I

Zinc sulphocarbolate........... 1 part

Glycerine........ 20 parts

Rose water....... 70 parts

Alcohol, 90 per cent........... 8 parts

Cologne water.... 1 part Spirit of camphor. 1 part

II

Borax........... 4 parts

Potassium chlorate 2 parts

Glycerine........ 10 parts

Alcohol.......... 4 parts

Rose water to make 90 parts

III

Citric acid.......     2 drachms

Ferrous sulphate (cryst.)........   18 grains

Camphor........     2 grains

Elder-flower water    3 fluidounces

IV

Potassium carbonate ........... 3 parts

Sodium chloride .. 2 parts

Orange- flower water.......... 15 parts

Rose water....... 65 parts

V

Boroglycerine, 50 percent......... 1 part

Ointment of rose water........... 9 parts

VI

Sodium bicarbonate ............. 1 part

Ointment of rose water........... 7 parts

VII

Bicarbonate of soda 2 drachms Powdered borax. .. 1 drachm

Compound tincture of lavender...... 1.5 drachms

Glycerine......... 1 ounce

Rose water........ 4 ounces

Dissolve the soda and borax in the glycerine and rose water, and add the tincture. Apply with a small piece of sponge 2 or 3 times a day. Then gently dry by dabbing with a soft towel.

VIII

Quince seeds..... 2 drachms

Distilled water.... 10 ounces

Glycerine........ 2 ounces

Alcohol, 94 per cent........... 1 ounce

Rose water...... 2 ounces

Boil the seeds in the water for 10 minutes, then strain off the liquid, and when cold add to it the glycerine, alcohol, and rose water.

IX

White soft soap. .. 2.5 drachms

Glycerine........ 1.5 drachms

Almond oil....... 11 drachms

Well mix the glycerine and soap in a mortar, and very gradually add the oil, stirring constantly until perfectly mixed.

X

Subnitrate of bismuth .......... 1.5 drachms

Powdered French chalk.......... 30 grains

Glycerine........ 2 drachms

Rose water...... 1.5 ounces

Mix the powders, and rub down carefully with the glycerine; then add the rose water. Shake the bottle before use.

XI

Glycerine cream.. 2 drachms Jordan almonds .. 4 drachms

Rose water...... 5 ounces

Essential oil of almonds......... 3 drops

Blanch the almonds, and then dry and beat them up into a perfectly smooth paste; then mix in the glycerine cream and essential oil. Gradually add the rose water, stirring well after each addition; then strain through muslin.