582. Emulsion, Purgative
Rub down six grains of scammony with six drachms of white sugar in a mortar, and gradually add four ounces of almond emulsion, and two drops of oil of cloves.
Dose
, as prepared, early in the morning.
583. To Prevent Pitting after Small Pox
Spread a sheet of thin leather with the ointment of ammoniacum with mercury, and cut out a place for the mouth, eyes, and nostrils. This forms what is called a mask, and, after anointing the eyelids with a little blue ointment, it should be applied to the face, and allowed to remain for three days for the distinct kind, and four days for the running variety.
Apply before
the spots fill with matter, although it will answer sometimes even after they have become pustulous. It may be applied to any part in the same way.