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fbj Dikamali ointment (Hawkes). 

 Take of Dikamali, bees' wax, and gingli oil, each, two ounces. 



Powdered gall nuts, half an ounce. 



Boil the galls in oil, add the Dikamali, then melt and strain 

 through a cloth ; add the wax and keep still till cold. 



26. For Galls : Astringent lotion. 



Take of Sulphate of zinc powdered, I n , 



^ ^ ^ > or each one ounce. 



Acetate of lead powdered, f 

 Ghee one pint to one quarter pint. 



Mix and apply frequently. 



27. Stimulating liniment for abscesses, sprains, &c. 

 Take of Liquor ammonige, 4 ozs."^ 



Olive oil, 1 pt. mis and shake up 



Oil of turpentine 4 ozs. T thoroughly. 



Common oil, 1 pt. J 



28. For Ophthalmia. 

 Take of Nitrate of Silver 1 drachm. 



Rain water, 4 ounces. 



Instil into the eye a few drops daily 



29. A Chob. 

 Take of Aloes, wax, dammar, and grease equal parts and of 

 catechu four parts — melt together and apply as an ointment 

 (Hawkes) . 



30. A Foot jpoultice. 

 Take of Chlorinated lime, one part ; linseed meal, one part, 

 bran four parts — hot water to make of proper consistency — 

 apply when hot. 



