Nitric Acid Lotion (Historical Medical Preparation)
A historical medical lotion combining diluted nitric acid and water, used as a stimulating and detergent solution for treating ulcers and wounds. This recipe is preserved for historical reference only and should NOT be prepared or used - modern medical treatments are far safer and more effective.
Ingredients
- 2 drachms Diluted nitric acid (Historical measurement: 1 drachm = approximately 3.5-4 ml. DANGEROUS CHEMICAL - do not prepare)
- 1 pint Water (Historical measurement: 1 pint = approximately 473 ml)
Instructions
- 1Measure two drachms (approximately 7-8 ml) of diluted nitric acid. WARNING: This is a historical recipe only - nitric acid is highly corrosive and dangerous.
- 2Add one pint (approximately 473 ml) of water to the diluted nitric acid.
- 3Mix the diluted nitric acid and water together thoroughly to create the lotion. Historically applied to ulcers, wounds with discharge, bone infections, or areas with impending tissue death.
