_Take spirit of wine rectified one quart, camphor two ounces, mix it,
and let the camphor be dissolved in it._
This is an external application, for bruises and other inflammations,
where discussion, or dispersion of humours is necessary, its chief
benefit is in sprains, dislocations, and fractures. I have this however
to observe with the camphorated spirit, that though it is exceedingly
useful in the forementioned, and in some rheumatic cases, yet it should
be used with caution, and not too plentifully, as it is liable to dry up
the vessels, and might incline the limb to wasting, if too freely made
use of.