Whey

(Jiwa). The liquid part of milk separating from the curd in coagulation. W., Alum, whey separated by stirring milk with a lump of alum; a popular remedy for sore eyes. W.-cure, a cure for chronic catarrh of the respiratory organs. This consists in drinking warm whey, either alone or mixed with a mineral water, in definite quantities at set times. About 20 ounces are taken daily. This is regarded by many as in all respects similar to the use of skimmed milk. Sometimes the method is combined with baths of whey. See Serotherapy and Aponipsis. W., Wine, a whey prepared by adding Rhine wine, I part, to hot milk, 4 parts, and straining.