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Externally vinegar of squills has been applied, or a mercurial plaster, or fomentations of acetated ammoniac; or ether.

From Zoonomia, Vol. II Or, the Laws of Organic Life by Darwin, Erasmus

Take of acetated liquor of ammonia 3 oz., ipecacuanha 10 gr., tincture of oil of peppermint 15 drops, distilled water 5 oz.; mix.

From Young's Demonstrative Translation of Scientific Secrets by Young, Daniel

To Remove Red Pimples.—Sulphur water, one ounce; acetated liquor of ammonia, quarter ounce; liquor of potassa, one grain; white wine vinegar, two ounces; distilled water, two ounces.

From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous