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Camphorated Oil
This is a 4874. Liniment of Cantharides.
Powcamphor liniment. The proportions are the dered Spanish flies, 1 drachm; oil of turpensame as in the preceding formula, substituting tine, 1 fluid ounce; digest 2 hours and filter. olive oil for the alcohol, and exposing the ma- Or: Tincture of cantharides and soap liniment terials to a moderate heat. As an external (see No. 4869), equal parts; mix. Both the stimulant application it is even more powerful above are irritant and stimulant, but should than the spirits; and to obtain its full influ- be used cautiously, lest they produce stranits full influ- be used cautiously, lest they produce stranence, the part treated should be also covered gury. with flannel and oil silk. It forms a valuable