VASELINE: 
ITS HISTORY, USES 
AND 
THERAPEUTICAL VALUE 
A X3ST 
Officinal (U. S. P.) and Other Formulas. 
ALSO, 
INTERESTING TO 
PHYSIC!A NS, PIT ANY A CISTS, 
VETER IN A11Y S UR GEO NS, 
AND OTHERS. 
PRESENTED BY THE 
GHESEBROUGH MANUFACTURING COMPANY, 
O F F I O E S 
(CONSOLIDATE.!)) 
NEW YORK; 
24 State St. 
LONDON, (E. C.): 
41 Holboin Viaduct, 
PARIS: , 
13 Ave deL’Opeia. 
MONTREAL: 
83 St James St. PREFACE 
COUTEITTS 
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VASELINE. 
Composition and Definition 
Manufacture and„Properties 
Three Commer’l Varieties: White 
Blonde—Red— 
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Used as a Base in : 
U.S. Officinal Preparations - 
Non-Officinal Preparations 
Veterinary Formulas 
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VASELINE AS A BASE IN U. S. OFFICINAL PREPARATIONS. 
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Ceratum 
Camphor® 
Cantharidis - 
Cetacei 
Extracti Cantharidis - 
Plumbi Subacetatis 
Resin® - 
Unguentum 
Acidi Oarbolici 
Acidi Gallici - 
Acidi Tannici 
Aqu® Rosffi - 
Belladonn® 
Benzoini 
Diachylon 
Gall® 
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Unguentum: 
Hydrargyri - 
Hydrargyri Ammoniati 
Hydrargyri Nitratis 
Hydrargy ri Oxidi Plavi 
Hydrargyri Oxidi Rubri 
Iodi 
Iodoformi 
Mezerei - 
Picis Liquid® - 
Plumbi Carbonatis 
Plumbi Iodidi - 
Porassii Iodidi 
Stramonii 
Sulphuris 
Sulphuris Alkalinum 
Veratrin® 
Zinci Oxidi 
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VASELINE AS A BASE IN NON-OFFICINAL PREPARATIONS. 
Chloral Vaseline 
Chloroformed Vaseline 
Opiated Vaseline - 
Phosphorated Vaseline 
Prof. Galezowski’s Vaseline 
Pomades 
Stronger Camphor Vaseline 
Cerate - 
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Antimonii 
Beuzoini Compositum - 
Conii 
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Unguentum: 
Creasoti 
Cupri Subacetas- 
Hydrargyri Iodidi Rubri 
Hyoscyami 
Iodidi Compositum - 
Sulphuris Iodidi 
Vaseline Cerate of Cantharides 
Vaseline Rosat (Lip Salve) 
Vaseline Sulphate of Quinine 
Vaselite of Bromide of Iron 
Vaselite of Iodide of Iron - 
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Balls: 
Catarrh 
Diuretic - 
Purgative 
Vermifuge 
Gerate: 
Rod Vaseline 
Ointment : 
Alterative and Dissolvent 
Blistering 
Red Vaseline 
Resolvent 
Warming Resolutive - 
Salve; Ophthalmic - PREFACE. 
Vaseline was first presented to public notice dur- 
ing the year of 1871, and almost immediately attract- 
ed the attention of chemists, physicians, pharmacists 
and others who became speedily interested in the 
article on account of its many uses, medical virtues 
and marvellous productiveness, 
It has been a leading subject of discussion in scien- 
tific and medical conventions and by medical and 
pharmaceutical journals all over the world. 
It has received high awards at the International 
Expositions, held at Philadelphia, Paris and Atlanta; 
at the London Medical Convention of 1881, and has 
received the Medal of Progress from the American 
Institute. 
Prescribed by physicians both internally and ex- 
ternally it has been found exceedingly satisfactory. 
In the arts and manufactures it has been employed 
in various processes with excellent results, and as a 
base for ointments, cerates, pomades, salves and 
embrocations it is undoubtedly the best yet present- 
ed to the world. As Vaseline does not oxydize and 
consequently does not rancidify ointments etc. made 
with it, may be kept indefinitely retaining the 
medicaments contained therein, in an unchanged and 
unimpared condition; while the bases heretofore used 
consisting of animal and vegetable greases speedily 
decompose and become rancid and in this condition 
not only destroy the value of the drugs incorporated 
with them, but, are of themselves entirely unfit for use. 2 
Chemistry and experience both prove that the 
decomposition of ointments made of such greases, 
developes a fatty acid which is poisonous to the hu- 
man system, and that more harm than good follows 
their use. The rapid substitution of Vaseline for all 
Other substances in the preparation of ointments etc. 
leads to the belief that within a few years it will en- 
tirely supplant them. 
For the convenience of Pharmacists and Physicians 
we publish a collection of formulas with Vaseline as 
a base. They represent the proportions and general 
requirements of the officinal Cerates and Ointments 
of the U. S. Pharmacopoeia (6th Decennial Revision, 
1880); consequently these Vaseline officinal prepara- 
tions may be prescribed and used with advantage in 
place of the officinal ones. 
We give also some non-officinal formulas, hoping 
that they will prove beneficial and interesting to the 
profession. 
And, as a suggestion to Veterinary Surgeons, we 
have added a few receipts with “ Red Vaseline ” 
as a base. 
A brief history of Vaseline precedes these formulas. 
VASELINE. 
COMPOSITION A"ND DEFINITION : 
Vaseline consists of volatile, liquid and solid hydrocarbons 
forming a peculiar gelatinized body, which may be termed an 
undefined hydrocarbon, or as popularly known “ a petroleum 
jelly.” 
DISCOVERY : 
It was discovered by Mh. Robert A. Chesebrotjgh, of 
New York City, from whom it received its name “Vaseline,” 
from the Saxon "Wasser” water and the Greek “ Oleon” Oil. Indicating the belief of the discoverer that petroleum is pro 
duced by the decomposition of water in the earth and the unit- 
ing of the hydrogen evolved by this decomposition with the 
carbon of certain rocks, aided by the natural heat and pressure 
developed in the earth. 
MANUFACTURE : 
A selected quality of crude Petroleum is subjected to dry heat 
in iron vessels until the lighter portions being driven off in 
vapor, there remains back the heavier portions of the oil in a 
highly concentrated state. This substance is then carefully 
and repeatedly filtered through bone black (substantially as 
white sugar is made), the result being Vaseline,” which 
appears as a solid jelly of a white opal color, being perfectly 
neutral, and entirely free from taste or odor. It liquefies at 
about 95° Fahr., boils at about 600° Fahr., will not crystallize 
nor oxydize, and will never become rancid. It will be 
observed that chemicals of any kind are not used in its manu- 
facture, and that, not being a distillate, it contains no para- 
ffine, which latter substance is an extract of Petroleum, 
refined by chemical treatment, and worthless for medicinal 
purposes, while Vaseline, on the contrary, is the Petroleum 
itself, highly concentrated, undistilled, and purified simply 
by innocuous filtration. 
