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Egyptiacum Salve
Take 1] sulphate of copper, ounce corrosive sublithe character of the disease will determine mate, all in powder; boil over a slow fire which to use. The carbolic acid employed is with 2 ounces vinegar and pound honey the crystallized article, sold in bottles, and until of a proper consistence. Stir up well taken out by warming the latter in hot water, before using. or the fluid resulting from the crystals, which are melted in warm weather, or are dissolved by absorbing a little water, when the bottles are not perfectly stoppered.
I. Take carbolic acid, 1/2 fluid drachm, and lard, 1 ounce. Triturate together in a porcelain mortar. II. Take carbolic acid, 1 fluid drachm, and lard, 3 ounces. Melt the lard at a gentle heat, add the carbolic acid, and triturate until the mixture is cold.
III. Take carbolic acid, 1 fluid drachm, and ointment of white wax (see No. 4939), 7 drachms . Prepare as No. II. (See No. 4993.) gent application for foul ulcers, &c. Mix by