Fomentation, An′odyne

Syn. Fotus anodynus , Fomentatio anodyna , Fomentum anodynum , L. Prep. 1. Simple decoction of poppy-heads. 2. (Hosp. F.) Poppy-heads (without the seeds), 1 1 ⁄ 2 oz.; water, 3 1 ⁄ 2 pints; boil to 2 1 ⁄ 2 pints; add of elder flowers, 3 ⁄ 4 oz.; boil to a quart and strain. Used to allay pain. 3. (Pierquin.) Opium, 1 oz.; wine, 1 quart; boil to a pint and strain. Used in severe gouty, rheumatic, neuralgic, and syphilitic pains. 4. Opium, 1 oz.; water, 1 quart; boil to 3 ⁄ 4 pint, add pyroligneous acid, 2 fl. oz.; boil for 10 minutes longer, then further add of sherry wine, 3 ⁄ 4 pint; and as soon as the whole again boils, strain it for use. Superior to the last, and cheaper.