Hence it will be seen, why it is, that the various European 
imitations of Vaseline, which, while they resemble it to the 
unpractised eye, are in reality quite different in composition 
and have no therapeutical value. Asa rule they are made by 
melting together purified ozkerite and paraffine oil both of 
which substances are refined by the use of Sulphuric acid, and 
therefore quite unfit for medicinal use, being irritants instead 
of emollients. The short chrystalline structure of these mix- 
tures is quite different from the long gelatinous condition ob 
tained in Vaseline. The only safe rule for the physician 
and the pharmacist is to adhere strictly to the original sub- 
stance and to discard all imitations and substitutes. 
PROPERTIES: 
Vaseline is gelatinous, translucent, unctuous and, when 
pure, odorless and insipid; melts at 35QC. (95QF,); boils at 
tS0°C. (302°F.), and distills at 200*C. (392SF.), yielding an amber-colored oil having the characteristic odor of petro- 
leum. 
Vaseline is bland, resolvent and unalterable in the light and 
air, but, when exposed to the direct rays of the sun, it acquires 
an odor of petroleum. 
In color it is either “ White,” “Blonde” or “ Red,” depend- 
ing solely upon the degree attained in the process of discolor- 
ation. 
It is neutral, unoxidable and uncrystallizable; metallic 
oxides, alkalies and acids show no reaction with it. Some 
acids, as Sulphuric and Nitric, raised to a high temperature, 
decompose it. 
Vaseline is insoluble in Water, Glycerine, Cold Ether and 
Alcohol; slightly soluble in boiling Absolute Alcohol, but 
readily so in boiling Ether; freely soluble in Chloroform, Di- 
sulphide of Carbon, Oil of Turpentine, Benzin, Benzol, in 
Fixed and Volatile Oils. 
Heated to about 150QC. (802°F.) it becomes an excellent sol- 
vent for Rubber; also for Gutta Percha, at a less degree of 
heat. 
Bromine or Iodine and Iron Filings heated together in a 
flask with Vaseline produce tasteless ferric salts which are 
“unalterable.” 
Phosphorus is slightly soluble in warmed Vaseline, and if 
heated with Vaseline, in an open capsule, it becomes inflam- 
mable and burns while melting. Phosphorus, in a jar tilled 
with Vaseline, keeps without change at 40QC. and under. 
'Vaseline is certainly the best vehicle for preserving Phosphor- 
us shipped and stored in glacial countries. 
Melted at a gentle heat, Wax, Paraffin and Fatty Bodies, 
Resins, &c., are soluble in Vaseline and remain permanently 
united with it. 
Cold Vaseline dissolves: Bromine, Iodine, Iodide of Sul- 
phur, Carbolic Acid, Cantharidin, Coniine, Afropine, Nico- 
tine, Cubebine, Morphine, Quinine, and other alkaloids. 
Vaseline possesses the remarkable power of extracting and 
retaining the most intense and delicate perfumes imparted to 
it.. At Nice and Grasse, the flower farms of France, large 
quantities are used for “ Enfleurage;’’ many exquisite pomades 
are manufactured, which likewise yield fine extracts when 
washed with pure Alcohol, Gum, Benzoin, Balsams of Tolu and Peru, Vanilla and Tonka beans, &c., &c., digested with 
Vaseline readily give up to it their respective odor and some 
of their active principles; likewise do Elder, Melilot, Chamo- 
mile and other flowers; Poplar Buds, Juniper Berries, Laurel, 
Belladonna, Stramonium and other leaves; also the Aromatic, 
Narcotic and Resinous Plants, &c.—when subjected to a tem- 
perature of about 40°C. (104°F,). 
COMMERCIAL VARIETIES : 
1. White Vaseline. 
2. Blonde Vaseline or Vaseline. 
3. Red Vaseline. 
THEIR USES: 
WHITE VASELINE. 
This quality, the finest and purest, is intended for internal 
administration, for external applications of a delicate nature 
and for refined toilet purposes. As a vehicle for several caus- 
tic, disagreeable and nauseating medicines, (Quinine, Iodine, 
Iodide of Iron, Chloral, &c.,) it is successfully employed; 
prescribed internally in its pure state for Whooping Cough, 
Throat Troubles, Diphtheria, Croup, Bronchial and Pulmonary 
Affections, &c.—the most satisfactory results are obtained. 
For handsome toilet preparations, for the face and 
such as Cold Cream, Cosmetics, Salves, &c., it is the best 
article in use. 
Several distinguished Oculists in Paris and elsewhere, were 
so elated with the speedy and radical cures obtained by its 
employ in their practice, that they adopted it as excipient in 
place of all other substances. 
Their chief reason in prefering Vaseline as the best base 
for ophthalmic Pomades and Salves, is, that remaining al- 
ways fresh, the affect of the medicinal agent, enhanced by 
the blandness of this new excipient, can always be depend- 
ed upon; whereas many of the Pomades and Salves prepared 
with lard and its like deteriorate speedily and becoming 
rancid, irritate the diseases they are intended to cure. 
Surgeons and Gyncecologists use Vaseline in surgical and 
obstetrical operations and highly recommend it for its 
unctuous, curative, emollient and antiseptic properties. The 
medical profession at large, also follow the example of 
their distinguished confreres. 6 
BLONDE VASELINE OR VASELINE. 
Blonde Vaseline is only known in Commerce as “Vaseline,” 
and as it is used all over tlie world its sale is immense. 
Among the most popular household remedies of the day, 
Vaseline stands unequaled as an efficient panacea for all 
sorts of Wounds, Burns, Bruises, &e. 
Light yellow in color, pure in quality, and similar in prop- 
erties and uses to “White Vaseline,” we refer our readers to 
this variety mentioned previously. Pharmacists use it in 
preference to lard for making Pomades, Cerates, Ointments 
and other therapeutical preparations. 
Perfumers utilize it for “Enfleurage”, Pomades, Cosmetics, 
hair dressings; and also incorporate it in fine toilet soaps, as 
an adjuvant, to enhance their unctuous and beautifying 
properties. 
RED VASELINE. 
It is chiefly employed for ordinary pharmaceutical oint- 
ments; and veterinary doctors prescribe it daily with success, 
alone or mixed with medicinal ingredients, for the internal 
and external treatments of diseases in Horses, Cattle, Dogs 
and other animals. 
Favorable reports from veterinary surgeons and noted 
stockraisers, abroad and on this continent, have repeatedly 
praised and asserted its great efficacy. 
