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ulceration of the lungs, Sidneys, or other 

 internal parts, and to be powerful corrobo- 

 rants. Thej do not appear however to pos- 

 sess these qualities, nor do they seem to dif- 

 fer much from turpentine in their medical 

 virtues. (See Turpentine) 



Balsam of Peru. This is of a different 

 kind from the former balsams, being more 

 stimulating, and better calculated as a re- 

 medy for obstinate coughs : it should be as- 

 sisted, however, by other expectorants, such 

 as squills. 



The dose is from one to two drams. (See 

 Expectorants and Pectorals, in Pharmaco- 

 poeia.) 



Balsam of Tolu. This is generally in 

 a solid form, of a light yellowish colour, and 

 fragrant odour : it is used for the same pur- 

 poses as the balsam of Peru, in doses from 

 two to four drams. 



Balsam of Sujl^phur, This is made by 

 boiling sulphur and olive oil, until they 

 are united : they form a dark-coloured mass 

 rather like treacle in appearance, but more 

 tenacious, and of a very disagreeable odour. 



Balsam of sulphur is used as an expectO'- 

 rmit s but farriers frequently employ it in 



