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Draught. 



Iodide of potassium, two drachms. 

 Solution of hydrate of potassium, half a fluid ounce. 

 This draught may be given mixed with a pint of water, 

 or preferably with gruel, twice daily. 



Ball. 



Gray powder, half a drachm. 

 Nitrate of potassium, one drachm. 

 Eesin, ginger, gentian and soft soap, sufficient to make 

 a one-ounce ball. 

 This ball may be given once dail}'-. 



Ball. 



Bichromate of potassium, five to six grains. 

 Nitrate of potassium, one drachm. 

 Squills, one drachm. 



Resin, ginger, gentian and soft soap, sufficient to make 

 a one-ounce ball. 



Ball. 



Cape aloes, two drachms. 

 Black mercury, one drachm. 



Resin, turpentine, and nitrate of potassium, in sufficient 

 quantity to make a one-ounce ball. 

 One ball may be given either every other day or every 

 third day. 



Ball for Grease. 



Resin, two drachms. 

 Cape aloes, two drachms. 

 Black mercury, one drachm. 

 Venice turpentine, two drachms. 

 One ball may be given every third day. 



