82 THE GREASE. 



for two days with bran r-. ashes ; warm water i 



to drink during its operation, and also warm : 



cloathing. The ball to be repeated in eight ! 



days. 



As the ulcers in the heels are generally 



more inveterate in a case of this kind, the fol- \ 



lowing detergent lotion will be necessary, viz, | 



Nitrous Acid, - - - 1 ounce j 



Water, ----- i pint 



Mixed, ] 



to be applied every night. The following poul- ; 



tice will also prove beneficial : j 



Powdered Charcoal and Oatmeal, equal quantities, j 

 made into a poultice with cold beer grounds. ! 



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