21^ TUMORS. 



Recipe — For the Cure of Tumors. 



therefore, be well rubbed with the bracing mix- 

 tures (No. 107, p. 163), or (No. 108, p, 165); 

 if these do not repel the tumor in the course of 

 the week, and the latter appear to proceed to- 

 wards a state of suppuration, the following will 

 be found more eligible. 



(RECIPE, No. 138.) 



Take — Opodeldoc, water of pure ammonia, and spirit 

 of turpentine, of each two ounces ; 

 Olive oil, three ounces ; 

 Oil of origanum, one ounce; 

 Mix them together in a bottle for use. 



This mixture may be well rubbed on, once or 

 twice a day ; and if on a part where a bandage 

 can be applied, it will be adviseable to employ 

 one. When the extravasated blood cannot be 

 dispersed, the best way is to open the skin, and 

 let out the grumes, which may then be dressed 

 with the digestive ointment (No. 121, p. 182), or 

 the digestive oils (No. 119, p. 179), in the same 

 manner vs- there directed. 



