CHAP. 33.—REMEDIES FOR CARBUNCLES.
Carbuncles are removed by an application of pigeons' dung,
either alone or in combination with linseed and oxymel; or
of bees that have died in the honey. A sprinkling of polenta
upon the sores is also used. For carbuncles and other sores of
the generative organs, wool-grease is used as a remedy, with
refuse of lead; and for incipient carbuncles, sheep's dung is
employed.. Tumours and all other affections that stand in need
of emollients are treated most effectually with goose-grease;
that of cranes, too, is equally efficacious.