It is administered internally, alone or in medicated 
boluses, for affections of the respiratory organs, for Worms, 
Colics, Constipation, &c., externally for Sores, Bruises, 
Scratches, Wounds, Mange, Skin Diseases, hurts of the Frog, 
Hoof, Fet Lock, &c. 
For preserving Leather it is used largely. Applied on 
Harness, Carriage Tops, Boots, Shoes, Sc., it renders the 
Leather soft, pliable, more durable and water-proof ; snow 
does not penetrate Boots or Shoes well rubbed with it. 
No better preparation can be used to prevent rust on 
Agricultural Implements, Fire-Arms, Bicycles, Cutlery, 
Surgical Instruments, Scientific Apparatuses, &c., &c. 
N. B.—In so short a notice we cannot do entire justice to 
Vaseline and its numerous properties, which are daily in- 
creased in number by new discoveries. New York, August 1st, 1885. 
Physicians and Druggists are informed that we keep 
constantly in stock the following standard ointments prepared 
with Yaseline as per formulas stated. We have selected these 
particular ointments because they are in general demand by 
druggists, and we shall, hereafter, add to the list as occasion 
seems to require. 
A Unguentum HYDRARGYRi.(iJfercun/-3ferctertal Ointment) 
B Unguentum Zinci Oxidi. 
C Unguentum IIydrargyri Nitratis, (Citrine Ointment). 
D Ceratum Resin^e. 
E Ceratum Plum hi Subacetatis. (Goulard's Cerate). 
F Pomat Camphoratum, Fr. 
G Cerate Simplex. (White). 
Apothecaries can, as a rule, make their own Ointments 
from Vaseline, if they can spare the time and labor ; hut 
some of these preparations, especially Mercurial Ointment 
and Nitrate of Mercury, are exceedingly difficult to make 
properly, and require especial machinery. 
In our Blue Ointment, the Mercury is entirely extin- 
guished, and it has a jelly-like smoothness and beauty ; while 
the ordinary Blue Ointment is irregular, grainy and almost 
invariably rancid, while the Mercury is rarely fully extin- 
guished. 
The druggist need not hesitate to keep Vaseline Oint- 
ments in stock, as they are absolutely unchangeable, and can 
be kept without deterioration until used up—even those 
which it has heretofore been found impossible to keep for the 
shortest period, such as Nitrate of Silver and Iodide of Iron; as 
well as all others, can, if made with Vaseline (and not expos- 
ed to the sunlight), be kept indefinitely. 
We have received from all parts of the world inquiries as 
to the manufacture of Ointments with Vaseline, and wliere- 
cver we have exhibited samples of the same, they have been ex- 
amined Avith admiration and received universal commendation. 
Chesebrough Manufacturing Company, 
(consolidate!;) 
24 State Street, New York. 7 
U. S. OFFICINAL PREPARATIONS 
—WITH— 
VASELINE AS A BASE. 
CERATUM VASELINE. 
VASELINE CERATE. 
White Wax, - parts 30 
White Vaseline, - - “70 
To make parts 100 
Melt the Wax and Vaseline together in a water-bath, then 
stir the mixture constantly until cool. 
This Cerate is smooth, never gets rancid, hence its super- 
iority over the officinal Cerate for dressings and cosmetics. 
Note.—To make a Yellow Cerate, use Yellow Wax and Yellow 
Vaseline in the same proportions as given above (Ceratum Vaselinoe). 
CERATUM CAMPHORS. 
OFFICINAL VASELINE CAMPHOR CERATE. 
Camphor (in powder), - - - parts 3 
Vaseline Cerate (White or Yellow), - “ 97 
To make parts 100 
Rub up in a mortar the Camphor with some of the 
Vaseline, and transfer the mixture into a jar; add the remain- 
der of the Vaseline Cerate, cover the jar and place it into a 
water-bath until its contents are melted. The Camphor be- 
ing dissolved, withdraw the jar from the water-bath, and as 
the solution begins to cool, stir it constantly until it has 
formed into a jelly 
This very weak Camphorated Cerate is intended as the 
base for preparing the sub-acetate of lead cerate, but for 
rubbing, we propose the following formula as a good substi- 
tute for the officinal Camphor liniment: 8 
CERATUM CAMPHOR2E FORTIUS. 
. STRONG VASELINE CAMPHOR CERATE. 
Vamphor (in fine powder), - - parts 20 
Vaseline Cerate (White or Yellow), - “80 
’. To make parts 100 
Operate carefully as in preceding formula. This Cerate, 
of the same strength as the officinal Camphor Liniment of the 
Pharmacopoeia, is preferable to it, as it is easier and more 
practical in its application, besides never becoming rancid. 
CERATUM CANTHAR1DIS. 
VASELINE CANTHARIDES CERATE. 
(blistering cerate.) 
Cantharides (in No. 60 powder), - - parts ?5 
Yellow Wax, - - - “20 
Resin, - - - - “ 20 
Red or Yellow Vaseline, - - “25 
To make parts 100 
To the Wax, Resin and Vaseline, melted together on a 
slow fire and strained through muslin into a jar, add the 
Cantharides, cover the jar, and by means of a water-bath, keep 
the mixture in a liquid state for five or six hours, stirring 
occasionally; then remove from the water-bath and stir con- 
stantly until cool. 
CERATUM CETACEI. 
VASELINE SPERMACETI CERATE. 
Spermaceti, - parts 10 
White Wax, - - - “25 
White Vaseline, - - “ 65 
To make parts 100 
To the melted Spermaceti and Wax add the Vaseline, and 
when these substances are in solution, strain through muslin, 
if necessary, and stir constantly until cool. CERATUM EXTRACTI CANTHARIDIS. 
VASELINE EXTRACT OF CANTHARIDES CERATE. 
Fluid Alcoholic Extract of Cantharides, - parts 15 
Resin, - - - - “15 
Yellow Wax, - - - - “ 30 
Yellow Vaseline, - - - “40 
To make parts 100 
To prepare this Cerate operate according to the U. S. 
Pharmacopoeia 6th decennial revision page 70, substituting 
Vaseline for Lard. 
N. B.—It being a well established fact that Vaseline is a 
goodsolvent of Cantharidin,we propose the following formula, 
its modus operandi being cheaper, simpler and producing a 
Cerate of the same strength and at least as efficient as the one 
above given. 
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VASELINE CERATE OF CANTILARIDES. 
Cantharides (in No. 60 powder), - - parts 30 
Resin, - - - - “15 
Yellow Wax, - - - - “ 30 
Yellow Vaseline, - - - “ Q.S. 
