Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Basilicon Ointment
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Yellow resin 2½ ounces
- Lard 4 ounces
- Beeswax 1 ounce
Method
Mix — By melting together in a tin vessel, and stir until it gets cool; is a good ointment for dressing any old sore to induce the healing process; also this to cause suppuration.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 11. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
BASILICON OINTMENT. Yellow resin 2^ ounces. Lard 4 ounces. Beeswax i ounce
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.