bit. It is so hard and so discouraging. His case is terrible to bear. God have mercy on him."
4. 11/18/36 "Just been down to [1242]'s and found [1242] feeling pretty spry. For the first time since I have known them they seemed to feel free to talk about the history of the case. They want to get all the information about this phase of it, also very definite advice at this time concerning certain plans of it which I have incorporated in a list of questions which they have asked me to prepare and forward to you with the request that you have another check reading on it."
5. 11/30/36 See 1242-6.

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