To make parts 100 
Weigh in a jar the Cantharides and 40 parts of Vaseline, 
coyer the jar and place it in a water-bath, digest from 12 to 
15 hours, stirring the mixture occasionally, then strain through 
a suitable cloth and set this first product aside. Into this 
same jar put the residual Cantharides, with about 15 parts of 
fresh Vaseline; digest as above during 6 or 8 hours, then 
strain and mix the clear portion with the first product obtained 
and set aside. 
To the Resin and Wax melted and strained, in atared jar, 
add the Cantharidal Vaseline and sufficient fresh Vaseline to 
complete 100 parts; mix the whole together thoroughly until 
a smooth and perfect ointment is obtained. 10 
CERATUM PLUMBI SUBACETATIS.* 
(goulard’s cerate.) 
VASELINE SUBACETATE OF LEAD CERATE. 
Solution of Subacetate of Lead, - - parts 20 
Vaseline Camphor Cerate, - - “80 
To make parts 100 
Weigh the above ingredients in a vessel heated, in a wa- 
ter-batli, to about 120° F; when the solution is complete 
withdraw the vessel and agitate briskly and constantly until 
cool. This Cerate thus prepared is smooth, always fresh, 
more efficient than the officinal one, which is apt to get rancid, 
and preserves itself much better than when prepared in a cold 
way, simply by mixing the cold Cerate with the lead solution. 
Experience has proved that when a watery compound 
enters into the composition of a Vaseline preparation, the best 
way to obtain a homogeneous and stable Vaseline Cerate, 
Cold Cream, Ointment, &c., is to prepare it as indicated above. 
The reason for this is to be found in the latter part of the 
reading matter under the formula “Unguentum Belladonnae.’’ 
CERATUM RESINA* 
VASELINE RESIN CERATE. 
VASELINE BASILICON OINTMENT. 
Resin, - - - - parts 85 
Yellow Wax, - - - “15 
Yellow Vaseline, - - - “ 50 
To make parts 100 
Melt together at a moderate heat, strain and allow the 
mixture to cool without stirring, This ointment is translucent 
and unalterable. 
♦This Ointment is prepared for the trade by the Chesebrough Manu- 
facturing Company, Consolidated. 11 
UNGUENTUM VASELINiE. 
VASELINE OINTMENT. 
Yelloic Wax, - parts 20 
Yellow Vaseline, - - - “80 
To make parts 100 
Melt the Wax, add gradually the Vaseline, strain and 
stir until cool. 
Note.—To make a White Ointment, use White Wax and White 
Vaseline in the same proportions given above [Unguentum Vaselinse]. 
UNGUENTUM ACIDI CARBOLICI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF CARBOLIC ACID. 
Carbolic Acid, ... parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Mix thoroughly. This ointment keeps well. 
UNGUENTUM ACIDI GALLICI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF GALLIC ACID. 
Gallic Acid, - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
To the Gallic Acid add enough Vaseline Ointment to 
make a soft and homogeneous paste, then whilst triturating 
add gradually the rest of the Vaseline Ointment. This prep- 
aration cannot be surpassed. Benzoinated lard is used in the 
officinal formula, for the reason that lard alone would 
become rancid; no such risk is incurred with Vaseline. As 
Gum Benzoin in itself possesses great healing powers, we give 
further on a formula for “Vaseline Ointment of Benzoin. ” 12 
UNGUENTUM ACIDI TANNICI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF TANNIC ACID. 
Tannic Acid, - - - - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Operate as for the Vaseline Ointment of Gallic Acid. 
UNGUENTUM AQUA ROSA. 
OINTMENT OF ROSE WATER. 
VASELINE COLD CREAM. 
Spermaceti, - - - parts 15 
White Wax, - - - “10 
White Vaselinef- - - - “ 55 
Rose Water, - - “20 
To make parts 100 
Operate as for tlie Vaseline Cerate of Subacetate of Lead, 
only on account of the Rose Water, cover well the vessel con- 
taining the above four substances until they are completely 
dissolved. 
As soon as the Cream is well mixed, finished and entirely 
cold, a few drops of Otto of Roses may be added to it. 
Well prepared according to our formula, this Cold Cream 
keeps well and is every way superior to any other. 
UNGUENTUM BELLADONNA. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF BELLADONNA 
Alcoholic Extract of Belladonna, - - parts 10 
Diluted Alcohol, - * - “6 
Vaseline Ointment, - - “ 84 
To make parts 100 13 
Make a soft paste with the extract and the diluted alcohol, 
mix intimately with it first a small quantity of Yaseline Oint 
ment, then gradually and thoroughly the whole of the 
remaining Vaseline Ointment. 
This Belladonna Ointment can be prepared as above, but 
the following process, more tedious it is true, gives an ointment 
so much preferable in every respect, that pharmacists, proud 
of their art, will certainly adopt it. 
Put boiling water into a mortar, containing its pestle, and 
cover it; when sufficiently heated, throw out the water, wipe 
the mortar dry and into it prepare quickly a soft paste with 
the alcoholic extract and the diluted alcohol, mix with it first, 
a small quantity of Vaseline Ointment, adding the rest 
gradually, triturating briskly all the while until cool. Care 
should also be taken during this process to bring down with a 
spatula the various parts of the ointment which may have col- 
lected on the pestle and also on the inner sides of the mortar, 
if not done while triturating these parts, harden and mar the 
beauty and elegance of this preparation. Thus prepared 
this Belladonna Ointment is ‘'nee plus ultra,” handsome, 
homogeneous and inalterable. 
As stated before (see Goulard’s Cerate) when a watery 
liquid is to be incorporated with a Vaseline preparation, as in 
Cold Cream, &c., the mixture is handsomer, more homogene- 
ous and more stable when made by the warm than by the 
cold process, for the reason that the watery liquid and the 
melted wax briskly triturated together form an emulsion which 
facilitates the incorporation and entire mixtion of the in- 
gredients of such preparations. 
In triturating the cold liquid with the cold Vaseline Oint- 
ment or Cerate, no emulsion is formed, hence the mixture if 
perfect, is only temporarely so. 
PREPARE AS ABOVE; 
UNGUENTUM CONTI, (non-officinal.) 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF HEMLOCK. 
UNGUENTUM HYOSCYAMI. (non-officinal.) 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF HENBANE. 
UNGUENTUM STRAMONII. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF STRAMONIUM. 14 
UNGUENTUM DIACHYLON. 
VASELINE DIACHYLON OINTMENT. 
Lead Plaster, - parts 60 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “39 
Oil of Lavender, - - - “ 1 
To make parts 100 
Melt the plaster and ointment together in a water-bath, 
stir constantly until cool; and add the Oil of Lavender a little 
before the ointment becomes quite cold. 
This ointment, somewhat harder than the officinal one, 
is perfectly smooth, homogeneous, and preferable as it never 
becomes rancid. 
