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Preparations and Compositions. Part III.

Emplastrum thurfs. Dub.Plaster of Frankincense.Take of

Plaster of litharge, two pounds ;Frankincense, half a pound ;Red oxide of iron, three ounces.Sprinkle the oxide into the plaster and frankincense, meltedtogether, stirring the mixture at the same time, and makeinto a plaster.

This plaster is used in weakness of the large muscles, as ofthe loins ; and its effects seem to proceed from the mechani-cal support given to the part, which may also be done by anyother plaster that adheres with equal firmness.