FORMULAS FOR LOTIONS, LINIMENTS, OINTMENTS, 
CERATES, ETC. 
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Aconite Lotion.—Prescribed in various 
parts of this book: 
Strong Tinct. Aconite, 1 ounce. 
Water, 4 “ Mix, 
Alum Lotion.—For simple inflamma. 
tions of the eye: 
' Pure Alum, 1 grain. 
Pure Soft Water, 2 tablespoonfuls. 
Dissolve. Put a few drops in the eye 
twice a day. 
Arnica Lotion.—For bruises and other 
injuries: 
Tinct. Arnica, 1 ounce. 
Water, 4  “ Mix, 
Arsenicum Lotion.— 
Arsenicum, 4 grains. 
Water, 4 ounces. Mix. 
Bismuth Lotion.—For scaly eruptions 
and excoriations, and for itching of the 
vulve: 
Sub-Nitr. Bismuth, 1 drachm. 
Olive Oil, 1 ounce. Mix. 
Bismuth Ointment.—For intense itch- 
ing and irritation, as in eczema and 
other skin-diseases : 
Nitrate of Bismuth, 30 grains. 
Prepared Lard, 1 ounce. Mix. 
Borax Lotion.—For excoriations, and 
itching of the vulve: 
Pulv’ized Borax, 20 grains. 
Distilled Water, 2 ounces. Dissolve. 
Borax Ointment.— For thrush and 
itching of the vulve: 
Pulverized Borax, 
1 ounce. 
Glycerine, 4 
“Dissolve. 
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Butternut-Bark Lotion.—For cuts, 
stabs, punctures, etc., in horses. Make 
a strong infusion of butternut bark and 
apply freely. 
Calendula Lotion.—For open sores, 
cuts and Jascerations: 
Tinct. Calendula, 1 ounce. 
Water, 3% Mix. 
Camphorated Borax Lotion. — For 
dandruff, ring-worm, tetter, etc. . 
Pulverized Borax, 1 drachm. 
Spirits Camphor, 1 ounce. 
Glycerine, a 
Soap Liniment, a 
Water, 12° Mix. 
Carbolic Acid Lotion.—For ulcers, 
jnflammation of the mouth and itching 
of the vulve: 
Pure Carbolic Acid, 10 grains, 
Distilled Water, 6 ounces. 
Dissolve. 
Carbolic Acid Ointment.—For dis. 
eases of the skin in general: 
Carbolic Acid, 
Lard, 
Chloroform Liniment.—For rheu. 
matic and neuralgic pains in general. 
5 grains. 
1 ounce. Mix. 
(a). Chloroform, 1 ounce. 
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Spirits Camphor, (a 
Laudanum, fo oe 
Tinct. Cayenne Pep. 4% “ Mix. 
(b). Chloroform, 1 ounce. 
Olive or Salad Oil, 2 “ Mix. 
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