Note 396 — PHARMACOLOGIA. (continued 2)

Nitrate of Silver is commonly called an Escharotic. This, however, gives no just idea of the properties of this valuable article, or of the uses to which it may be applied. As a local application in cases of external inflammation, punctured wounds, and ulcers, I have found it a remedy of surpassing utility. It is to Mr. Higginbottom that we are indebted for the full developement of this subject.—See “An Essay on the use of Nitrate of Silver, in the cure of Inflammation, Wounds, and Ulcers.” Ed.