158 NERVE AND BONE LINIMENT. 



THe spirits of saltpetre is made by taking 2 

 ounces pulverized saltpetre put into a bottle, 

 then add 2 ounces spirits of hartshorn, and let 

 it remain half a day, shaking frequentl}^, then 

 add scant J pint 95 per cent, alcohol, shake and 

 let it dissolve, when it will be fit for use. For 

 rheumatism add more hartshorn, and bathe the 

 parts affected well. 



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OINTMENT FOR GOUT AND BHEUMA- 

 TISM. 



The chloride of gold made into an ointment 

 with lard is said to speedily relieve the pains of 

 the gout or rheumatism. It stains the skin 

 purple, which can be easily removed by washing 

 it with urine. 



