5. (Swediaur.) Borax, 1⁄4 oz.; water and tincture of myrrh, of each 1 fl. oz.; honey of roses, 2 oz. In tender or ulcerated gums.
6. Balsam of Peru, 2 dr.; camphor, 1⁄2 dr.; essence of musk and liquor of ammonia, of each 1⁄2 fl. dr.; tincture of myrrh, 3 fl. dr.; spirit of horseradish, 11⁄2 fl. oz. To sweeten and perfume the breath; a teaspoonful in 1⁄2 wineglassful of tepid water to rinse the mouth with.
Washes for the Nose. Syn. Nasal douches, Collunaria. The following formulæ medicinally employed for the purpose of washing or rinsing out the nostrils are from the ‘Pharmacopœia of the Throat Hospital.’
In applying them it is directed that “not more than twenty ounces of fluid should ever be used for a nasal douche, and ten ounces are generally sufficient. If an apparatus on the syphon principle be applied, it should be placed only just above the level of the patient’s head, in order to avoid too great force of current. The temperature of the fluid should be about 90° F.”
Nasal Douche of Tannic Acid. Syn. Collunarium acidi tannici. Prep. Tannic acid, 3 grams; water, 1 oz.; dissolve.—Use. Astringent
Nasal Douche of Alum. Syn. Collunarium aluminis. Prep. Alum, 4 grams; water, 1 oz.; dissolve.—Use. As a mild astringent.
Nasal Douche of Permanganate of Potash. Syn. Collunarium potassæ permanganatis. Prep. Solution of permanganate of potash (B. P.), 6 minims. Water to 1 oz.; mix.—Use. Detergent.
Nasal Douche of Quinine. Syn. Collunarium quiniæ. Prep. Sulphate of quinine, 1⁄2 grain; water, 1 oz. Dissolve by the aid of a gentle heat.
This solution is occasionally useful in hay-fever. It is generally sufficient to place a little in the palm of the hand and draw it up through the nose.
Nasal Douche of Sulpho-carbolate of zinc. Syn. Collunarium zinci sulpho-carbolatis. Prep. Sulpho-carbolate of zinc, 2 grams; water, 1 oz.; dissolve.—Use. Antiseptic.