1. Add 3 teaspoonfuls of oil of turpentine to 1 pint of
boiling water. Immerse the flannel and stir. Remove the
flannel, wring it out in a twisted towel until it no
longer drips. Anoint the skin with olive oil, and then
apply fomentation until it causes some discomfort or
redness. If allowed to remain too long, it will blister
the skin.
2. Oil of turpentine, 1 part;
Olive oil, 7 parts.
Apply with applicator or soft cloth every 4 or 6 hours, and
fomentations p. r. n.