Gargle of Al′um

Syn. Gargarism a alumin is , L. Prep. 1. (August in.) Oak-bark (in powder), 1 oz.; water, 1 1 ⁄ 2 pint; boil to a pint, filter, cool, and add, of alum, 1 ⁄ 2 dr.; brandy, 2 fl. oz. In inflammation of the mouth and throat. 2. (Cavarra.) Alum, 3 dr.; water, 6 fl. oz.; di olve. In offensive breath. 3. (Foy.) Alum, 1 dr.; tincture of myrrh, 2 fl. dr.; tincture of bark, 4 fl. dr.; honey of roses, 2 oz.; laudanum, 20 drops; wine, 2 ⁄ 3 pint. In scurvy. 4. (Grant.) Alum, 1 oz.; tincture of myrrh, 1 ⁄ 2 fl. oz.; peppermint water, 7 fl. oz. In relaxation of the uvula, . 5. (Mid. Hosp.) Alum, 1 dr.; honey, 2 dr.; water to make 6 fl. oz. As No. 4. 6. (P. Cod.) Alum, 40 gr.; honey of roses, 1 oz.; infusion of roses, 6 fl. oz. As the last. 7. (Ratier.) Alum, 1 oz.; infusion of red roses and barley water, of each 3 fl. oz.; honey of roses, 2 oz. As No. 4. 8. (Westm. Hosp.) Alum, 1 dr.; dilute sulphuric acid, 1 fl. dr.; treacle, 4 dr.; water to 15 fl. oz. 9. (Ph. Wirtem.) Alum and nitre, of each 3 oz.; cream of tartar, 4 oz.; dilute acetic acid, 4 lbs.; di olve, evaporate to dryne , and powder the residuum. For use, 1 ⁄ 2 oz. of the powder is di olved in water, 8 fl. oz. Highly recommended in inflammation of the fauces and tonsils. This forms Zobel’s ‘ Specific for quinsy ,’