Cerate, Copai′ba. Syn. Cera′tum copai′bæ, L. Prep. 1. Spermaceti cerate, 3 oz.; melt by a gentle heat, then add, balsam of copaiba, 1 oz.
2. (Dr Houlton.) White wax, 1 oz.; balsam of copaiba, 2 oz.; mix, as last. Both the above have been recommended as topical applications to wounds and ulcers of the rectum, vagina, and urethra; especially in those of a fistulous character; and in piles, &c.
Cerate, Cop′per. Syn. Cupria′ted cerate; Cera′tum cu′pri; C. c. ammonia′ti, L. Prep. (Swediaur.) Simple cerate, 8 parts; melt, and add solution of ammoniuret of copper, 1 part. As a stimulant dressing for indolent ulcers; and in psorophthalmia, &c.
Cerate, Cosmet′ic. Syn. Cold cream, Cerate of Ga′len; Cera′tum cosmet′icum, C. Galeni, Cremor frigida, L.; Pommade en crême, Fr. Prep. 1. Oil of sweet almonds, 1 lb.; white wax and spermaceti, of each 2 oz.; melt, pour the mixture into a marble or wedgwood mortar, which has been heated by standing for some time in boiling water; add, gradually, rose water, 10 fl. oz., assiduously stirring until an emulsion is formed; then further add, oil of bergamot, 1⁄2 oz.; oil of lavender, 1 dr.; and continue the stirring or trituration until the whole has become cold.
2. To the last add otto of roses, 1 dr.; oil of rosemary, 15 drops.
3. Oil of almonds, 5 oz.; spermaceti, 5 dr.; white wax, 4 dr.; rose water, 31⁄2 oz.; balm of Mecca (genuine), 8 drops.
4. As the last, with essence of vanilla, 15 drops; essence of ambergris, 10 drops.
5. (P. C.) White wax, 1 part; oil of almonds, 4 parts; rose water, 3 parts; as before.
6. (Van Mons.) White wax and butter of cacao, of each 1 part; oil of almonds and rose water, of each 4 parts.
Obs. The above are used as agreeable and cooling emollients for irritable surfaces, excoriations, sore nipples, &c. See Cold cream and Ointments.