OINTMENTS

Arnica Salve.—

Solid extract of arnica 2 parts
Rosin ointment16 parts
Petrolatum 4 parts
Sultanas16 parts
Fine cut tobacco 1 part

Boil the raisins and the tobacco in 40 ounces of water until exhausted, express the liquid, and evaporate down to 8 ounces. Soften the arnica extract in a little hot water and mix in the liquid. Melt the rosin ointment and petrolatum together, and add the liquid to the melted mass and incorporate thoroughly.

Barbers’ Itch.—

Ichthyol30 grains
Salicylic acid12 grains
Mercury oleate (10 per cent) 3 drachms
Lanolin 1 ounce

Mix. To be kept constantly applied to the affected parts.

Brown Ointment.—

Rosin1 ounce
Lead plaster4 ounces
Soap cerate8 ounces
Yellow beeswax1 ounce
Olive oil7 1/2 fluidounces

Chilblains.

I.—Sulphurous acid 3 parts
Glycerine 1 part
Water 1 part
II.—Balsam Peru 1 part
Alcohol24 parts
Hydrochloric acid 1 part
Tincture benzoin compound 8 parts

Dissolve the balsam in the alcohol, and add the acid and tincture. Apply morning and evening.

Domestic Ointments.—

I.—Vaseline   80 parts
Diachylon ointment   30 parts
Carbolic acid    4 parts
Camphor    5 parts
II.—Butter, fresh (unsalted)  750 parts
Wax, yellow  125 parts
Rosin, white  100 parts
Nutmeg oil   15 parts
Peru balsam    1 part
III.—Lead plaster, simple6,090 parts
Vaseline, yellow1,000 parts
Camphor   65 parts
Carbolic acid   50 parts

Mix.

Green Salve.—

White pine turpentine8 ounces
Lard, fresh8 ounces
Honey4 ounces
Beeswax, yellow4 ounces
Melt, stir well, and add
Verdigris, powdered4 drachms

Apply locally.

This cannot be surpassed when used for deep wounds, as it prevents the formation of proud flesh and keeps up a healthy discharge.

Salve For All Wounds.—

Lard, fresh16 ounces
White lead, dry 3 ounces
Red lead, dry 1 ounce
Beeswax, yellow 3 ounces
Black rosin 2 ounces
Mix, melt, and boil for 45 minutes,then add
Common turpentine 4 ounces
Boil for 3 minutes and cool.

Apply locally to cuts, burns, sores, ulcers, etc. It first draws, then heals.

Irritating Plaster.—

Tar, purified16 ounces
Burgundy pitch 1 ounce
White pine turpentine 1 ounce
Rosin, common 2 ounces
Melt and add
Mandrake root, powdered 1 drachm
Bloodroot, powdered 1 ounce
Poke root, powdered 1 ounce
Indian turnip root, powdered 1 ounce

Apply to the skin in the form of a {487} plaster (spread on muslin) and renew it daily.

This salve will raise a sore which is to be wiped with a dry cloth to remove matter, etc. The sore must not be wetted. This is a powerful counter-irritant for removing internal pains, and in other cases where an irritating plaster is necessary.

Mercury Salves.

II.—White Salve.—Mercury precipitate, 1 part; melted lard, 9 parts.

Pink salve.

Ammoniated mercury 1 ounce
Mercuric oxide, precipitated 2 1/2 ounces
Red mercuric sulphide (vermilion)60 grains
Perfume   1/2 fluidounce
Lard 1 1/2 pounds
Prepared suet   1/2 pound

Antiseptic Nervine Ointment.—

Iodoform 2 parts
Salol 4 parts
Boric acid 5 parts
Antipyrine 5 parts
Vaseline80 parts

Photographers’ Ointment.

Best castile soap, in fine shavings 1 ounce
Water 1 ounce
Wax 1 ounce
Ammonia45 minims
Lanolin 1 ounce

The soap is dissolved in the water heated for that purpose, the wax mixed in with much stirring, and, when all is in solution, the ammonia is added. When clear, the lanolin is put in, and then, if the mixture is very thick, water is added until the whole has the consistency of honey. Keep in a covered stoneware jar. The hands should be first washed with ordinary soap, and then, while the lather is still on them, a bit of the mixture about the size of a hazel nut is rubbed in until all is absorbed, and the hands are dry. At the close of the work, the film of wax is washed off in warm water and a little lanolin rubbed into the hands.

Pain-subduing Ointment.

Tincture of capsicum5 parts
Tincture of camphor1 part
Ammonia water2 parts
Alcohol2 parts
Soap liniment2 parts

Skin Ointment.

II.—Phenol40 grains
Boric acid 2 drachms
Oil of bergamot90 minims
Petrolatum 1 pound
Color with chlorophyll.

OINTMENTS FOR VETERINARY PURPOSES: See Veterinary Formulas.

OLEIN SOAP: See Soap.

OLEOMARGARINE: See Butter.

OLIVE-OIL PASTE: See Butter Substitutes.

ONYX CEMENTS: See Adhesives.

ORANGEADE: See Beverages, under Lemonades.

ORANGE BITTERS AND CORDIAL: See Wines and Liquors.

ORANGE DROPS: See Confectionery.

ORANGE EXTRACT: See Essences and Extracts.

ORANGE FRAPPÉ: See Beverages, under Lemonades.

ORANGE PHOSPHATE: See Beverages.

ORGEAT PUNCH: See Beverages, under Lemonades.

ORTOL DEVELOPER: See Photography.

OXIDIZING: See Bronzing, Plating, Painting.

OXIDE, MAGNETIC: See Rust Preventives.

OXOLIN: See Rubber.

OZONATINE: See Air Purifying.

PACKAGE POP: See Beverages, under Ginger Ale.

PACKAGE WAX: See Waxes. {488}