This section is from the book "Dental Medicine. A Manual Of Dental Materia Medica And Therapeutics", by Ferdinand J. S. Gorgas. Also available from Amazon: Dental Medicine.
Glycerite of tannic acid - Glyceritum Acidi Tannici, for external use, is made of tannin,
; glycerine,
Useful for inflamed and relaxed conditions of the uvula and fauces, applied by means of a camel's-hair brush.
Ointment of tannic acid - Unguentum Acidi Tannici, is made of tannin,
lard,
Useful for a local application to ulcers.
For an Astringent Dentifrice.
Acidi tannici . . . . gr. xxx
Cretae preparatae . .
Pulveris ossis sepias .
Olei caryophylli . . . gtt. iij. M.
For Inflamed Mucous Membrane,
Abrasions, Ulcers and Sensitive
Dentine.
Acidi tannici ....
Tincturae arnicae . .
Tincturae myrrhae . .
To be used as a lotion.
for same as above.
Acidi tannici ....
Spiriti rectificati . . .
Aquae destillatae . . .
To be used as a gargle.
For Inflamed and Ulcerated Mucous Membrane.
Acidi tannici .... Spiriti vini rectificati . Aquae camphorae Signa. - To be used as a gargle.
For Inflamed and Ulcerated Gums.
Acidi tannici .... Glycerini.....
To be used as a gargle or mouth wash.
For same as above,
Acidi tannici .... Tinct. iodinii .... Potassii iodidi . . , Tinct. myrrhae . . , Aquae rosae ....
A dessert-spoonful in a wineglass of water as a mouth wash or gargle.
For Inflamed Mucous Membrane of Mouth.
Acidi tannici .... Pulveris aluminis . . gr.xxx Aquae destillatae . . . Signa. - To be used as a gargle.
For Sensitiveness following the Removal of Salivary Calculus.
Coleman. Acidi tannici .... Eau de Cologne . . . f SlGna. - Add 10 or 12 gtts. of above solution to a teaspoonful of tepid water, and use as a gargle 3 or 4 times a day.
For Loose Teeth and Spongy Gums. Acidi tannici .... Potassii iodidi . . .
Tinct. iodi.....
Tinct. myrrhae . . .
Aquae rosae.....
Dissolve the tannic acid and iodide of potassium in the rose water and add the tinctures and strain.
A teaspoonful in a wine-glass of warm water, used every morning as a mouth wash.
For an Astringent Mouth Wash in Inflamed and Ulcerated Conditions of Gum and Mucous Membrane.
Acidi tannici .... gr.x to xv Tincturae pyrethri . .
Aquae rosae.....
To be used as a gargle.
For Ulcerations and Abrasions. Acidi tannici ... gr.xv
Glycerini.....
To be used as a lotion.
For Inflamed Mucous Membrane of Mouth.
Acidi tannici ....
Sodii boratis ....
Glycerini.....
Aquae destillatae . . . Signa. - Use as a gargle.
For Inflamed Mucous Membrane of Mouth and Fauces.
Acidi tannici .... Tinctura myrrhae . . Pulv. acaciae ....
Glycerini.....
Aq. destil. q.s.ad. . . SlGna. - Use as a gargle.
For Odontalgia. Druitt. Acidi tannici .... gr.xx Gun mastich .... gr.x Spt. aether sulph . . SlGna. - To be applied to carious cavity, on a pellet of cotton.
For Alveolar Hemorrhage.
Acidi tannici .... gr.xl Liq. plumb. subacet.
dilut.......
Vin. opii.....
Apply on cotton or lint, or as an injection.
For Chronic Ulcers and Abscesses. Berel. Acidi tannici .... gr.xxxij Aquae destillatae . . . Signa. - To be used as a lotion.
Astringent and Antiseptic Gargle.
Tannin......5 grammes.
Tincture iodine . . . Tincture myrrh . aa 2 1/2 grammes. Iodide of potassium . 1 gramme. Rose Water . . . 180 grammes.
Signa - A teaspoonful in a glass of water.
 
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