Fomentation, Diuret′ic. Syn. Fomentatio diuretica, L. Prep. (Trousseau.) Tinctures of squills and foxglove, of each 2 oz.; hot water, 6 fluid oz.; mix. Applied by lint or linen compresses to the insides of the thighs, in dropsies, when the stomach will not bear diuretics.
Fomentation of El′der Flowers. Syn. Fotus sambuci, L. Prep. From elder flowers, 1 oz.; boiling water, 2 quarts; digest in a hot place for 1 hour, and express the liquor. Emollient.
Fomentation, Emol′lient. Syn. Fomentatio emolliens. L. Prep. 1. Marshmallow root and poppy heads, of each 1 oz.; water, 3 pints; boil to a quart, and strain.
2. (P. Cod.) Emollient herbs, 1 oz.; boiling water, 1 quart; infuse 1 hour, and strain with expression. (See above.)
Fomentation, Foxglove. Syn. Fomentum digitalis. Dried foxglove, 1 oz.; boiling water, 11⁄2 pint; infuse, and strain.
Fomentation of Galls. Syn Fomentum gallæ. Prep. Bruised galls, 1⁄2 oz.; boiling water, 2 lbs.; macerate for an hour and strain.
Fomentation, Narcot′ic. Syn. Fomentatio narcotica, L. Prep. (P. Cod.) Narcotic herbs, 1 oz.; boiling water, 11⁄2 pint; infuse as last.
Fomentation, Poppy. Syn. Fomentum papaveris. As Decoction of Poppies.
Fomentation, Resol′vent. Syn. Fotus resolvens, L. Prep. (Richard.) Fomentation of elder flowers, 8 fl. oz.; liquor of diacetate of lead, 1⁄2 fl. dr.; mix. Used to discuss tumours, &c.
Fomentation, Stim′ulant. Syn. Fomentatio stimulans, L. Prep. 1. Sesquicarbonate of ammonia, 1 oz.; tincture of cantharides, 2 fl. oz.; warm water, 1 pint.