242 THE NEW ZEALAND FAMILY HERB DOCTOR. 
Eve OInTMENT.— 
Nanguinaria or blood-root, in coarse powder Half ounce, 
WY Dife Wax oi. esas ceatsesabintereuh MORBLONTGOR: 
VO 4 ahs os 4% 0g 5-3-F9-o ey oe kook hy ER OSDOOR, 
Gently simmer the powder. and wax for one hour, strain, 
express, add the oil, well mix, and keep in a cool place. 
This isa beautiful ointment for inflamed and sore eyes, 
inflamed nipples, and painful sores of every kind. 
SoorHine OINTMENT.— 
Red Poppy (flowers, dry) ......0++.e..+. One ounce. 
Elder Flowers ...........eeceeeeeeeeee One ounce. 
White: Wax.....ccccaeccee nee eceteves PLS OUNCES: 
SEED Gis eae ee PS UE Bites Vinee 
Gently simmer the flowers and wax for one hour, add the oil 
strain, express, well mix, and keep in a cool place. 
This is a very soothing delicate ointment, and affords 
ready relief in rheumatism, painful tumours, swellings, 
inflammations, abrasions, &c., &e. 
MarsHMALLOW OINTMENT.— 
Marshmallow (tops and flowers, green).. Four ounces. 
Lard or Vaseline..... tae eh eee sere aee « OTIE OMTLCER, 
Simmer till crisp, strain, and add one ounce of beeswax. 
This is a good ointment for inflamed sores, swellings, 
&c. Use same as Healing Ointment. 
Tar OINTMENT.— 
Barbadoes Tar ......eeeeeeeeeee--- Half ounce. 
WHRGEIN oy Oak SAN Ra ad des bikie . Two ounces. 
Mix well. This is a good ointment for eczema, skin diseases, &c- 
Hersat Hearing OInntMENT.— 
Vaseline or Lard ....... ses cacsesae HOUL OUNCES; 
Marygold (flowers, green) .......... Four ounces. 
Simmer slowly till the flowers are crisp, taking care not to 
burn them, strain, and press, then add one ounce of beeswax 
