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2. Powdered catechu, 1 drm. ; linseed meal, 1 drm. ; 
a or treacle sufficient. Mix, and use as directed for 
0. I. 
Further remedies may be alternated with the foregoing 
—viz., tannic acid, powdered galls powdered alum, 
boracic acid, &c. &c. 
Embrocations or Liniments.—These preparations 
are for external use only, and should be distinctly labelled 
as such, as powerful poisons are in some instances incor- 
porated. They are designed to reduce pain, inflamma- 
tion or swelling, especially old standing enlargements. 
1. Stimulating. — Olive oil, 4 0z.; liquor ammonia, 
14 fluid drm.; oil of origanum, 1 drm. Mix. Apply 
with friction. 
2. Sedative-—Tincture of opium, 1 fluid oz.; tincture 
of belladonna, 1 fluid drm. ; olive oil, 4 pint. Apply 
with gentleness to the affected parts. 
3. Soothing and Stimulating.—Soap liniment (opodel- 
doc) 4 fluid oz.; tincture of opium 4 0z. Apply with 
gentle friction to enlarged joints in the latter part of the 
acute stages of inflammation. 
4. For Dispersing Enlargements. — Add to No. 3 
tincture of iodine 1 oz., and agitate thoroughly. Apply, 
as required, with smart friction. ; 
5. Mustard Embrocation—Best flour of mustard, 
6 oz.; liquor of ammonia, 14 0z.; oil of turpentine, 
14 oz. Mix with sufficient water to form a thin 
paste. : 
6. Stimulating Embrocation—Camphor, $ oz. ; oil of 
turpentine and spirit of wine, of each 14 oz. Mix. 
7. Sweating Embrocation for Windgalls, &c.—Strong 
mercurial ointment, 2 oz. ; camphor, 4 02. ; oil of rose- 
mary, 2 drms.; spirit of turpentine, 1 0z. Mix. 
8. Another, but strongey.—Strong mercurial ointment, 
2 oz.; oil of bay, 1 0z.; oil of origanum, } oz. ; pow- 
dered cantharides, $ 0z. Mix. 
9. A most Active Sweating Embrocation.—Red iodide 
of mercury, $ to 1 drm. ; powdered arnica leaves, 1 drm. ; 
soap liniment, 20z. Mix. 
N.B.—This must be repeated until a blister is raised, 
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