Cerate, Res′in. Syn. Basil′icon, B. cerate, B. ointment, Yellow b., Cit′rine cerate; Cera′tum citri′num (Ph. L. 1788), C. resi′næ fla′væ (Ph. L. 1745), C. resi′næ (Ph. L. 1809 and since), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Yellow resin and beeswax, of each 15 oz.; melt, add olive oil, 1 pint; strain through a cloth, and stir the mixture until cold.
Obs. The above is the formula of the London College, but the basilicon of the shops is seldom, if ever, made in this manner. The following forms are those commonly used in trade, but the products are much inferior to that made according to the directions in the Pharmacopœia.
2. (Commercial.)—a. Yellow resin, 10 lbs.; beeswax, 2 lbs.; linseed oil, 7 lbs.; melt together, and stir until cold.
b. As the last, but using nut oil instead of linseed oil.
c. Nut oil, 1 gall.; beeswax, 5 lbs.; yellow resin, 14 lbs.
d. Lard (common) and linseed oil, of each 3 lbs.; yellow resin, 9 lbs.; as before.
Uses, &c. This cerate is a mild stimulant, detergent, and digestive application; and as such is employed to dress foul and indolent ulcers, blistered surfaces, burns, &c. For the corresponding preparations of the other colleges, see Ointments.
3. (Compound; Desh′ler’s cerate; Cera′tum resi′næ compos′itum, L.) Prep. (Ph. U. S.) Resin, suet, and beeswax, of each 1 lb.; turpentine, 1⁄2 lb.; flax-seed oil (linseed oil), 1⁄2 pint; as above. Rather more stimulating than resin cerate, but used for the same purposes.
Cerate, Rose. Syn. Lip salve; Cera′tum rosa′tum, L. Prep. (P. C.) Oil of almonds, 16 parts; white wax, 8 parts; alkanet root, 1 part; digest, with a gentle heat, until sufficiently coloured, then strain, and for every ounce of the cerate, add otto of roses, 2 drops. See Lip Salve.
Cerate, Sav′ine. Syn. Cera′tum sabi′næ (Ph. E.; and Ph. L. 1836), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. E.) Beeswax, 1 part; lard, 4 parts;