Plaster, An′odyne. See Plaster, Opium, Plaster, Belladonna, &c.
Plaster, Antimo′′nial. Syn. Emplastrum antimoniale, E. antimonii potassio-tartratis, L. Prep. (U. C. Hosp.) By sprinkling tartar emetic, in very fine powder, on the surface of a spread Burgundy pitch (or common adhesive) plaster. It has been successfully applied to the nape of the neck, in the scarlatina of children; also the chest, in phthisis; and, with the addition of a little opium, in rheumatic affections of the joints.
Plaster, Arnica. (Ph. U. S.) Syn. Emplastrum arnicæ. Prep. Alcoholic extract of arnica, 11⁄2 oz.; resin plaster, 3 oz. Add the extract to the plaster previously melted over a water bath, and mix it thoroughly.
Plaster, Aromatic. Syn. Stomach plaster; Emplastrum aromaticum, L. Prep. (Ph. D. 1826.) Strained frankincense (thus), 3 oz.; beeswax, 1⁄2 oz.; melt them together, and, when the mass has considerably heated, add, of powdered cinnamon, 6 dr.; oils of allspice and lemons, of each 2 dr. Stimulant; applied over the stomach in dyspepsia, spasms, nausea, flatulence, &c. Camphor, 1 dr., is commonly added.
Plaster of Assafœtida. Syn. Antihysteric plaster, Antispasmodic p.; Emplastrum assafœtidæ (Ph. E.), E. antihystericum, &c., L. Prep. (Ph. E.) From lead plaster and strained assafœtida, of each 2 oz.; strained galbanum and beeswax, of each 1 oz.; melted together. Antispasmodic; applied to the stomach or abdomen in spasms, hysteria, &c.; and to the chest in hooping-cough.
Plaster, Baynton’s Adhesive. Prep. From yellow resin, 1 oz.; lead plaster, 1 lb.; melted together. Recommended for bad legs, and other like sores.
Plaster of Belladon′na. Syn. Emplastrum belladonnæ (B. P., Ph. L., E., & D), L. Prep. 1. (Ph. L.) Soap plaster, 3 oz.; melt it by the heat of a water bath; add of extract of belladonna (deadly nightshade), 3 oz.; and keep constantly stirring the mixture until it acquires a proper consistence.
2. (Ph. E.) Resin plaster, 3 oz.; extract of belladonna, 11⁄2 oz.; as the last.
3. (Ph. D.) Resin plaster, 2 oz.; extract of belladonna, 1 oz.
4. (B. P.) Extract of belladonna, 3; resin plaster, 3; rectified spirit, 6; rub the extract and spirit together in a mortar, and when the insoluble matter has subsided, decant the clear solution, remove the spirit by distillation or evaporation, and mix the alcoholic extract thus obtained with the resin plaster melted at the heat of a water bath, continuing the heat until with constant stirring the plaster has acquired a suitable consistence.