| Petrolatum 1/2 | pound. |
| Tincture cantharides 3/4 | ounce. |
| Oil of cinnamon15 | minims. |
| Oil of bergamot60 | minims. |
| Oil of citronella30 | minims. |
| Oil of cloves5 | minims. |
Melt the petrolatum and add the tincture of cantharides, and while cooling add the other ingredients.
Perspiration Powder.
| Salicylic acid15 | grains. |
| Carbolic acid10 | drops. |
| Burnt alum (powdered)1 | drachm. |
| Starch (powdered)2 | ounces. |
| French chalk (powdered)1 | ounce. |
| Oil of lemon20 | drops. |
Mix thoroughly, and apply by dusting the powder into the stockings and gloves.
Corn and Wart Salve.
| Caustic soda or potassa1 | ounce. |
| Water1 | ounce. |
| Starch (powdered) 1/4 | ounce. |
| Glycerine2 | ounces. |
Mix the starch with the glycerine, heat, and stir until thoroughly incorporated. Dissolve the potassa in the water heated to a boiling point and add the other mixture to it. This preparation needs to be applied only once or twice. Spread a little of the salve on the corn, bunion, or wart. Do not touch the healthy skin. Allow it to remain several hours and then soak the part in warm water.