This section is from the book "A Manual Of Practical Therapeutics", by Edward John Waring. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Practical Therapeutics.
The Chloride of Lead. PbCl. A caustic and astringent, solely used externally, in solution (gr. lx. ad Aq. Oj.) or ointment (gr. xxx. - gr. lx. ad Ung. oz. j.) to Cancerous and Phagedenic Ulcerations. In the former it is favourably spoken of by Mr. Tuson. **
 
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