OINTMENTS
Arnica Salve.—
| Solid extract of arnica | 2 parts |
| Rosin ointment | 16 parts |
| Petrolatum | 4 parts |
| Sultanas | 16 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.—
| Ichthyol | 30 grains |
| Salicylic acid | 12 grains |
| Mercury oleate (10 per cent) | 3 drachms |
| Lanolin | 1 ounce |
Mix. To be kept constantly applied to the affected parts.
Brown Ointment.—
| Rosin | 1 ounce |
| Lead plaster | 4 ounces |
| Soap cerate | 8 ounces |
| Yellow beeswax | 1 ounce |
| Olive oil | 7 1/2 fluidounces |
Chilblains.
| I.— | Sulphurous acid | 3 parts |
|---|---|---|
| Glycerine | 1 part | |
| Water | 1 part | |
| II.— | Balsam Peru | 1 part |
| Alcohol | 24 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, simple | 6,090 parts |
| Vaseline, yellow | 1,000 parts | |
| Camphor | 65 parts | |
| Carbolic acid | 50 parts |
Mix.
Green Salve.—
| White pine turpentine | 8 ounces |
| Lard, fresh | 8 ounces |
| Honey | 4 ounces |
| Beeswax, yellow | 4 ounces |
| Melt, stir well, and add | |
| Verdigris, powdered | 4 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, fresh | 16 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, purified | 16 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 |
| Vaseline | 80 parts |
Photographers’ Ointment.
| Best castile soap, in fine shavings | 1 ounce |
| Water | 1 ounce |
| Wax | 1 ounce |
| Ammonia | 45 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 capsicum | 5 parts |
| Tincture of camphor | 1 part |
| Ammonia water | 2 parts |
| Alcohol | 2 parts |
| Soap liniment | 2 parts |
Skin Ointment.
| II.— | Phenol | 40 grains |
|---|---|---|
| Boric acid | 2 drachms | |
| Oil of bergamot | 90 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}