| Stimulating ointments to promote the healing of indolent ulcerated Buboes. | |||
| Take of— | |||
| Red precipitate of mercury | 5 | grains. | |
| Ointment of spermaceti | 1 | oz. | |
| Mix.—The ulcer to be dressed with a small portion of this ointment spread upon lint. Or the following, which is stronger:— | |||
| Take of— | |||
| Red precipitate of mercury | 5 | grains. | |
| Yellow basilicon | 2 | drachms. | |
| Ointment of spermaceti | 6 | drachms. | |
| Mix.—To be used like the preceding. | |||
| Take of nitrated ointment of mercury, diluted with an equal proportion of simple ointment. |
| Or, the unadulterated strong mercurial ointment. |
| Styptic application for indolent Ulcers. | |||
| Take of— | |||
| Caustic | ½ | drachm. | |
| Or, | Sulphate of copper | ½ | do. |
| Distilled water | 1 | oz. | |
| Mix and strain, and smear the surface of the sore with a hair pencil, impregnated with either of the solutions: simple or astringent dressings may be applied afterward. | |||
| Take of— | |||
| Chloride of soda | 2 | ounces. | |
| Rose-water | 2 | do. | |
| Mix. | |||
| Preparation of Iron. |
| Take two drachms of carbonate of iron three times a day, gradually increasing the dose to half an ounce, or even an ounce; the bowels during the taking of this medicine should be kept open. |
| The following is an excellent combination. |
| Take of compound iron pill two drachms, to be divided into 24 pills—two to be taken three times a day. |
| Quinine. |
| Take three grains of sulphate of quinine three times a day. Or, |
| Take of— | |||
| Compound tincture of bark | 2 | ounces. | |
| Sulphate of quinine | 12 | grains. | |
| Muriatic acid | 20 | drops. | |
| Mix.—Dose, a teaspoonful three times a day, in water. | |||
| Strengthening Pills. | |||
| Take of— | |||
| Ioduret of iron | ½ | drachm. | |
| Castile soap | ½ | do. | |
| Alkaline extract of gentian | 1 | do. | |
| Mix.—To form 30 pills—take one twice daily. | |||