Take of cream of tartar one drm., the outer rind of fresh lemon or
orange peel half a drm., loaf sugar one ounce, boiling water two
pints. When they have stood in a pitcher about ten minutes, strain
off the liquor. This makes a beautiful cooling drink, and is an
excellent article in fevers.


482. RINGWORM LOTION

Take of sublimate of mercury, 5 grains; spirits of wine, 2 oz.;
tinc. of musk, 1 drachm; rose water, 6 oz.; mix well, and rub well
in.


483. WHISKERS AND MOUSTACHES

The best method of promoting the growth of whiskers and moustaches,
is to shave the parts frequently, and use as a stimulant the ashes
of burned tobacco macerated in bay water.


484. COUGH SYRUP

Take of hoarhound, 1 quart; water 1 quart; mix and boil down to a
pint; then add two or three sticks of liquorice and a tablespoonful
of essence of lemon; dose, a tablespoonful three times a day, or as
often as the cough is troublesome.


485. BLACK SALVE