External Applications. Astringent & Detergent Lotions, For Wounds, Etc

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This section is from the book "The Druggist's General Receipt Book", by Henry Beasley. Also available from Amazon: The druggist's general receipt book.

1. Bruised oak-bark 2 oz., catechu 1 oz., water 3 pints; boil to a pint, and strain. - Clater.

2. Tincture of myrrh and aloes 1 oz., alum 1/2 oz., water 1 pint.

3. For sore feet. The Lotion (No. 1), 4 oz., tincture of aloes 1/2 oz., water 1 pint.

4. Nitrate of silver 10 grs., water 1 oz.: to excite sluggish wounds.

See Ointments for Canker in the Ear, further on.

1. Sulphate of zinc 20 grs., sugar of lead 1/2 dr., water 4 oz. - White.

2. Sulphate of zinc 20 grs., decoction of oak-bark 4 oz. - Blaine.

3. Nitrate of silver 1 gr., rain-water 2 oz.

4. Sugar of lead 1/2 dr., rose-water 4 oz. A teaspoonful to be introduced blood-warm into the ear.

5. Mild Canker Lotion. Infusion of foxglove leaves

1/2 pint, Goulard's extract of lead 1/2 oz.; mix. To be used as the last. - Clater.

6. Strong Canker Lotion. Goulard's extract 2 drs. white vitriol 1 dr., alum 2 drs., water 1/2 pint.

7. Chloride of lime 20 to 30 grs., water 1/2 pint.

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