Wax added to Vaseline (Vaseline Ointment) is necessary 
for obtaining a bland ointment, When Vaseline alone is 
melted with lead plaster, a spongy mass results, from which 
the Vaseline exudes and separates; it is necessary to use wax 
in this preparation, not so much to make the ointment of the 
proper consistency as to combine the lead plaster and Vaseline 
in such a manner that they shall become intimately mixed 
and so remain for an indefinite period of time. 
UNGUENTUM GALL2E. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF NUTGALL. 
Nutcjall (in very fine powder), - - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
In a mortar mix “secundum artem,” the powder with the 
ointment. 15 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI* 
(blue ointment.) 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF MERCURY. 
Mercury, .... parts 50 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “50 
To make parts 100 
Pour on the Mercury in a mortar 25 parts of Yaseline 
Ointment, previously melted and triturate briskly with the 
pestle until the globules of mercury cease to be visible ; then 
add the remainder of the yet warm Vaseline Ointment, and 
continue the trituration until the globules of mercury are no 
longer visible under a magnifying power of ten diameters. 
The above process is simple, practical and expeditious. 
As a product, this Yaseline Ointment of Mercury is super- 
ior to the officinal one: Its appearance is handsomer ; its odor 
is indifferent; its therapeutical action is unsurpassed and never 
becoming rancid, it produces no irritation, whereas, the offici- 
nal ointment often does. 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI AMMONIATI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF AMMONIATED MERCURY. 
Ammoniated Mercury (in fine powder), - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Rub the ammoniated mercury with the Yaseline Oint- 
ment, gradually added, until thoroughly mixed. 
♦This Ointment is prepared for the trade by the Chesebrough Manu- 
facturing Company, Consolidated. 16 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI NITRATIS* 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP NITRATE OP MERCURY. 
(vaseline citrine ointment,) 
Mercury, .... parts 6 
Nitric Acid, - - - ‘‘10 
Yellow Wax, - - - - “ 28 
Yett»w Vaseline, - - - “56 
To make parts 100 
Weigh in a bottle the Mercury and 5?ffric Acid; allow the 
solution to proceed until completion witljjftt heating. 
By means of a water-bath, dissolve Jdie wax and Vaseline 
together in a porcelain capsule; when the mixture has cooled 
to about 50° C or 130Q F, pour into it all of the mercuric 
nitrate solution, stir constantly with a vyoden spatula until 
the ointment thickens, and before it gets too stiff pour it into 
jars. 
This Vaseline Citrine Ointment is perfectly smooth, of a 
good consistency, of an orange red cold;:, quite stable, free 
from all bad odor, soothing in its action and in every way 
far superior to the officinal preparation. 
We, (The Chesebrougli Manufacturing Company, Consoli- 
dated), have prepared the Vaseline Citrinp Ointment for years, 
and have received flattering testimonials, considering its 
therapeutical value, from Physicians, Pharmacists, Hospitals 
and like Institutions, who have made use of it. 
It is true that this Vaseline Citrine Ointment contains no 
elai'din, but elai'din is not absolutely necessary for the curative 
action of this ointment. If the unquestionable success of our 
Vaseline Citrine Ointment was not sufficient proof thereof, 
we would refer to the U. S. Dispensatory it is stated that 
a good and durable Citrine Ointment cam be made advan- 
tageously with drying oils, though they do not contain elai'din 
*This Ointment is prepared for the trade by the Chesebrough Manu- 
facturing Company, Consolidated. 17 
In the same way as 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI AMMONIATI, 
using the same proportions, prepare the following: 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI OXIDI FLAVI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP YELLOW OXIDE OF MERCURY. 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI OXIDI RUBRI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF RED OXIDE OF MERCURY. 
UNGUENTUM IODOFORMI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODOFORM. 
UNGUENTUM PLUMBI CARBONATIS. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF CARBONATE OF LEAD. 
UNGUENTUM PLUMBI IODIDI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODIDE OF LEAD. 
UNGUENTUM IODI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODINE. 
Iodine Resublimed, - - - parts 7 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “ 14:5 
To make parts 150 
Though Iodine may be dissolved at once in Vaseline, 
either cold or warm, we propose the following process as 
being shorter and more satisfactory: 
In a porcelain mortar dissolve the iodine in as little alcohol 
as possible, when this is accomplished add gradually the 
melted ointment so as to mix the whole thoroughly 
The iodine being perfectly soluble in Vaseline, we dis- 
pense with the water and iodide of potassium indicated in 
the officinal formula. 
This ointment, at first of a violet-brown tint, gradually 
turns iuto a deep green color; this change is probably due to a 
chemical combination between the Iodine and Vaseline ; and 
this fact seems to be further corroborated by other remarkable 
and valuable advantages, viz: 18 
This ointment does not stain the cuticle, and its caustic- 
ity has disappeared, even when applied to the tongue, more- 
over being inalterable, of a proper consistence, its alterative 
and resolutive properties fully preserved, it is, evidently, for 
all the above reasons, far superior to the officinal ointment. 
We call the special attention of the profession to the 
important qualities of this Vaseline Ointment of Iodine. 
UNGUENTUM MEZEREI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP MEZERKUM. 
Fluid Extract of Mezereum, - - parts 25 
Vaseline Ointment (about 90 parts), - “ Q.S. 
To make parts 100 
Pour the melted ointment into a warm mortal, add the fluid 
extract, and stir constantly until the alcohol has evaporated; 
then continue to stir the mixture until cool. 
Mezereum in very fine powder digested in Vaseline Oint- 
ment, as described for Vaseline Cerate of Extract of Cantlia- 
rides, gives a product superior to the above one. 
UNGUENTUM PICIS LIQUIDS. 
VASELINE TAR OINTMENT. 
Tar, - - - - parts 50 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “50 
To make parts 100 
Mix the tar with the ointment previously melted at a 
moderate heat, and having strained the mixture through 
muslin, stir constantly until cool. 
(For formulas of Unguentum Plumbi Carbonatis and 
Unguentum Plumbi Iodidi, see above, Unguentum Hydrarg. 
Ammoniati ) Melt the Vaseline, remove from the water-bath, and 
in a warmed mortar containing the sulphur, add enough 
Tarseline to make a soft paste, then mix thoroughly the rest 
of the Vaseline, stirring till cool. 
This ointment is both handsome and stable, therapeuti- 
cally superior to the officinal preparation. 
19 
UNGUENTUM POTASSII IODIDI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODIDE OF POTASSIUM. 
Iodide of Potassium, ... parts 12 
Boiling Water, - - - “6 
White Wax, - - - - “ 26 
White Vaseline, - - - “56 
To make parts 100 
In a warmed mortar dissolve the Iodide of Potassium in 
the boiling water, and triturating constantly and briskly, add 
gradually the Vaseline and Wax, previously melted together, 
continue stirring until the ointment is cold. 
