EMBROCATIONS. 629 



(No 2.) Mercurial ointment 2 oz. 



Olive-oil < ; 2 dr. 



Camphor ; 2 dr. 



Embrocations of a more stimulating kind are sometimes em- 

 ployed in swellings of the joints, old strains, or other local affections, 

 such as soap liniment with liquid ammonia, olive-oil, and oil of tur- 

 pentine ; but blisters iri such cases are generally more effectual. 



Embrocations are often improperly employed, as in recent 

 strains, or inflamed tumors, and other cases where emollient or cool- 

 ing applications are required. Both strains and bruises are at first 

 attended with a degree of inflammation proportionate to the viO* 

 lence of the injury, and the susceptibility of the injured part ; there- 

 fore they require, at first, such treatment as is calculated to subdue 

 inflammation, as explained under head of "Sprains," etc. 



ANODYNE LINIMENT. 



Castile soap 4 troy oz. 



Spirits of camphor 2 troy oz. 



Oil of rosemary J oz. 



Alcohol 2 pt. 



Water ' 4 oz. 



Good for sprains, bruises, rheumatic pains, etc. 



LINIMENT OF AMMONIA, OR VOLATILE LINIMENT. 



Strong solution of ammonia 1 oz. 



Olive-oil , 3 oz. 



Mix. 



To this, camphor or oil of turpentine is sometimes added ; and 

 the solution of ammonia is, for some purposes, joined to the soap 

 liniment. 



MUSTABD EMBROCATION. 



Flour of mustard 4 oz. 



Liquid ammonia 1J oz. 



Oil of turpentine 1 oz. 



Water, a sufficient quantity to bring it to the consistency of 

 cream. Flour of mustard mixed into a thin paste, with water only, 

 is a powerful stimulant, and may be employed with gobd effect in 

 cases of internal inflammation, either of the bowels or lungs. 



SOAP LINIMENT. 



Hard soap 1 oz. 



Camphor 1 oz. 



Oil of roaemary. ;. ■....-. 1 oz. * 



r Rectified spirits 1 pt. 



Cut up the soap, and let it stand with the spirits until dissolved, 

 then add the rest. Good for sprains, bruises, etc. 



