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of salt-petre in half a pint of common vinegar, with 

 which cleanse the ulcers in question. 



MALT POULTICE. 



Mix as much ground malt with half a pint of yeast as 

 will make a poultice of moderate consistence. This poul- 

 tice is gently stimulating, and very serviceable in destroy- 

 ing the fetid and disagreeable smell which arises from 

 foul ulcers and gangrenous wounds. 



Another. A similar poultice, and for the same pur- 

 pose, is prepared by stirring into an infusion of malt, as 

 much oatmeal as may be required to make it of a proper 

 thickness, and afterward adding about a spoonful of yeast. 



STRONG BEER POULTICE. 



Stir into half a pint of ale, or strong beer-grounds, as 

 much oatmeal or linseed meal, as will make a poultice 

 of proper thickness. This will prove an excellent stimu- 

 lant and antiseptic for foul ulcers. It should be applied 

 as warm as the parts will bear, and should be renewed 

 every six hours. 



YEAST POULTICE. 



Mix well together one pound of linseed meal, and a 

 pint of ale yeast. Expose this to a gentle heat, until a 

 certain degree of fermentation takes place. This poultice 

 is excellent for stimulating and cleansing foul ulcers. 



CHARCOAL POULTICE. 



To half a pound of the common oatmeal poultice, add 

 two ounces of fresh burnt charcoal, finely pounded and 

 sifted. Mix the whole well together, and apply it to foul 