This ointment is very line and remains white for several 
months, providing the constituents are well incorporated to- 
gether. It is a preparation superior to the officinal one. 
UNGUENTUM STRAMONII. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF STRAMONIUM. 
(See UNGUENTUM BELLADONNA.) 
UNGUENTUM SULPHURIS. 
VaSELINE OINTMENT OF SULPHUR. 
Sublimed Sulphur, - - - parts 30 
Yellow Vaseline. - - - “70 
To make parts 100 UNGUENTUM SULPHURIS ALKALINUM. 
ALKALINE VASELINE OINTMENT OF SULPHUR, 
Washed Sulphur, ... parts 20 
Carbonate of Potassium, - - “10 
Warm Water, - - - . “ 5 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “65 
To make parts 100 
In a warmed mortar mix the three first named substances 
and add gradually the melted ointment triturating briskly and 
constantly until the mixture is homogeneous and cool. 
This Ointment is under all respects satisfactory. 
20 
UNGUENTUM VERATRINiE. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF VERATRINE. 
Veratrine, .... parts 4 
Alcohol, - - - “ Q-S. 
Vaseline Ointment, - - “ 96 
To make parts 100 
In a warmed mortar dissolve the Veratrine in about six 
parts of Alcohol; then gradually add the melted ointment, 
and proceed as in the case of the previous preparation. 
This ointment is good and very fine. 
UNGUENTUM ZINCI OXIDI.* 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF OXIDE OF ZINC. 
Oxide of Zinc, ... parts 20 
White Vaseline, - - “80 
To make parts 100 
Mix thoroughly “ secundum artem.” 
This makes a very handsome ointment, far preferable to 
the officinal product. 
♦This Ointment is prepared for the trade by the Chesebrough Manu- 
facturing Company, Consolidated. 21 
P-OFFICINAL PREPARATIONS 
—WITH 
VASELINE AS A BASE. 
UNGUENTUM ANTIMONII. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP ANTIMONY. 
Tartrate of Antimony and Potassium (in fine powder), parts 20 
Vaseline Ointment, - • “80 
To make parts 100 
Mix thoroughly the Tartrate of Antimony and Potassium with 
the Vaseline Ointment, gradually added, until a homogeneous 
mixture is obtained. 
UNGUENTUM BENZOINI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP BENZOIN. 
Tinet. of Benzoin, ... parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 22 
Melt the Vaseline Ointment by means of a warm water- 
bath, add the Tinct. of Benzoin, constantly stirring, and when 
the Alcohol has evaporated, remove the ointment from the 
water-batli, and stir while cooling. 
In making this ointment it is necessary to stir constantly 
so as to avoid the precipitation of the Gum Benzoin as the 
Vaseline grows cold ; another important point of this prepara- 
tion is to remove the mixture from the water-batli exactly at 
the moment the Alcohol has been evaporated. 
With a little care and some judgment, no trouble need be 
apprehended. As stated previously, Benzoin is generally 
added to preserve the sweetness of fresh lard, preventing its 
rancidness; with Vaseline this precaution is useless, as 
“ Vaseline never becomes rancid!” 
On the other hand, if a Benzoin Ointment is desired, for 
the merits of the Benzoin itself, then the above formula fur- 
nishes a handsome and in all respects reliable preparation. 
UNGUENTUM BENZOINI COMPOSITUM. * 
COMPOUND VASELINE OINTMENT OF BENZOIN. 
Benzoin, (in coarse powder), - - parts 12 
Purified Aloes, “ “ - - “2 
Storax, - - “ 8 
Balsam Tolu, - - - “4 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - Q. S. 
To make parts 100 
Weigh ninety parts of Vaseline Ointment in a wide month 
bottle, suspend in it the other substances, previously mixed 
and tied in a muslin hag, cork the bottle, expose it in a water- 
bath for at least 12 to 15 hours, shaking the bottle every half 
hour or so. 
This done, take out the bag, press it over the bottle and 
pour out the product in a tared jar, and, if necessary add 
enough Vaseline to complete 100 parts. Strain if needed and 
stir until cool. 
In many cases the above ointment is preferable to the 
Compound Tincture of Benzoin of the U. S. Pharmacopoeia. 
Internally it is successfully prescribed as a stimulant expect- 
orant in chronic catarrhal affections, and in chronic dysentery 23 
it is very soothing and alterative for the ulcerated surface of 
the colon. For Wounds, Ulcers, Chapped Nipples and 
Cutaneous Diseases it is an excellent external remedy. 
The Resins, Gum Resins and Balsams produced by vari- 
ous species of trees, are so numerous and their composition so 
complex that it is difficult, if not impossible, to establish a gen- 
eral rule for their behavior with Vaseline. But we know by 
experience, that some resins are entirely soluble in Vaseline, 
and that some Gum Resins and Balsams yield a part of their 
active and aromatic principles to that hydrocarbon ; for 
instance: Aloes, Myrrh, Benzoin, &c., digested with White 
Vaseline give with Aloes, a light colored yellow product pos- 
sessing the taste and odor of Aloes; with Myrrh, a white one 
tasting and having the odor of Myrrh ; with Benzoin, a light 
yellow one showing the aromatic taste and odor of Benzoin. 
This last preparation has been used for years with success for 
Sores, Chapped Nipples, &c. 
These reasons, we believe, are sufficient to recommend the 
administration of the Compound Vaseline Ointment of Ben- 
zoin, which, for its therapeutical and topical action, is far 
preferable to the compound officinal tincture. 
UNGUENTUM CREASOTI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP CREASOTE. 
Creasote, .... parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Mix tlie Creasote and Vaseline Ointment thoroughly 
“ Sec. Art,” 
This ointment as generally prepared with lard, often 
proves an irritant; with Vaseline it is quite the opposite; a sim- 
ple trial will fully convince and easily dispel all doubts. 
UNGUENTUM CUPRI SUBACETATIS. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OP SIJBACETATE OF COPPER. 
Subacetate of Copper (in fine powder), - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 24 
Rub the Subacetate of Copper and Vaseline Ointment to- 
gether until thoroughly mixed. 
UNGUENTUM HYDRARGYRI IODIDI RUBRI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF BED IODIDE OF MEKCURY. 
Bed Iodide of Mercury (in very fine powder), parts 3 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “97 
To make parts 100 
Mix thoroughly ‘ ‘ secundum artem. ” 
UNGUENTUM IODIDI COMPOSITUM. 
COMPOUND VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODINE. 
