Roll up a piece of paper and press it under the upper lip. In
obstinate cases, blow a little gum arabic up the nostril through a
quill, which will immediately stop the discharge; powdered alum,
dissolved in water, is also good. Pressure by the finger over the
small artery near the ala (wing) of the nose on the side where the
blood is flowing, is said to arrest the hemorrhage immediately.
Sometimes by wringing a cloth out of very hot water and laying it on
the back of the neck, gives relief. Napkins wrung out of cold water
must be laid across the forehead and nose, the hands dipped in cold
water, and a bottle of hot water applied to the feet.