Cooley's Cyclopædia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts, Manufactures, Professions, and Trades..., Sixth Edition, Volume II

by Arnold James Cooley; Richard Vine Tuson

Oil Iodizeo, Marshall’s. Syn. Oleum iodatum. Prep. Oil of almonds, 15 parts; iodine, 1 part. Triturate and digest till dissolved.

Oil of Ju′′niper (by Infusion). Syn. Oleum juniperi infusum, L. From the crushed berries, as Oil of Belladonna. Diuretic and vulnerary; in frictions, &c.

Oil of Lil′ies. Syn. Oleum liliorum, L. From white lilies, 1 lb.; olive oil, 3 lbs.; as Oil of Belladonna. Emollient; used to soften and ripen tumours, indurations, &c.

Oil of Mel′ilot. Syn. Oleum meliloti, L. As the last, avoiding much heat. Emollient and resolvent.

Oil of Mu′cilages. Syn. Oleum mucilaginum, O. cum mucilaginibus, L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L. 1746.) Marshmallow root, ¹⁄₂ lb.; linseed and fenugreek seed, of each, bruised, 3 oz.; water, 1 quart; boil 1 hour, add of olive oil, 2 quarts, and boil until the water is consumed.

2. Fenugreek seeds, 8 oz.; linseed oil, 1 quart; infuse a week, and strain. Once a highly popular emollient application in various local affections.

Oil of Mu′dar. Syn. Oleum mudaris, L. From mudar bark (in coarse powder), 1 dr.; warm olive oil, ¹⁄₄ pint; digest 24 hours and strain. Used as an application to cutaneous ulcers, the bites of venomous animals, &c., and as a friction in worms.

Oil of O′′pium. Syn. Anodyne oil, Opiated o.; Oleum opiatum, L. Prep. From opium (in powder), 1 dr.; olive oil, 2¹⁄₂ fl. oz.; digest at a gentle heat, with frequent agitation, for 5 or 6 hours. The powder should be rubbed in a mortar with a few drops of the oil before adding the remainder. As a local anodyne. The above is the only reliable formula for this preparation. Others are extant, but whilst the products of several are much stronger, those from others have only 1-5th or 1-6th the strength.

Oils, Ozonised. (Dr Thompson.) Syn. Oleo ozonata. Prep. Pass oxygen gas into the oil (cocoa nut, sunflower, cod-liver oil, &c.) until it will dissolve no more. Then expose for a considerable time in the direct rays of the sun. Used in phthisis.

Oil of Pel′litory. Syn. Oleum pyrethri, L. From bruised pellitory root, as OIL OF BELLADONNA. Used as the last.