Oil of Turpentine (for acoustic use). Syn. Oleum terebinthinæ acousticum. (Mr Manle.) Oil of almonds, 4 drams; oil of turpentine, 40 minims.
Oil, Acou′stic. Syn. Ear oil; Oleum acousticum, O. terebinthinæ acousticum, L. Prep. From oil of turpentine, 1 part; oil of almonds, 6 parts; mix. In atonic deafness, accompanied with induration of the wax. 1 or 2 drops are poured into the ear, or on a piece of cotton wool, which is then gently placed in it.
Oil, Black. Syn. Oleum nigrum, L. Prep. 1. Oil of turpentine, 1 pint; rape oil, 3 pints; oil of vitriol, 1⁄4 lb.; agitate well together with care; then add of Barbadoes tar, 3 oz.; again agitate well, and in 10 days decant the clear portion. Linseed oil is preferred for the above by many persons.
2. (Percivall.) Sweet oil, 1 pint; oil of turpentine, 2 oz.; mix, add gradually of oil of vitriol; 11⁄4 oz.; again mix, and leave the bottle open until the next day. Detersive, stimulant. Used by farriers for mange, &c.
Oil, British. Syn. Common oil of petre; Oleum Britannicum, O. petræ vulgare,
L. Prep. From oil of turpentine, 1 quart; Barbadoes tar, 1 lb.; oils of rosemary and origanum, of each 1 oz. Stimulant. Formerly reputed to possess the most astonishing virtues.
Oil, Camphora′ted. Liniment of camphor.
Oil, Car′ron. Liniment of lime.
Oil, Chabert’s. Syn. Chabert’s empyreumatic oil; Oleum Chaberti, O. contra tæniam Chaberti, L. Oil of turpentine, 3 parts; Dippel’s animal oil, 1 part; mix, and distil 3 parts. It must be preserved from the air and light. Used in tapeworm.—Dose, 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls, in water, night and morning, until 5 or 6 fl. oz., or more, have been taken; a cathartic being given every third day.
Oil, Exeter. Syn. Oleum Excestrense. (Gray.) Green oil, 16 lbs.; euphorbium, mustard seed, castor, pellitory, of each 1 oz.; digest and strain. The original form is more complex. The following is also used:—Rape oil, 11⁄2 pint; green oil, 1⁄2 pint; oils of wormwood, rosemary, and origanum, of each half a dram.