Fomentation, Astrin′gent. Syn. Fotus astringens, F. roborans, L. Prep. 1. Decoction of oak bark.
2. To each quart of the last add of alum 1 dr.
3. (Ph. Chirur.) Bruised galls, 1 oz.; boiling water, 21⁄2 pints; digest 1 hour, and strain.
4. (Ricord.) Tannin, 21⁄2 dr.; aromatic wine (hot), 1⁄2 pint; dissolve.
5. Bistort and pomegranate peel, of each 2 oz.; sal ammonia, 1⁄4 oz.; red wine, 1 pint.; infuse at a gentle heat. The above are used in hæmorrhages, piles, prolapsus, &c.
Fomentation of Belladon′na. Syn. Fotus belladonnæ, L. Prep. (Ophthalmic Hosp.) Extract of belladonna, 1 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint. Used to dilate the pupil in certain affections of the eye; it is usually applied on the forehead.
Fomentation of Bitter-sweet. Syn. Decoctum dulcamaræ, L. Prep. Bitter-sweet stalks, 10 dr.; water, 11⁄2 pint; boil to a pint, and strain.
Fomentation of Cham′omile. Syn. Fomentatio anthemidis, L. Prep. Chamomiles, 2 oz.; water, 3 pints; boil 10 minutes, and strain with expression. Emollient.
Fomentation, Com′mon. Syn. Fotus communis. (L. 1744.) Prep. Dried southernwood, sea wormwood, chamomile, of each 1 oz.; dried bay leaves, 1⁄2 oz.; water, 5 pints; boil slightly, and strain.
Fomentation, Compound of Hemlock. (Guy’s Hosp.) Syn. Fomentum conii compositum. Prep. Dried hemlock, 2 oz.; dried chamomiles, 1⁄2 oz.; boiling water, 11⁄2 pint; macerate for 2 hours, strain, and press.