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part where there is much inflammation. It will not 

 blister. It is good for sprains, etc. 



LINIMENT 



Aqua ammonia 1 ounce 



Turpentine 1 ounce 



Linseed -oil 6 ounces 



Mix and apply by rubbing. The bottle should be 

 kept well corked. If a stronger liniment is desired, a 

 little more turpentine and ammonia may be added. This 

 will blister if used freely and rubbed in, especially if it 

 is covered to prevent evaporation. 



LINIMENT 



Dissolve one -half ounce of gum camphor in eight 

 ounces of alcohol, add one dram of oil of sassafras, then 

 add eight ounces of concentrated aqua ammonia. Keep 

 in a bottle with a glass or rubber stopper. This is an 

 excellent liniment and will blister if used freely. 



WHITE LOTION 



Zinc sulfate (white vitriol) 6 drams 



Lead acetate (sugar of lead) 1 ounce 



Water 1 pint 



Shake well before using. 



White lotion is used extensively for wounds, sores, 

 scratches, summer sores and fistula. It can be applied 

 three times daily. 



OINTMENT, OXIDE OF ZINC 



Oxide of zinc 1 ounce 



Benzoated lard . 4 ounces 



