452 STANDARD RECEIPTS. 



shown by the hole. To this small portion add a little nitrate of silver. 

 Remove paper and apply to the corn. A couple of applications seldom 

 fail to cure. 



Strengthening' Plaster. This an excellent plaster to relax the 

 muscles and for weak joints caused by sprains and bruises. 

 6 ounces of First Part of Adhesive Plaster, 

 1 ounce of White Resin, 

 ^ ounce each Yellow Wax aud 01iv.e Oil, 

 1 ounce Red Oxide of Iron. 



Rub the oxide well into the oil, melt the other parts and add. Mix 

 well together. Spread the plaster on leather, cut into narrow strips 

 and wind around the sprained joint. 



Mustard Plaster. This will furnish an ever ready mustard plaster 

 which is far superior to the untidy, annoying wet. plaster so often used. 

 ^ poaud Pulverized Black Mustard Seed, 

 6 ouuces Mucilage of Guna Arabic. 



Cover paper or smooth cloth with the mucilage and dust over the sur- 

 face the powdered black mustard seed. The strength will depend up- 

 on the amount dusted on the surface. When dry put away in air-tight 

 fruit-jar. When wanted plasters of any size can be cut from the 

 roll. 



Spanish Fly Blister. This is a strong and active blister, which 

 will act quickly and powerfully. 



6 ounces Burgundy Pitch, 2 ounces Beeswax, 



9 ounces Venice Turpentine, 6 ounces Cantharidea, 



l ounce Powdered Mustard, J ounce Powdered Black Pepper. 



Mix over heat but it must be less than boiling water. 



POULTICES. 



Poultices. These are generally made of substances that will take 

 up and hold large quantities of water, and retain a soft condition- 

 Their power to cure depends upon the heat retained by the poultice and 

 the liquids with which they are mixed. Milk will not evaporate as 

 quickly as water. Glycerine added to a poultice will aid in keeping it 

 soft. A layer of mosquito netting between the poultice and the skin 

 will keep the mass together so that there will be no trouble in chang- 

 ing the poultices when fresh ones are needed. Poultices should be kept 



