116 COMPOUND TINCTURE OP GENTIAN. 



COMPOUND TINCTURE OF GENTIAN. 



Take of gentian root bruised 2 ounces, orange 

 peel do. 2 ounces, cardamom seed do. ^ ounce, 

 proof whiskey 1 quart; add tlie other ingre- 

 dients to the whiskey, and skake the bottle once 

 a day for fourteen days, when it will be ready 

 for use. This is much used in dyspepsia and 

 debilitated states of the digestive organs. The 

 stomach should be cleaned before it is given. 

 It is not admissable where there is fever. Dose 

 from one to two teaspoonsful in water, to be re- 

 peated before breakfast, dinner and supper. 



OINTMENT FOR MILCH SCALD ON THE 

 FACES OF INFANTS. 



Take 6 drachms of beefs marrow, 2 drachms 

 oil of sweet almonds, 1 drachm red peruvian 

 bark, powdered, mix and melt over a slow fire. 

 Apply every day, washing it off every morning 

 with mild soap. 



