Ointment of Wood Soot (Compound). Syn. Unguentum fuliginis compositum. Acetic extract of wood soot, 4 dr.; dried salt, 10 dr.; lard, 14 oz. For ringworm.
Ointment for Worms. Syn. Unguentum anthelminticum, U. vermifugum, L. Prep.
1. (Boerhaave.) Aloes and ox-gall, of each 1 part; marshmallow ointment, 8 parts.
2. (Fr. Hosp.) Aloes and oil of tansy, of each 1 part; dried ox-gall, 2 parts (both in fine powder); lard, 8 parts.
3. (Ph. Bat.) Aloes, 1 dr.; dried ox-gall and petroleum, of each 11⁄2 dr.; lard, 11⁄2 oz.
4. (Soubeiran.) Powdered aloes, 2 dr.; lard, 1 oz.
Uses, &c. The above are purgative and vermifuge, applied as frictions to the abdomen. They are chiefly employed for children and delicate females. See Ointment, Colocynth.
Ointment of Yel′low Wax. Syn. Unguentum ceræ flavæ, L. Prep. (Ph. D. 1826.) Beeswax, 1 lb.; lard, 4 lbs.; melt them together. A mild emollient dressing. Some parties regard it as more ‘healing’ than the OINTMENT OF WHITE WAX.
Ointment of Zinc. 1. See Ointment of Oxide of Zinc.
2. (Compound); Unguentum zinci compositum, L.—a. (Hufeland.) Oxide of zinc and lycopodium, of each 1 dr.; simple ointment, 1 oz. In excoriations and simple ulcerations, especially those of the eyelids, nipples, &c.