476. Collyria, or Eye Washes


477. Alum

Dissolve half a drachm of alum in eight ounces (half a pint) of water.

Use

as astringent wash. When twice as much alum and only half the quantity of water are used, it acts as a discutient, but not as an eye-water.

Note

that this and the following washes are for

outward application