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resin is used, it must be melted over a slow fire ; the other 

 constitutents are then added, and the whole mass stirred 

 until it has acquired the proper consistence. 



The ointments should be kept in well closed pots or jars, 

 and covered with strong paper or oil silk. The instrument 

 for dispensing it is called a spatulae. 



Cerates are ointments containing wax, and 

 Liniments, ointments containing oil, and of a mediate 

 consistence between ointments and oils. 



Blistering ointments or liniments must never be applied 

 in any disease (under any pretence) while there is active in- 

 flammation accompanied with constitutional fever. If this 

 piece of stupidity is resorted to it will only aggrevate the 

 symptoms they intend to cure. These remedies are only 

 useful in the later stages of inflammation, call chronic in- 

 flammation. These cautions apply to all diseases, whether 

 it be inflammation of the lungs, ringbone, or spavin. 



The following preparations will be found of great efficacy 

 and value for the several diseases indicated : 

 Liniment of Ammonia : Take of— 

 Solution of ammonia, one ounce. 

 Olive oil, two ounces. 

 Mix and agitate together. 



The simple liniment is chiefly used as a counter-irritant 

 in sore throat, rheumatism, sprains, chronic tumors and 

 bronchitis. A stronger liniment may, if desired, be made 

 thus. Take of — 



Oil of turpentine, ) 



Olive oil, /■ Two ounces of each. 



Solution of ammonia. ) 

 Shake the ammonia and oil together— then add the other. 

 Liniment of camphor. Take of— 

 Camphor, one ounce. 

 Olive oil, two ounces. 

 And disolve them. 



This preparation is often used for deep seated inflamma- 

 tions and swellings of the glands, if required to be more 

 powerful, add oil of turpentine. 

 Or, this, take of — 

 Camphor, one ounce. 

 Rectified spirit, four ounces. 

 Olive oil, one pint. 

 Solution of ammonia, two ounces. 

 Dissolve the camphor in the spirit ; shake the oil and 

 ammonia together, then agitate the whole together. 



