3067. Vesicants are medicines which blister, such as strong liquid ammonia, &c.


3068. Lotions, &c.—Lotions are usually applied to the parts required, by means of a piece of linen rag wetted with them, or by wetting the bandage itself.


3069. Emollient.—Use decoction of marsh-mallow or linseed.


3070. Elder-flowers.—Add two drachms and a half of elder-flowers to one quart of boiling water, infuse for one hour, and strain. Use as a discutient.


3071. Sedative.—Dissolve one drachm of extract of henbane in twenty-four drachms of water.