mix by trituration. For the formula of the Ph. E., the uses, &c., see Cerate.
Ointment of Scrophula′′ria. Syn. Unguentum scrophulariæ, L. Prep. (Ph. D. 1826.) Green leaves of knotted rooted figwort and lard, of each 2 lbs.; prepared suet, 1 lb.; boil till crisp, and strain with pressure. In ringworm, ‘burnt holes’ (pemphigus gangrenosus of children), impetigo, and some other cutaneous diseases; also as an application to piles, painful swellings, &c. In the second it is said to be almost specific.
Ointment, Simple. Syn. Ointment of white wax, Simple dressing; Unguentum simplex (B. P., Ph. E.), U. ceræ albæ (Ph. D.), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. E.) Olive oil, 51⁄2 fl. oz.; white wax, 2 oz.; melted together, and stirred whilst cooling.
2. (Ph. D.) Prepared lard, 4 lbs.; white wax, 1 lb.; as the last.
3. (B. P.) White wax, 2; prepared lard, 3; almond oil, 8; melt together, and stir till it becomes solid.
Obs. The above are mild emollients, useful in healthy ulcers, excoriations, &c.; but chiefly as forming the basis for other ointments. The corresponding preparation of the Ph. L. is spermaceti ointment. See below, also Ointment, Lard, &c.
Ointment, Singleton’s. See Ointments, Eye.
Ointment, Smallpox. Syn. Unguentum ectroticum, L. Prep. 1. Mercurial ointment, 11⁄2 oz.; beeswax and black pitch, of each 1⁄2 oz.; expressed oil of mace, 2 dr.; mixed together by a very gentle heat.
2. (Briquet.) Mercurial ointment, 4 parts; powdered starch, 1 part.
3. (Tourriere.) Iodide of potassium (dry and in fine powder), 1 part; expressed oil of mace, 2 parts; black resin, 4 parts; mercurial ointment, 8 parts. Used to prevent the ‘pitting of the pustules.’ See Smallpox.