Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Ointment No. 3
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Prepared chalk 1 ounce
- Olive oil 3 drams
- Lard, fresh, 1 ounce
Method
Mix — For burns and excoriations where there is much acrid discharge; should be applied every 4 hours, washing off the parts with soft, warm water.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 10. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
OINTMENTS. NO. I. Mercurial ointment i ounce. Simple cerate (or pure lard) i ounce. Pulverized camphor i dram. Mix — A very healing application to open sores, ANOTHER — NO. 2. Pulverized opium J^ scruple. Acetate of lead 20 grains. Lard i ounce. Mix — An excellent remedy for piles, etc., ap- plied twice a day with the finger. ANOTHER — NO. 3. Prepared chalk i ounce. Olive oil 3 drams. Lard, fresh, i ounce
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.