CARBOLIC -ACIl). 603 



it combines with camphor in the proportion of 1 to 2J. 



It is used internally in cases of anthrax and flatulent colic in 

 J oz. doses. 



Externally it is used pure as a caustic; as an application to 

 wounds (1 to from 20 to 40 of water, or 1 to 20 of glycerine); 

 or in combination with camphor. 



Phenicated Camphor. 



Carbolic acid ... ... ... ... 1 part. 



Camphor 2^ parts. 



On page 69, I have given the composition of an antiseptic 

 solution which has carbolic acid as its base, and which I have 

 found very useful in India, South Africa, and other hot countries. 



CarhoUo Ointment 



is made with carbolic acid, 1 ; soft parafhn, 1 2 ; hard paraffin, 6 

 parts. In hot climates the proportion of hard paraffin might be 

 increased. 



As a DISINFECTANT, crude carbolic acid is used with 20 

 times its bulk of water. To make a useful and convenient 

 disinfectant, Dr. Voelcker recommends that sawdust should be 

 soaked in as much of a solution of equal quantities of the crude 

 acid and water as it will take up, and then set laside for use. 

 A handful of this carbolized sawdust, sprinkled here and there 

 in a stable, will tend to keep it free from foul emanations. 



Carron Oil. 



Lime watei 

 Linseed oil 



'I I ... ... ... ... equal parts. 



It has long been used for scalds and burns, and has the ad- 

 vantage of being readily obtainable. For the purpose in question, 

 better applications are given on page 109. 



Catechu 



is useful for checking diarrhoea. It possesses a very astringent 

 taste. " Good samples are sweet, and free from bitterness and 

 grittiness " (Finlay Dun). 



DOSE, 2 drachms. 



The action of the Indian variety is weaker than that which is 

 used in English practice. 



