before using.


457. ASTRINGENT EYE-WATER

Take of solution of acetate of lead 12 drops, wine of opium 11
drops, rose water 4 ozs.; mix, and let dissolve. This should be
applied with a linen rag four or five times a-day.


458. EYE-WATER

Take of distilled vinegar 1 oz., diluted spirits of wine 1/2 oz.,
rose water 8 ozs., mix. An excellent application to weak eyes after
depletion.


459. ALUM EYE-WATER

Take of rose water 2 ozs., distilled water 2 oz., and alum 1
scruple; mix and let dissolve. Excellent in chronic inflamations.


460. GARGLE OF BORAX

Take of borax 1 drm., tinc. of myrrh 1/2 oz., clarified honey 1 oz.,
rose or distilled water, 4 oz.; mix. To be used as a gargle or
mouth wash in sore mouth or affection of the gums. Omit the myrrh
and water, and there is nothing better for the thrush in children;
clean rain water answers about the same purpose, in all cases, as