CHAPTER V. 



PRESCRIPTIONS FOR EXTERNAL USE. 



1. White Liniment. 



The following proportions make one quart of the lini- 

 ment. Use either a quart bottle or a quart self-sealer to 

 mix it in : 



First. — Put in one-half pine of drinking water. 



Second. — Put in two ounces or eight dessertspoonfuls of 

 spirits of turpentine and shake thoroughly for five minutes. 



Third. — Beat up one hen's egg, put it in and shake 

 thoroughly for five minutes. 



Fourth. — Put in two ounces or eight dessertspoonfuls of 

 methylated spirits of alcohol and shake thoroughly for five 

 minutes. 



Fifth. — Put in two ounces or eight dessertspoonfuls of 

 strong liquor ammonia and shake thoroughly for five 

 minutes. 



Sixth. — Put in enough drinking water to make up a quart, 

 then shake thoroughly and the liniment is ready for use. 



This is one of the most effectual remedies known for 

 all kinds of sprains and bruises where the skin is not 

 broken. The longer this liniment stands (if the bottle is 

 kept corked) the stronger and better it gets. For making 

 larger or smaller quantities of the liniment add to or take 

 from the proportions as given. 



2. White Lotion. 



The following proportions make one quart of White 

 Lotion. Use either a quart bottle or a quart self-sealer to 

 mix it in. 



Put in one-half ounce of each of the following: — Sul- 

 phate of zinc, sugar of lead and pulverized alum, add enough 

 water to make a quart and shake thoroughly, 



