AMjanDi;iP874EM'}  Benzoinated  Ointment  of  Oxide  of  Zinc.  9 
paration,  I  here  offer  it  for  the  benefit  of  those  who  have  not  already 
a  better  one. 
^       Oleum  theobromae,      .  .  Ixvi. 
"      ricini,        .  .  ^xcvi. 
"      bergamii,         .  .  3vi. 
"      limonis,     .  .  liss. 
"      citronellae,       .  .  ^iss. 
"      lavandulae,  .  ^iv. 
Spts.  coloniensis,  95  per  cent.,  Jlxiv. 
Melt  the  oil  of  theobroma,  warm  the  castor  oil  and  mix.  Dissolve 
the  essential  oils  in  the  cologne  spirit.    Fill  the  bottles  two  thirds 
full  with  the  first  mixture,  and  fill  balance  of  bottle  with  the  perfumed 
spirit. 
This  forms  an  elegant  mixture  for  dressing  the  hair,  and  is  quite 
popular  with  many.  In  very  cold  weather  it  becomes  quite  hard,  but 
a  little  heat  soon  renders  it  fluid. 
St.  Louis,  Mo.,  Dec.  20,  1873. 
BENZOIN ATED  OINTMENT  OF  OXIDE  OF  ZINC. 
By  Oliver  Jester. 
This  ointment  is  one  of  the  most  popular  productions  of  the 
apothecary,  and  regarded  as  a  valuable  remedy  by  the  medical  pro- 
fession generally  ;  yet  there  appears  to  be  some  little  controversy  as 
to  its  merits,  which  probably  arises  from  certain  irritating  properties 
it  is  said  to  possess.  Now  this  objection  may  be  ascribed  to  impuri- 
ties, or  an  improperly  prepared  ointment,  either  of  which  might 
aggravate  instead  of  allay.  Various  modes  for  its  preparation  having 
been  published,  I  also  submit  a  process  which  gives  satisfaction, 
although  not  strictly  pharmaceutical. 
Take  of 
Adeps,      .  .        .        .        .        .    30  troy  ounces, 
Oxide  of  Zinc,  5  troy  ounces, 
Tinct.  Benzoin  (4  oz.  to  pint),        .        .    5  fluid  drachms. 
Thoroughly  incorporate  the  tincture  with  the  lard  in  a  porcelain 
vessel  and  set  aside.  On  a  piece  of  brown  paper  with  a  rough  surface, 
reduce  the  oxide  with  a  spatula,  until  it  passes  through  a  No.  60 
sieve  and  set  aside.  Heat  the  lard  to  the  boiling  point  and  strain. 
Add  the  oxide  and  stir  until  cold. 
