LOTIONS.— OINTMENTS. 357 



For severe stiffness from over-exercise : 

 54. — Tincture of aruica, ^ drachm. 



Strong spirit of wine, whisky, or brandy, 7^ drachms. 



Mix, and rub well into the back and limbs, before the fire. 



Lotion for the eyes : 



55. — Sulphate of zinc, 20 to 25 grains. 

 Water, ^ pint. 



Mix, and wash the eyes night and morning. 



Strong drops for the eyes : 



5G. — Nitrate of silver, 3 to 8 grains. 

 Distilled water, 1 ounce. 



Mix, and drop in with a quill. 



OINTMENTS. 



By means of lard, wax, &c., various substances are mixed up so 

 as to be applied to wounds, chiefly to keep out the air. 



A good ointment for old sores : 



57. — Yellow basilicon. 



Ointment of nitric-oxide of mercury, equal parts. 



Digestive ointment : 



58, — Red precipitate, 2 ounces. 

 Venice turpentine, 3 ounces. 

 Beeswax, 1^ ounce. 

 Lard, 4 ounces. — Mix. 



Mange ointment : 



58«. — Green iodide of mercury, 1 drachm. 

 Lard, 8 drachms. 

 Mix, and rub in carefully every 2nd or 3rd day. 



