Part 312

«Ointments»

«Arnica Salve.»—

Solid extract of arnica 2 parts Rosin ointment 16 parts Petrolatum 4 parts Sultanas 16 parts Fine cut tobacco 1 part

Boil the raisins and the tobacco in 40 ounces of water until exhausted, express the liquid, and evaporate down to 8 ounces. Soften the arnica extract in a little hot water and mix in the liquid. Melt the rosin ointment and petrolatum together, and add the liquid to the melted mass and incorporate thoroughly.

«Barbers’ Itch.»—

Ichthyol 30 grains Salicylic acid 12 grains Mercury oleate (10 per cent) 3 drachms Lanolin 1 ounce

Mix. To be kept constantly applied to the affected parts.

«Brown Ointment.»—

Rosin 1 ounce Lead plaster 4 ounces Soap cerate 8 ounces Yellow beeswax 1 ounce Olive oil 7 1⁠/⁠2 fluidounces

«Chilblains.»—The following are for unbroken chilblains:

I.—Sulphurous acid 3 parts Glycerine 1 part Water 1 part

II.—Balsam Peru 1 part Alcohol 24 parts Hydrochloric acid 1 part Tincture benzoin compound 8 parts

Dissolve the balsam in the alcohol, and add the acid and tincture. Apply morning and evening.

«Domestic Ointments.»—

I.—Vaseline 80 parts Diachylon ointment 30 parts Carbolic acid 4 parts Camphor 5 parts

II.—Butter, fresh (unsalted) 750 parts Wax, yellow 125 parts Rosin, white 100 parts Nutmeg oil 15 parts Peru balsam 1 part

III.—Lead plaster, simple 6,090 parts Vaseline, yellow 1,000 parts Camphor 65 parts Carbolic acid 50 parts

Mix.

«Green Salve.»—

White pine turpentine 8 ounces Lard, fresh 8 ounces Honey 4 ounces Beeswax, yellow 4 ounces

Melt, stir well, and add

Verdigris, powdered 4 drachms

Apply locally.

This cannot be surpassed when used for deep wounds, as it prevents the formation of proud flesh and keeps up a healthy discharge.

«Salve for all Wounds.»—

Lard, fresh 16 ounces White lead, dry 3 ounces Red lead, dry 1 ounce Beeswax, yellow 3 ounces Black rosin 2 ounces

Mix, melt, and boil for 45 minutes, then add

Common turpentine 4 ounces