110 THE AKMY HOESE. 



A very useful \Yasli for the treatment of conjunctivitis is 

 made as follows : 



Sulphate of zinc, 20 grains. 

 Belladonna, fid. ext., 1 dram. 

 "Water, 3^ ounces. 

 Apply twice a da^^ 



Camphoi\ (j^nn. — Antispasmodic and antiseptic. Dose, 1 to 2 

 drams. A very good remedy for diarrhea is made as follows: 

 Camphor, gum, 1 dram. 

 Opium, powdered, 1 dram. 

 Make into a ball; give, and repeat every two hours until 

 relief is afforded. 



Externallv it is useful for sprains, combined with other medi- 

 cines, forming what is known as the soap liniment. 

 Castile soap, 10 parts. 

 Camphor, 5 parts. 

 Alcohol, 70 parts. 

 Water, 15 parts. 

 To be used only externalh^ as a mild, stimulating, anodyne 

 liniment. 



A useful dressing for wounds is made of gum camphor, 8 

 ounces, carbolic acid, 3 ounces. This is especialh' valuable in 

 fl}^ time. 



Cannabis hid tea (Indian hemp). — Antispasmodic and ano- 

 dyne. Its main use is in colic, as it relieves pain without caus- 

 ing constipation. Dose, 2 to 1 drams. 

 Cannabis indica, 2 to 1 drams. . 

 Ammonia, aromatic spirits, 1 ounce. 

 Water, 1 pint. 

 Give at one dose and repeat in three-quarters of an hour if 

 necessary. This is an excellent remed}' for colic. 



Cantharides, 2?oicdered (Spanish fly). — Used only for its 

 blistering effect. Prepare by rubbing the cantharides and 

 cosmoline together (1 to 5 or G) with a spatula on a piece of 

 glass. 



Capsicujn (cayenne pepper).— Stomachic and carminative. 

 Given internally in combination with gentian and ginger in 

 mild cases of indigestion attended with flatulency. Dose, ^ 

 to 1 dram. 



Charcoal. — A mild antiseptic and deodorant. It is very 

 good mixed with poultices, especially for wounds and sores that 

 have a foul odor. It niav 1)'>^ dusted on the surface of foul 



