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DESCHAMPS ON POMMADES. 
essentially an extract of that larger portion characterized by 
him as soluble in water in the process of forming his Er- 
gotin. 
Mr. Bonjean considers his Ergotin a specific against he- 
morrhage in general, and as possessing this advantage over 
Ergot, that being utterly freed from the poison which this 
last contains, the dose may be increased at will, without fear 
of those accidents which result from the use of the grain 
itself. 
ART. LXT. — EXTRACT FROM MR. DESCHAMP'S MEMOIR 
UPON POMMADES. 
Mr. D. remarks as follows: — 
Struck with the very slight alteration which Poplar Oint- 
ment undergoes, I thought its preservation was owing to the 
resinous matter which the grease drew from the poplar 
buds ; hence it occurred to me that the portion of ben- 
zoin soluble in grease, would likewise prevent its alteration, 
and an agreeably aromatized ointment be obtained. These 
ointments were prepared as follows: — 
Benzoin in coarse powder, - - 120.00 grms. 
Melted lard, - 3000.00 " 
Heat in a water bath for two or three hours, strain with" 
out expression, and stir from time to time while it is cool- 
ing: 
Poplar buds, - - - 500.00 grms. 
Melted lard, - 3000.00 " 
Water, 250.00 « 
