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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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Schacht's Mercurial Plasma
(U. S. Ph.) This preparation, also known as Mix 14 drachms starch with 6 fluid ounces 1 POULTICES. glycerine, gradually adding 12 ounces mercury, 5021. Mustard Poultice. Take equal and stirring till the globules disappear. Then parts of ground mustard and ground flax-seed, add 6 fluid ounces glycerine, and heat to 240° and mix them thoroughly together, with Fahr., constantly stirring. 5012. Schacht's Glycerinated Nitrate of Mercury. Take 1 drachm terbasic nitrate of mercury, and 1 ounce plasma. 5013. Schacht's Glycerinated Iodide of Potassium. Dissolve 2 drachms iodide of potassium in 2 fluid ounces glycerine; barely enough of water to make them of the thickness of common paste. To prevent, sticking, a little glycerine or sweet oil is to be added. The addition of bread crumbs serves to diminish, that of a little vinegar to increase the irritating power of the mustard .