Mix, and make ointment and apply."
The following is not very pleasant to think about, but farmers have frequently used it: Cow manure as a poultice.
Another: The inner bark of elder boiled in cream. Use the salve resulting.
This is good for burns and sores.
Another: Slippery elm bark tea boiled down so it will be thick and oily, is very good.
[390 MOTHERS' REMEDIES]
Some claim that immersing the part in milk and keeping it so is a very good remedy. We know that cream is, but it will soon become rancid.
Remedies must be of an oily covering nature to do good, or else do it by their antiseptic qualities like salt, boric acid, etc.
Another:
"Picric Acid 75 grains.
Alcohol 20 ounces.
Distilled Water 2 pints.
Mix and apply."