116 THE AK.AIY PIOKSE. 



Zinc oxide. — Antiseptic. Used either as a dry powder dusted 

 on the wounds or can be made into an ointment with lanolin: 

 Zinc oxide, 1 part. 

 Lanolin, 6 j)arts. 

 Zinc chloride. — An irritant and corrosive poison, never given 

 internally. Externally it is applied as a stimulant, astringent, 

 caustic, and parasiticide. It is also used as an antiseptic, disin- 

 fectant, and deodorant. From 2 to 4 drams to the pint of water 

 are used for ordinary antiseptic purposes. 



