[93] Nosographie Philosophique, Vol. II. p. 238.
[94] When it is wished to prescribe it, the following is a very good formula:
R. Terræ Ponder. Salit. Chryst. gr. x.
Aq. Font.
Aq. Cassiæ utriusque uncias iii
Syrupi Aurent. uncias ii.
Half an ounce of this may be given at first, twice or three times a-day, and gradually increased to such quantity as the stomach can bear without sickness.
[95] This metal was one of the principal ingredients in a remedy used by the Marischal de Rougeres, which consisted of filings of iron, sal ammoniac, salt of tartar, &c. Journal de Med. Tom. XL. p. 219.
[96] This is highly recommended by M. Martcau. Journ. de Med. Tom. IV. p. 121.
[97] Practique Moderne de Chirurger, par Ravaton, Tom. II. p. 3.
[98] This ointment may be prepared by macerating one part of recent savine leaves bruised, in four parts of ung. resinos.; it is then to be strained.
[99] The following may be used for this purpose:
R. Ceruss. Acetat. drachmam unam.
Aq. Rosar. uncias octo. Solve, dein cola.