distilled water.


461. GARGLE FOR SORE THROAT

Take of sulphate of quinine 15 grains, sulphate of copper 16 grains,
aramotic sulphuric acid 1 drm., water 8 ozs.; mix and dissolve. To
be used frequently in chronic and obstinate sore throats.


462. OINTMENT FOR PILES

Take of lard 1 oz., solution of subacetate of lead 25 drops, tinc.
of opium 1 drm.; mix well. Anoint the parts twice a day.


463. OINTMENT FOR ITCH

Take of sublimed sulphur 2 ozs., lard 4 ozs., oil of lavender 1 drm.
Make into an ointment. To be rubbed on the parts affected every
night, till the eruption disappears. The internal use of sulphur
will, in all cases, assist its external application.


464. BLISTERING OINTMENT

Take of lard 32 parts, oil of almonds 2 parts, strong liquor of
ammonia 17 parts; melt the lard, add the oil, then the ammonia,
must be strong, and keep the contents of the bottle well mixed
by shaking them until cold. This will blister in half an hour.