Rub the tannin, moistening it by degrees with the tincture, then pour in the water, and when the whole is dissolved pass through a cloth.

Distil over a water-bath so as to obtain one quart;

Use, diluting a teaspoonful with a tumbler of

water, as a wash for the skin.

Triturate the soap with the pomade, add the water by degrees, and rub until a homogeneous liquid is obtained.

This cosmetic renders the skin very bright and soft.

SECTION XI.

DENTIFRICES.

PREPARATIONS used not only to cleanse the teeth, but also to strengthen the gums. Great care must be taken in the selection of the materials used, so as to avoid the destruction of the enamel of the teeth. These preparations are sold in three different forms: 1. Washes or fluids; 2. Pastes; 3. Powders.

Macerate two weeks in the brandy, filter, and add

Oil of mint

4

11 drachm.

Macerate three weeks in the alcohol, filter, and

Macerate one week and filter, and add to the

filtrate

Tincture of cochlearia

Oil of peppermint

1 pint.

6 drachms.

Dental Elixir (Desirabode).

Guaiacum brandy

Spirituous vulnerary water.

An essential oil.

6 ounces.

6

4 drops.

Two or three drops are sufficient to aromatize a

glass of water.