Iodine, .... parts 3 
Iodide of Potassium, - - - “6 
Water, - - - “3 
Vaseline Ointment, - - “ 88 
To make parts 100 
Dissolve in a warm mortar, the two first substances in the 
water, then add enough melted Vaseline Ointment to make a 
paste, continue to incorporate the rest of the melted Vaseline 
Ointment, triturating constantly and briskly until cool. 
This ointment is smooth, homogeneous and inalterable. 
UNGUENTUM SULPHURIS IODIDI. 
VASELINE OINTMENT OF IODIDE OF SULPHUR. 
Iodide of Sulphur - - - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Rub tlie Iodide of Sulphur with the Vaseline Ointment, 
gradually added, until they are thoroughly mixed. 25 
CHLORAL VASELINE. 
Chloral (hydrate), ... parts 10 
White Vaseline, - - - “90 
To make parts 100 
Operate as above. 
CHLOROFORMED VASELINE. 
Chloroform, - parts 20 
White Vaseline Ointment, - . “80 
To make parts 100 
Dissolve the Ointment, in a wide mouth flask, by means 
of a water-bath ; allow the solution to cool a little, then add 
the Chloroform ; cork the flask and agitate it quickly. 
OPIATED VASELINE. 
Extract of Opium, - - - parts 10 
Vaseline Ointment, - • - “90 
To make parts 100 
Place the ingredients in a heated mortar and triturate 
quickly until thoroughly mixed. If necessary add some water 
to the extract to make it softer. 
PHOSPHORATED VASELINE. 
Phosphorus, - - - parts 2 
Vaseline, - - - “98 
To make parts 100 26 
Weigh the Phosphorus in a flask nearly filled with the 
melted Vaseline, cork, and place in a water-bath, agitating 
now and then, till the Phosphorus is dissolved. Then take 
the flask from the water-bath, continue to agitate till the mix- 
ture is cool enough to fill small glass—stoppered bottles. 
VASELINE SULPHATE OF QUININE. 
Sulphate of Quinine, - - - parts 10 
White Vaseline, - - “90 
To make parts 100 
The proportion of Quinine may vary according to the 
Physicians’ judgement. 
Rub the Sulphate of Quinine with the Vaseline gradually 
added, until they are thoroughly mixed. This preparation 
may he administered internally and externally; internally for 
the bitterness of Quinine is disguised by Vaseline; externally 
for it has proved very efficacious to cure intense fevers, princi- 
pally in children. 
Some physicians and others stated that Human Economy 
would not take up and absorb the active principles of the 
various medicines, if Vaseline was combined with them. This 
statement has, however, been long since exploded by practical 
experiments, such as the one quoted above, all of which 
yielded the most satisfactory results. 
VASELINE ROSAT (Lip Salve). 
Vaseline Cerate, - - - parts 300 
Carmine, - - - “1 
Otto of Roses, - - - ‘‘ 1 
Melt the Cerate at a gentle heat; when almost cool, add 
the Carmine, previously rubbed into a uniform paste 
with Vaseline, lastly, add the Otto of Roses; stir well, and 
pour quickly into jars. 
This preparation is quite handsome, and keeps well. As preparations of Glycerine are called Glycerites, so 
might preparations of Vaseline be called Vaselites. 
Pure Iron in Powder, - - grams 3.00 
Bi •omine, “ 7.00 
Yellow Vaseline, - - “ 90.00 
To make grams 100.00 
Weigh the Iron and Vaseline in a strong glass stoppered 
bottle, warm gently so as to bearly melt the Vaseline, then 
from a bottle containing 7 grammes Bromine kept in ice, add 
about 3.00 grammes Bromine in the first bottle, cork prompt- 
ly and shake well, warming gently now and then, so as to 
keep the V aseline in a liquid state; when the fumes of Bromine 
have disappeared, add about 2.00 grams Bromine, cork and 
shake well as above; proceed in the same manner for the re- 
mainder of tlie'Bromine. The operation entirely terminated 
keep the bottle moderately warm in a water-bath, the dregs 
having subsided, decant the liquid product in jars or wide 
mouth bottles. This preparation keeps admirably well and 
may be employed externally and internally, the Bromide of 
Iron, mixed with Vaseline, having lost its causticity. It con- 
tains nearly 10 per cent, of the Iron Salt. 
VASELITE OF BROMIDE OF IRON. 
VASELITE OF IODIDE OF IRON. 
Pure, Iron in Powder, - - grams 2.00 
Iodine Besublimed, - - “5.00 
Yellow Vaseline, q. s. or about, “ 293.00 
To make grams 300.00 
Weigh the above ingredients in a flask, heat by means of 
a water-bath, shake often until the combination is perfected, 
allow the flask to stand till the dregs have subsided. Melt 
again, without shaking, and decant into wide mouth bottles. 
Viewed in a mass, this Vaselite of Iodide of Iron, appears black, but is greenish when spread in light coats on porcelain 
or white paper, it is stable, has no taste, no causticity, no 
action on the teeth and may he easily administered with good 
results to adults and children. 
It contains about 2 per cent of Iodide of Iron, or one 
grain (0 05) per teaspoonful. If desired the proportion may be 
increased. (Exposed to the light or air it keeps inalterable .) 
28 
PROFESSOR GALEZOW SKI’S VASELINE 
POMADE. 
FOR PHLYCTENULAR AND SCROFULOUS KERATITES. 
Yellow Oxide of Mercury, - grams 1.00 to 1,50 
White Vaseline, - - - “99.00 
To make grams 100.00 
Mix intimately. This pomade is inalterable. 
PROFESSOR GALEZOWSKI’S VASELINE 
POMADE. 
FOR GRANULOUS CONJONCTIVA. 
Nitrate of Silver, - - grams 0.50 to 1.00 
While Vaseline, - - “ 99.00 
To make grams 100.00 
Reduce the silver salt to an impalpable powder and add 
to it the Vaseline gradually, then mix very thoroughly. The 
Professor says that this pomade has kept four months in his 
office without any change. 
These ophthalmic formulas are extensively used by ocu- 
lists. 
The eminent Doctor Galezowski writes: Paris, October 
1877; For the past four months I have experimented with 
Vaseline on more than a thousand patients, and I must say the 
results have far surpassed my expectations, I can assert to day 
that this product is very precious for the therapeutics of the 
eyes, and must positively replace all excipients used, such as : 
Butter, Lard, Glycerite of Starch, Glycerine, &c. 29 
VETERINARY FORMULAS 
WIT PI 
RED VASELINE AS A BASE. 
CATARRH BALLS. 
(for horses.) 
Saltpetre, (pulv.) - - grams 30 or ozs. 1 
Jamaica Ginger, (pulv.) - “15 “ I 
Gentian Boot, (pulv.) - “ 10 or drams 2k 
Bed Vaseline, q, s. about - “ 45 or ozs. 1| 
To make grams 100 
Mix together, divide in four (4) balls, roll in licorice pow- 
der, then in damp tissue or oiled paper. 
