LOTIONS, PURGES, BLISTERS, &c. 



AS A RULE, ALL VOLATILE OILS OIL TINCTURES SHOULD BE 

 ADMINISTERED IN COLD WATER, OR LIQUID. 



Strong Healing Lotion. — Chloride of zinc, two 

 scruples ; water, one pint. 



Weaker, as for Sore Mouth, §c. — Chloride of zinc, 

 one scruple ; water, one pint. 



To encourage Pus, and heal subsequently. — Tincture 

 of arnica, one ounce ; water, one pint. 



To keep off Flies from Wounds or Bruises. — Apply a 

 rag dipped in solution of tar. 



Glycerine Lotion. — Glycerine, half pint ; chloride of 

 zinc, half ounce ; water, six quarts. 



To abate External Inflammation. — Vinegar, two 

 ounces ; Goulard lotion, one ounce ; water, two pints. 



Liniment for the Neck in Cold and Distemper, Sore 

 Throat, fyc. — One part spirit of turpentine, two parts 

 oil, mixed, or equal parts of each, and rubbed in once 

 or twice daily. 



Purges. — A mild purge is composed of — aloes, four 

 drachms ; extract of gentian, two drachms. 



A very mild Laxative Drench. — Castor-oil, three 

 ounces ; linseed-oil, two ounces ; warm gruel, one pint 

 — Mix 



