390 THE NATURE AND TREATMENT OF 



Caustic for Fungoxis Growths. 



Powdered Bloodroot, » 



Burnt Alum } equal parte. Mix. 



First, rub a small quantity of pyroligneous acid on the fun- 

 gus, then dust the parts with a small portion of the new caus- 

 tic, and repeat the application twice daily until the fungus 

 disappears. 



Oil of Cantharides, 



Powdered Cantharides, Spanish Flies, 1 ounce. 



Linseed Oil, 7 ounces. 



This is a sort of liquid blister, and is far preferable to the 

 common blistering ointment. I recommend it in all cases indi- 

 cating, a blister 



A Cheap Refrigerating or Cooling Lotion, 



Acetic Acid, ; 2 ounces. 



Soft Water, : 1 pint. Mix. 



This mixture may be applied with advantage to the external 

 surface in all cases of strain, sprain, or cutaneous inflammation. 

 In view of relieving the inflammatory action of the part, it 

 must be diligently applied. 



