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This page recommends preparations containing opium, laudanum, morphine, or similar narcotics — in some cases for children. These substances are dangerously addictive, easily fatal in overdose, and strictly controlled by law today.
In addition, this page describes trade processes that use dangerously toxic materials such as cyanide solutions, mercury amalgams, or strong acids. These processes require training, equipment, and precautions far beyond what the text describes.
In addition, this page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
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Opium Liniment
Mix 2 ounces laudanum with 6 ounces soap liniment. (See No. 4369.) It constitutes an excellent soothing application in rheumatism, sprains, and other painful affections. 4879. Belladonna Liniment for Lead Colic. Take 40 grains extract of belladonna, 1 .
Take 40 grains extract of belladonna, 1 drachm rectified ether, and 2 fluid ounces cherrycherry-laurel water. As a friction to the colic. 4880. Compound Camphor Liniment, or Essence for Headache. Take of cam- Essence for Headache. Take of camphor, 2½ ounces avoirdupois; oil of lavender, 1 fluid drachm; rectified spirit, 15 fluid ounspirits of turpentine, of each 2 parts; water of ammonia, 1 part; laudanum, 1 part; to be well shaken together. and Bruises. Mix together 2 ounces each 4887. Gebhard's Liniment for Sprains oil of spike and British oil; 1 pint tanner's oil; pint spirits of turpentine; put it into carefully stir in 1/2 ounce sulphuric acid. an iron or copper kettle placed over a fire, and When the whole becomes quite hot, cool and bottle. This is an excellent liniment for all kinds of sprains and bruises, and for horses or cattle it cannot be surpassed. enne, 1½ ounces; salt, 1 table-spoonful; 4888. Stimulating Liniment . Cayspirits of wine, 2 ounces; camphor, ounce; spirits of turpentine, + pint. Bottle, and ces; dissolve, then add of liquor of ammonia shake now and then during one day. Then add (specific gravity .882-.880), 5 fluid ounces, pint vinegar. It is excellent for sponging and shake them until mixed. It is powerfully the body in cases of pain, debility, inflamstimulant, rubefacient, and counter-irritant. mation, rheumatism, gout, sore throat, numb- A piece of folded linen wetted with it applied ness, neuralgia, &c. to the part, and then covered with a towel, and pressed with the hand, or covered with a piece piece of oiled silk, will generally relieve superficial pains. upon 2 ounces carbonate of ammonia (smell-