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DRENCHES. (See Mjteria Medica.) 

 EMBROCATIONS. External applica- 

 tions are often so named. The term seems 

 to imply, that it is to be well rubbed on the 

 affected part, with the hand, since its effect 

 will be considerably promoted by friction of 

 this kind. 



MUSTARD EMBROCATION; 



Take of the best flour of mustard, 



four ounces. 

 Water of ammonia, one ounce. 

 Oil of rosemary, or oil of turpentine, 

 one ounce. . 

 Water, a sufficient quantity to form a thin 

 paste, which is to be well rubbed on the af- 

 fected part. 



EMBROCATION, for strains and bruises. 

 No. 1. Soft soap, two ounces. 

 Oil of bay, one ounce. 

 Water of pure ammonia, one ounce 



and a half. 

 Oil of origanum, half an ounce. 

 Camphorated spirit of wine, two 

 Ounces. — Mix. 

 No. 2. Camphor, half an ounce. 



Oil of turpentine, one ounce and half. 

 Spirit of wine, two ounces. — Mix. 



