atropiæ (B. P.), L. Prep. 1. Atropia, 11⁄2 gr; simple ointment, 1 dr.; mix by careful trituration.
2. (Dr Brookes.) Atropia, 5 gr.; lard, 3 dr.; otto of roses, 1 drop. In neuralgia, rheumatic pains, &c., when the affection is not deeply seated.
3. (B. P.) Atropia, 8 gr.; rectified spirit, 1⁄2 dr.; lard, 1 oz.; dissolve the atropia in the spirit and mix with the lard.
Ointment, Bailey’s. See Ointment, Itch.
Ointment of Bal′sam of Peru. Syn. Unguentum balsami Peruviani, L. Prep. 1. Lard or spermaceti ointment, 1 oz.; balsam of Peru, 1 dr.; melt together by the heat of boiling water, stir for 5 or 6 minutes, allow it to settle, and pour off the clear portion. In chaps and abrasions.
2. (Compound; Ung. b. p. compositum—Copland.) Lard, 1 oz.; white wax, 1⁄4 oz.; balsam of Peru, 1 dr,; melt as before, and when nearly cold, add of oil of lavender, 10 or 12 drops. As the last, and to restore the hair.
Ointment, Banyer’s. Syn. Compound alum ointment; Unguentum aluminis compositum, U. calomelanos, U. Banyeri, L. Prep. From burnt alum and calomel, of each 11⁄2 oz.; carbonate of lead, or litharge (levigated), 2 oz.; Venice turpentine, 1⁄2 lb.; lard, 2 lbs.; carefully triturated together. In milk-scald, porrigo, &c.
Ointment of Bark. See Ointment of Cinchona.
Ointment, Basil′icon. Syn. Basilicon, Yellow b.; Unguentum basilicum; U. b. flavum, L. Prep. (Ph. L. 1746.) Olive oil, 16 fl. oz.; yellow wax, yellow resin, and Burgundy pitch, of each 1 lb.; melt, remove the vessel from the fire, and stir in of common turpentine, 3 oz. This form is still occasionally employed in some shops, but is generally superseded by the resin cerate and resin ointment of the Pharmacopœias. A nearly similar preparation under the name of ‘basilicon ointment,’ is contained in the Ph. Bor. 1847. (See below.)
Ointment, Basilicon (Black). See Ointment of Pitch.