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parts should be frequently fomented with warm water and warm 

 Arnica Lotion. This treatment will either speedily disperse 

 the inflammation, or if it be too far advanced, it will hasten 

 suppuration. When it has arrived at this stage, the Abscess 

 should be freely lanced and its contents liberated. After the 

 pus is evacuated, the sore wUl rapidly heal, particularly if aided 

 by rest and the application of warm Arnica Lotion. 



The best remedies in general for internal use are Arseni- 

 cum 2, and Sulphur 1. 



Arsenicum 2. — Grive the Arsenicum in 2-drachm doses every 

 night for five or six nights in succession ; each dose may be 

 mixed with 2 or 3 ounces of water. 



SulpJtur.^Give the Sulphur in 2-drachm doses every morning 

 for five or six mornings in succession. It may be administered 

 in flom-, as directed at pages 145 and 146. 



Lotions. — The Arnica Lotion should be made as follows : — • 



Tincture of Arnica ... 2 drachms. 

 "Water ... ... 1 pint. 



Mix together and apply to the sores warm. 



Sometimes it is better to use the Arsenicalis Lotion. Make 

 it as foUows : — 



Liquor Arsenicalis ... 4 drachms 



Cold Water ... ... 1 pint. 



Apply it warm to the "Warbles four or five times a day. 



SORENESS, OE ACUTE IRRITATION OF THE SKIN. 



Soreness, or Acute Irritation of the Skin, is another disease 

 of the dermal structures, which hitherto has not been described. 



It presents itself in two forms — viz., general and local Acute 

 Irritation of the skin. 