One Ball morning and night, to be repeated if necessary. 
DIURETIC BALLS. 
(for horses.) 
Castille Soap, (pulv.) - grams 30 or ozs. 1 
Saltpetre, (pulv.) - “ 10 or drams 2 J 
Carbonate Potash, (pulv.) - “ 10 “ 21 
Liquid Tar, - “ 10 “ 21 
Led Vaseline Cerate, - “ 40 or ozs. 1£ 
To make grams 100 
Mix well, divide in two (2) Balls, roll in licorice powder 
and wrap in damp tissue or oiled paper. 
One Ball morning and evening to be repeated. 30 
PURGATIVE BALLS. 
(for horses.) 
Aloes, (pulv.) - - grams 15 or ozs. J 
Soap, (pulv.) - “ 15 “ i 
Gamboge, (pulv.) - - “ 1 or grains 15 
Ipecac, (pulv.) - “ 2 or drams \ 
Bed Vaseline, - - “ 67 or ozs. 2i 
To make grams 100 
Prepare 3 times this dose, mix well the ingredients to- 
gether, divide the mass into ten Balls, roll in licorice pow- 
der, wrap each one in damp tissue or oiled paper, and admin- 
ister 5 Balls in the morning, and 5 in the evening. 
VERMIFUGE BALLS. 
(for horses, dogs, &c.) 
Santonine, (pulv.) - - grams 4 or drams 1 
Calomel (pulv.) - - “4 “ 1 
Gamboge, (pulv.) - - “ 4 “ 1 
Jalap, (pulv.) - “ 8 “ 2 
Aloes, (pulv.) • - “ 10 “ 2f 
Red Vaseline Cerate, - - “70 or ozs. 2£ 
To make grams 100 
Mix well together. For horses, make 3 Balls as above; 
give one every night. 
For Dogs, make 30 Pills, roll in licorice powder, wrap in 
paper as previously directed; according to the age and size of 
the dog, administer one to four, repeated 3 consecutive nights. 
RED VASELINE CERATE. 
Red Vaseline, - - - grams 70 or ozs. 1 
Yellow Wax, - “ 30 “ 2£ 
To make grams 100 
Melt at a slow fire, then stir till cool. This cerate is 
smooth, unctuous and inalterable. 31 
RED VASELINE OINTMENT. 
Red Vaseline, - - grams 80 or ozs. 2—drams 7 
Yellow Wax, - “ 20 or drams 5 
To make grams 100 
Melt at a slow fire, then stir until cool. 
This fine ointment never becomes rancid. 
OPHTHALMIC SALVE, (lebas.) 
Red Precipitate, very fine powder, grams 8 or drams 2 
Minium, “ “ “ 8 “ 2 
Burnt Alum, “ “ “ 8 “ 2 
Cinnabar, “ “ “ 1 or grains 15 
Corros. Sublimate, “ “ “0.15 “ 3 
Red Vaseline Cerate, “ 74.85 or ozs. 2J- 
To make grams 100 
The ingredients must he in very fine powder, and 
intimately incorporated in the Vaseline Cerate. 
ALTERATIVE AND DISSOLVENT OINTMENT 
[for tumors, enlargement of the glands, 
SWELLINGS, ETC]. 
Iodine - - grams 2 or drams £ 
Iodide of Potassium, - - “10 “2-1 
Red Vaseline Ointment, - “ 88 or ozs. 3 
To make grams 100 
To the Iodine and Iodide of Potassium, add a few drops 
of water, make a paste with some of the Vaseline Ointment, 
triturate until the whole of the Vasoline is well incorporated. 32 
BLISTERING OINTMENT, (lebas) 
Black Pitch, - - grams 12 or drams 3 
Rosin, - - “ 12 3 
Cantharides, fine powder, - “ 20 “ 5 
Euphorbia, “ - “ 6 “ 1£ 
Red Vaseline Ointment, - “ 50 or ozs. 1-drams 5 
To make grams 100 
Mix the Vaseline Ointment with the Euphorbia and 
Cantharides, transfer m a jar, add the Pitch and Rosm, melt 
on a slow fire, then continually stir till it is cool. 
RESOLVENT OINTMENT, (girard.) 
Corrosive Sublimate, - - grams 10 or drauis 2£ 
Red Vaseline Ointment, - “ 90 or ozs. 3 
To make grams 100 
To the Corrosive Sublimate, finely triturated in a mortar, 
mix gradually the Vaseline Ointment. 
WARMING RESOLUTIVE OINTMENT. 
Red Vaseline Blistering Ointment, grams 45 or ozs. lj 
* Vaseline Mercurial Ointment, - “ 25 or drams 6 
White Turpentine, - - - “ 15 “ 4 
Red Vaseline, - - “ 15 “ 4 
To make grams 100 
In a wedge wood mortar, mix first the Turpentine and 
Vaseline, then add the other ointments, mix the whole well 
together without heat. 
*The Vaseline Mercurial Ointment can be bought from the Chesebrough 
Manufacturing Company, Consolidated. MEDALS AND DIPLOMAS 
—AWARDED TO— 
VASELINE. 
Silver Medal American Institute 1875 
Grand Medal Centennial Philadelphia Exposition 1876 
Silver Medal, Paris Exposition 1878 
Medal of Progress American Institute 1880 
Silver Medal Atlanta Exposition 1881 
Highest Award International Medical Congress, 
London 1881 
Bronze Medal International London Health 
Exhibition VASELINE PBEPABATIONS. 
Arnicated, Camphorated, Carbolated and Pure Vaseline, 
(.Superfine White and Blonde), Cerates, 
Confections, Oil and Ointments. 
MEDICINAL. 
TOILET. 
PERFUMED WHITE VASELINE. 
Vaseline Camphor Ice, Cold Cream., Cosmetique, Hair 
Tonic, Pomade and Soaps. (Family, Superfine 
and Tar). Perfumed Vaseline Oil. 
VETERINARY. 
VETERINARY VASELINE. 
MISCELLANEOUS. 
Vaseline Anti-Corrosive Paste, Vaseline Axle Paste, Vase- 
line Boot and Shoe Paste, Vaseline Harness Oil 
Paste, Filtrene Sewing Machine Oil, Perfumed 
Luxor Oil, (Furnishing a brilliant light), 
$2.50 'per case, of 10 gallons packed 
in square five gallons cans with 
faucets, free on board. 
For further information, Siz< s, Prices, &e., write for circular, address: 
Ohesebrough Manufacturing Company, 
(consolidated) 
NEW YORK. 
AND MANUFACTURERS.