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Lotions. — Tincture of Calendula, Tincture of Euta Gra- 

 veolens, and the Liquor ArsenicaUs are amongst the best reme- 

 dies to use as lotions. Calendula and Euta are applicable at 

 the commencement of the disease. The Liquor Arsenicalis is 

 proper during the convalescent stages. The Calendula Lotion 

 is to be prepared as follows : — 



Tincture of Calendula ... 1 ounce. 

 Water 1 pint. 



Mix together and apply freely to the sores several times a day, 

 or when the poultices are changed. 



Suta Lotion should be made of like proportions of tinc- 

 ture of Euta and water. It is not necessary to use both 

 lotions at the same time. Sometimes one wiU act beneficially 

 to the same case, when the other will not. Lotion acts the 

 best if applied warm. 



After the limbs have been fomented, or bathed with warm 

 lotion, they should be immediately folded in dry woollen 

 bandages. 



Balsam of Sulphur. — This is an excellent remedy to apply 

 to the limbs when the disease has become chronic. It is a 

 substance of about the consistence of treacle : it should be 

 painted upon the Umb with a soft brush at least twice a day, 

 taking care at the time to have the sores free from dirt. 



Ikteenal Eemedies — Amongst the best remedies for 

 internal use are Aloes, Arsenicum 2, Nux Vomica 2, Thuja 1, 

 Muriatic Acid, and Sulphur. 



Aloes. — If the skia be at aU foul, and the general health 

 deranged, it is good practice to commence the treatment by 

 administering a purgative to the patient. It cleans out the 

 prima via, and prepares the system for the action of other 

 remedies. 



