This section is from the "Encyclopedia Of Practical Receipts And Processes" book, by William B. Dick. Also available from Amazon: Dick's encyclopedia of practical receipts and processes.
5012. Schacht's Glycerinated Nitrate of Mercury. Take 1 drachm terbasic nitrate of mercury, and 1 ounce plasma.
5013. Schacht's Glycerinated Iodide of Potassium. Dissolve 2 drachms iodide of potassium in 2 fluid ounces glycerine; add 140 grains starch, and heat to 240° Fahr.
5014. Schacht's Glycerinated Petroleum. Rub 1 drachm petroleum with 70 grains starch until quite smooth, then add gradually 1 fluid ounce glycerine.
5015. Glycerinated Iodine. This is recommended for loss of voice, and is composed of 16 grains of iodine in 1 ounce inodorous glycerine. The addition of starch to this is not advisable, as it would convert the iodine into iodide of starch.
5016. Narcotic Glycerole, for external use, applied on lint. Take 1 part aqueous extract of opium, 4 parts extract of belladonna, and 60 parts glycerine.
5017. Cantharides Ointment. Infuse for 12 hours 1 ounce avoirdupois of cantharides in 6 imperial fluid ounces olive oil in a covered vessel. Place the vessel in boiling water for 15 minutes, press through muslin, and add 1 ounce melted yellow wax, stirring constantly till cool. {Br. Ph.)
 
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