' LOTIONS—OINTMENTS, 361 
Turpentine clyster in colic: 
52.—Spirit of turpentine, $ ounce. 
Castor oil, 1 ounce. 
Laudanum, 2 to 3 drachms. 
Gruel, 1 pint. 
Mix, and throw up, using only half or one-third for a small dog. 
LOTIONS, 
Otherwise called Washes, are intended either to reduce the 
temperature in inflammation of the surface to which they are 
applied, or to brace the vessels of the part. 
Cooling lotion for bruises : 
53-—Extract of lead, 1 drachm. 
Tincture of arnica, } to 1 drachm. 
Water, 4 pint. 
Mix, atid apply by means of a bandage or sponge. 
For severe stiffness from over-exercise : 
54.—Tincture of arnica, $ drachm.. 
Strong spirit of wine, whisky, or brandy, 7$.drachms. 
Mix, and rub well into the back and limbs, before’ the fire. 
Lotion for the eyes: 
55-—Sulphate of zinc, 20 to 25 grains. 
Water, 4 pint. 
Mix, and wash the eyes night and morning. 
Strong drops for the eyes : 
56.—Nitrate of silver, 3 to 8 grains, 
Distilled water, 1 ounce. 
Mix, and drop in with a quill. 
OINTMENTS. 
By means of lard, wax, &c., various substances are mixed up so 
as to be applied to wounds, chiefly to keep out the air. 
A good ointment for old sores: 
57.—Yellow basilicon. 
Ointment of nitric-oxide of mercury, equal parts, 
Digestive ointment : 
58.—Red precipitate, 2 ounces. 
Venice turpentine, 3 ounces. 
Beeswax, 1$ ounce. 
Lard, 4 ounces.—Mix. 
