TINCTURE OF ALOES AND MYRRH.
This will answer well for dressing either fresh or old wounds. Take
- 8 ounces of powdered aloes,
- 1 “ “ myrrh,
- 1 quart spirits of wine,
- 1 ounce water,
Put these into a bottle and shake every day for two weeks, when it will be ready for use. This is an excellent preparation, and can be relied on. Any person having horses should never be without this tincture, the cost being but a mere trifle, and will often and in every case save time, trouble and expense, where there is use for it.
TINCTURE OF OPIUM.
To make the above take 2 ounces of powdered opium and 2 pints spirits of wine, put into a bottle and shake well every day for a week, when it will be ready for use.
COMMON BLISTERING OINTMENT.
To make the above ointment which may be used for blistering in inflammation of the lungs, bowels, &c. Take
- 1½ pounds of lard,
- 2 ounces venice turpentine,
- 2 “rosin,
- 2½ “ spanish flies, powdered,