An Embrocation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases, Rheuma- tism, Lumbago, Sciatica, and other similar Complaints.
Year: 1887

page_text: Date of Application, 10th Dec., 1887
Complete Specification Left, 10th Sept., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 12th Oct., 1888
PROVISIONAL SPECIFICATION.
An Embrocation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases, Rheuma-
tism, Lumbago, Sciatica, and other similar Complaints.
I JOHN LOWRY POLLEY of 218 Grosvenor Street in the Borough of Belfast and
County of Antrim in Ireland, Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of this invention to
be as follows:-
The object of my invention is to provide a curative application for pneumonia and
all diseases of the chest and lungs, which also gives relief in rheumatism, lumbago,
sciatica and other similar complaints.
For this purpose I employ a strong decoction of capsicum in rectified spirits of
wine or other strong spirit, combined with spirits of Terebenthine, all mixed or
blended together and, by the aid of Vaseline or other oleaginous substance, formed
into a liniment of the consistency of cream.
For use by children or young persons I add some water to the other ingredients.
Dated this 9th day of December 1887.
HYNDMAN & DICKSON,
64, Waring Street, Belfast,
Agents for Applicant.

page_text: An Embrocation for the Treatment of Pulmonary Diseases, Rheuma-
tism, Lumbago, Sciatica, and other similar Complaints.
I, JOHN LOWRY POLLEY of 218 Grosvenor Street in the Borough of Belfast and
County of Antrim in Ireland Surgeon do hereby declare the nature of this invention
and in what manner the same is to be performed, to be particularly described and
ascertained in and by the following statement :-
The object of my invention is to provide a curative application for pneumonia and
all diseases of the chest and lungs, which also gives relief in rheumatism, lumbago,
sciatica and other similar complaints.
For this purpose I macerate about one pound of powdered capsicum in one gallon
of rectified (or methylated) spirits of wine or other strong spirits and allow them to
stand for about four days after which I carefully run the solution through a filter
using the liquid part only in my embrocation. During the same period I digest
about one pound of melted vaseline or other oleaginous substance in a gallon of spirits
of Terebenthine (or Turpentine) keeping them in motion by frequent stirring. I then
thoroughly mix together and blend the two solutions, thus prepared, so as to form a
liniment of about the consistency of cream.
I may add about six ounces of Mona Bouquet or other perfume to each gallon of
the mixture in order to neutralize the smell of the Terebenthine.
For the purpose of weakening this embrocation, for use by children or young
persons, I add some water to the other ingredients.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said
invention and in what manner the same is to be performed I declare that what I
claim is
1. The use of Capsicum with spirits and other substances prepared, combined,
blended and employed substantially in the manner and for the purposes herein before
described and mentioned.
2. The use of the several elements above specified prepared, combined, blended and
employed substantially in the manner and proportions and for the purposes herein-
before described and mentioned.
3. The treatment of pulmonary diseases and rheumatic and other similar affections
by the application of a liniment prepared, compounded and employed substantially in
the manner and for the purposes herein before described and mentioned and
4. The combination and application of the several elements above specified sub-
stantially in the manner and for the purposes hereinbefore described and mentioned.
Dated this 7th day of Santember 1888
HYNDMAN & DICKSON,
6, Waring Street, Belfast,
Agents for Applicant.