Mix thoroughly and apply freely around the anus and in the rectum on the piles.
The external parts should always be bathed with hot water, thoroughly, before using.
2. Gum Camphor 2 drams
Chloretone 1 dram
Menthol 20 grains
Ointment of Zinc Oxide 1 ounce
Mix and apply directly to the piles.
3. When there is a slight bleeding, water of witch-hazel extract, one to two ounces to be injected into the rectum. This witch-hazel water freely used is good for external piles also. This is good and well recommended.
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4. If the protruded pile is inflamed and hard to push back, the following is good and recommended highly:—
Chloretone 1 dram
Iodoform 1 dram
Gum Camphor 1 dram
Petrolatum 1 ounce
Mix and use as a salve.
5. An ointment composed of equal parts of fine-cut tobacco and raisins, seedless, chopped fine and mixed with enough lard, makes a good ointment to apply on both external and internal piles.