Lotions Or Washes

(See also Embrocations.)

Lotions For Canker In Calves

1. Alum 1 oz., water 8 oz., tincture of myrrh 1 oz. honey of roses 1 oz.

2. Equal parts of tincture of myrrh and water. - Clater.

3. Alum 1/2 oz., water 1 pint, tincture of myrrh 1 oz.

Lotion For Cow-Pock

Sal ammoniac 1/4 oz., white vinegar 1/2 pint, camphorated spirit 2 oz., Goulard's extract 1 oz.; mix. - Clater.

Lotions For Slight Bruises

1. Extract of lead 1/2 oz., vinegar 4 oz., soft water 1 pint. - White.

2. Acetate of ammonia 4 oz., water 1/2 pint, spirit of camphor 1/2 oz.

Discutient Lotion

For dispersing tumours. Bay salt 4 oz., vinegar 1 pint, water 1 quart, oil of origanum 1 dr.; rub the oil with the salt, and gradually add the others.

Lotions For Strains

1. Bay salt 4 oz., oil of origanum 1 dr.; rub together, and add vinegar 1/2 pint, spirit of wine 2 oz., water 1 quart.

2, Common salt 1 oz., sal ammoniac 1 oz., water 1 pint.

Lotions Foe Foul In The Foot

After poulticing, and removing loose horn, apply -

1. Butter of antimony, or

2. Strong solution of alum.

3. Solution of sulphate of copper.

4. (When the above are not sufficient.) Dissolve 2 drs. of corrosive sublimate in 12 oz. of water. - White.

5. One fluid drachm of carbolic acid in from 6 to 12 oz. of water. - TUSON.