[Form 74].
To relieve entire suppression.
Take of—
Compound galbanum pills1drachm.
Sulphate of iron1”
Extract of savin10grains.
Of black hellebore20”
Syrup sufficient to form 36 pills. Dose—three twice a day.
All these medicines must be given with great caution.
[Form 75].
To check an immoderate flow of the Menstrual secretion.
Take of—
Infusion of roses8oz.
Tincture of opium30drops.
Mix. Dose—three tablespoonfuls three times a day.

Or, take of the tincture of ergot of rye, a teaspoonful in water twice a day.
Or, take of the sesqui-chloride tincture of iron, 20 to 30 drops in water, three times a day.
[Form 76].
For painful Menstruation.
Add to a portion of gruel, upon going to bed, 15 or 20 drops of laudanum. This quantity may also be taken in the morning, and repeated several days; the bowels in the meantime to be relieved by castor oil.
The warm hip bath, in these cases, is invaluable.
Or, take of—
The extract of stramonium½gr.
Spanish soap5grs.
Mix to form a pill to be taken twice a day.
[Form 77].
To allay external irritation.—Sedative application.
Take of—
Oil of almonds6ounces.
Spermaceti½”
White wax[11]½”
Rose-water3”
Orange-flower water10”
Dissolve the wax in the oil, then add the waters, and constantly stir till cold. This is an admirable application for irritation or excoriation of the external parts. It is commonly known as “cold cream.”
[Form 78].
To heal Excoriations.—Mild drying ointment.[12]
Take of—
The oxide of zinc1drachm.
Ointment of spermaceti1ounce.
Mix.

[Form 79].
For obstinate Excoriations.
Take of—
Ointment of nitrate of mercury½ounce.
Superacetate of lead1scruple.
Spermaceti ointment, or cold cream1ounce.
Mix.