Balsam, Locatelle’s′

Syn. Locatel′li’s balsam ; Bal′samum Locatel′li , B. Lucatel′li , B. Ital′icum , B. Genofe′væ , ., L. var. Prep. 1. (Original Formula.) Olive oil, 6 oz.; yellow wax, 4 oz.; sherry wine, 5 fl. oz.; red sanders (in very fine powder), 4 dr.; simmer them together until the moisture is nearly evaporated, then add of Str as burgh turpentine, 6 oz.; balsam of Peru, 2 dr.; strain through linen, and stir until nearly cold. 2. (Ph. E. 1744.) Olive oil, 24 fl. oz.; yellow wax, 1 lb.; melt, and add of Venice turpentine, 1 1 ⁄ 2 lb.; and, when cooled a little, further add, powdered dragon’s blood, 1 oz.; balsam of Peru, 2 oz.; and stir until cold. 3. (Ph. L. 1746.) Olive oil, 16 fl. oz.; Venice turpentine and yellow wax, of each 1 ⁄ 2 lb.; red sanders, 6 dr. Uses, . A once highly esteemed pectoral, and still occasionally used, by the lower cla es, in phthisis and chronic coughs (mixed with an equal weight of conserve of roses), and as a mild stimulating ointment.— Dose , 1 ⁄ 2 dr. or more.