No. 2.—Ointment of yellow resin4 oz.
Oil of turpentine1 oz.
Sulphate of copper finely powdered½ oz.—Mix.
No. 3.—Red nitrated mercury, commonly named red precipitate, rubbed down to a very fine powder1 dr.
Calamine cerate, commonly named Turner’s cerate2 oz.—Mix.

Astringent powders and ointments are designed chiefly as remedies for grease, after the inflammation of the part has been in great measure removed by proper poultices: but the ointment is applicable only to those ulcerations or cracks which are effects of that disease, or occurring from other causes.

ADDITIONAL RECIPES FOR INTERNAL ASTRINGENTS.

For diabetes, or an excessive discharge of urine:

No. 1.—Catechu, or kino,2 to 4 dr.
Powdered ginger1 to 2 dr.
————— gentian2 to 3 dr.
Opium½ dr.
Oil of caraways20 drops.

Syrup enough to form the ball. One dose.

No. 2.—Opium½ to 1 dr.
Ginger1 to 2 dr.
Cinchona, or Peruvian bark, or when that cannot be had, powdered oak bark1 oz. or more.

To be mixed with a decoction of oak bark, or a strong infusion of camomile flowers, and given as a drench. Either of these may be given early in the morning, and repeated at night, should it be found necessary.—White.

Athletic, a. Belonging to wrestling; strong of body, vigorous, lusty, robust.

Auburn, a. Brown, of a tan colour.