LOTIOJsS, PURGES, BLISTERS, &c. 



Strong Healing Lotion. — Cliloride of zinc, two 

 scruples; water, one pint. 



Weaker, as for sore mouth, Sfc. — 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 ivounds or bruises. — Apply a 

 rag dipped in solution of tar. 



Glycerine Lotion. — Glycerine, half pint ; chloride- of 

 zinc, half ounce ; water, six quarts. 



To abide Externcd Lnjiammation. — Vinegar, two 

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



Liniment for the Neck in Cold and Distemper, Sore 

 Throcd, ^'c. — 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. 



Of ]inseed-oil alone the ordinary dose is one pint. 



