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LoTioKS. — Tincture of Calendula, Tincture of Euta Gra- 

 veolens, and the Liquor Arsenicalis are amongst the best 

 remedies to use as lotions. Calendula and Euta are applicable 

 at the commencement of the disease. The Liquor Arsenicalis 

 is proper during the convalescent stages. The Calendula Lotion 

 is to be prepared as follows : — 



Tincture of Calendula ... 1 oz. 

 Water 1 pint. 



Mix together and apply freely to the sores several times a day, 

 or when the poultices are changed. 



Euta LotiOjS" should be made of like proportions of 

 tincture and water. It is not necessary to use both lotions 

 at the same time. Sometimes one will act beneficially to the 

 same case, when the other will not. • Lotion acts the best if 

 applied warm. 



After the limbs have been fomented, or bathed with warm 

 lotion, they should be immediately folded in dry woollen 

 bandages. 



Balsam of Sulphtje. — This is an excellent remedy to 

 apply to the limbs when the disease has become chronic, It is 

 a substance of about the consistence of treacle : it should be 

 painted upon the limb with a soft brush at least twice a day, 

 taking care at the time to have the sores free from dirt. 



lNTEE:jfAL Eemedies. — Amongst the best remedies for 

 internal use are Aloes, Arsenicum 3, Nux Vomica 2, Thuja 1, 

 Muriatic Acid, and Sulphur. 



Aloes. — If the skin be at all foul, and the general health 

 deranged, it is good practice to commence the treatment by 

 administering a purgative to the patient. It cleans out the 

 prima via, and prepares the system for the action of other 

 remedies. 



