Gargle, Deter′gent. Syn. Gargarisma detergens, L. Prep. 1. (P. Cod.) Alcoholised sulphuric acid, 1 fl. dr.; honey of roses, 2 oz.; barley water, 8 oz.
2. (Dr A. T. Thomson.) Nitre, 2 dr.; honey of roses, 4 fl. dr.; infusion of roses, 51⁄2 fl. oz. In inflammatory sore throat.
Gargle, Emol′lient. Syn. Gargarisma emolliens, L. Prep. 1. (Buchan.) Marshmallow root, 1 oz.; figs, 2 oz.; water, 1 quart; boil to a pint and strain. Demulcent, soothing.
2. (Trousseau & Reveil.) Barley water, 8 oz.; honey, 11⁄2 oz. Both are used in inflammatory affections of the throat and mouth.
Gargle of Horserad′ish. Syn. Gargarisma armoraciæ, L. Prep. (Collier.) Compound spirit of horseradish, 1 fl. oz.; honey, 2 oz.; water, 4 fl. oz. A good gargle for scurvy of the fauces and pharynx, vulgarly called the ‘inward scurvy.’
Gargle of Hydrochlo′′ric Acid. Syn. Muriatic acid gargle; Gargarisma acidi hydrochlorici. L. Prep. 1. (Guy’s Hosp.) Hydrochloric acid, 30 drops; honey of roses, 2 oz.; barley water, 6 fl. oz.
2. (Ratier.) Hydrochloric acid, 2 fl. dr.; clarified honey, 2 fl. oz.; barley water, 1 pint.
3. (St. B. Hosp.) Red-rose leaves, 2 dr.; boiling water, 1 pint; hydrochloric acid, 11⁄2 fl. dr.; digest 1 hour, and strain. In inflammatory sore throat, ulcerations of the mouth, scarlet fever, &c.
Gargle of I′odine. Syn. Gargarisma iodinii, L. Prep. 1. Iodine, 10 gr.; iodide of potassium, 12 gr.; rectified spirit and simple syrup, of each, 1 fl. oz.; water, 5 fl. oz. In chronic enlargement of the tonsils, in scrofulous habits.
2. (Dr Ross.) Tincture of iodine, 11⁄2 fl. dr.; tincture of opium, 1 fl. dr.; water, 6 fl. oz.