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USEFUL DOMESTIC MEDICINES. 



Take of ipecacuanha in powder, opium (purified,) each 

 one part ; sulphate of potass, eight parts. Triturate them 

 together into a fine powder. 



The dose is from two to five grains, repeated accord- 

 ing as the patient's stomach and strength can bear it. It 

 is proper to avoid much drinking immediately after taking 

 it, otherwise it is very apt to be rejected by vomiting, be- 

 fore any other effects are produced. Perspiration should 

 be kept up by diluents. 



COMPOUND SOAP LINIMENT. 



Take of camphor, one ounce ; soap, three ounces ; spirit 

 of rosemary, one pint. 



Digest the soap in the spirit of rosemary, until it be dis- 

 solved, and add to it the camphor. This is useful to ex- 

 cite action on the surface, and is used to disperse scrofu- 

 lous enlargements, and to moisten flannel which is applied 

 to the throat in cases of quinsy. 



SIMPLE OINTMENT. 



Take of olive oil, five ounces ; white wax, two ounces. 

 This is a useful emollient ointment for softening the 

 skin. 



COMPOUND BURGUNDY PITCH PLASTER. 



Take of Burgundy pitch, two pounds ; laudanum, one 

 pound j yello** resin, and yellow wax, each four ounces. 



