By varying the proportions of copper and zinc, the properties of the brass can be changed, allowing hard and soft brasses. The density of brass is approximately .303 lb/cubic inch, 8.4 to 8.73 grams per cubic centimetre.
* Peptic ulcers. * Smoking cigarettes. * Drinking carbonated beverages. * Consuming fatty or spicy food, citrus fruits, tomato products, onions and chocolate. * Gastritis. * Taking medications including ibuprofen, aspirin, and certain drugs used to treat hypertension.
A teaspoon of lemon juice in half a glass of water relieves heartburn. For rheumatism, one or two ounces of lemon juice diluted in water should be taken three times a day: one hour before meals and at bedtime. In cases of hemorrhage, lemon juice diluted in water and taken as cold as possible will stop it.