282: Healing Balsam formula

Drachms
1. Balm of Gilead Buds 1
2. Marigold Flowers 1/4
3. Colophony 3
4. White Turpentine 2
5. Prepared Suet 3
6. Yellow Wax 2
7. Sesame Oil 6
8. Camphor 1/4
9. Eugenol 1/4

Melt Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, then add Nos. 1 and 2, let simmer slowly for about 5 minutes, then strain, finally add Nos. 8 and 9 stirring until dissolved and allow to cool.

Directions: Apply to affected parts two or three times a day.

The healing and soothing properties of this ointment make it very valuable in the treatment of sunburns, burns, scalds, cuts, sores, inflamed, itching or
chapped skin, sore nipples, cold sores, fever blisters, etc.