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Beach's Remedy for Ulcers
5512. Treatment of Burns. In regard The following is recommended by Dr. Beach: to the treatment of burns there is a great difollowing is recommended by Dr. Beach: to the treatment of burns there is a great di- Take sweet clover tops and stalks, burdock versity of opinion, scarcely any two surgeons leaves, and parsley, a handful of each; get agreeing as to the remedies. All of them are the strength out by boiling; strain, and add 1 doubtless valuable, but there is one which pound of resin and pound of fresh butter; simmer until of a proper consistence. A cold water cloth constantly applied is a good remedy. Put a little cerate on the ulcer previously. Attend to the general health by cleansing the stomach and bowels, and then giving tonics. has a great reputation (namely, carron oil, see No. 5513). The great objection to it is its offensive odor, rendering an entire hospital ward disagreeable. In all cases of burns and scalds, it is necessary to observe that, if fever should ensue, laxative medicines ought to be given; as castor oil, or salts and senna. 5508. Το Disinfect and Deodorize 5513. Carron Oil. This is composed Foul Ulcers. Permanganate of potassa of equal parts linseed oil and limewater, and disinfects rapidly the most fetid ulcers, in should be well shaken before using.