Year: 1897

page_text: I, DENIS KENNEDY, of 10, Maria Terrace, Beaumont Street, Mile End Road,
London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this invention to be as
follows:-
My invention relates to a new or improved embrocation for the cure of rheu-
matism, sciatica, lumbago and similar complaints.
In preparing this improved embrocation I take about eight parts of Irish
whisky of proof strength in which I dissolve 2 ounces or thereabouts of saltpetre
this is allowed to stand for two or three days when the liquid is then carefully
strained off to this is added about one and one half parts of spirits of camphor,
one and one half parts or thereabouts of liniment of soap and one part or there-
abouts of liquid ammonia. The whole is then bottled well shaken and corked
for use when required.
In applying my improved embrocation I find it best to adopt the following plan.
Take half an ounce of carbonated soda and dissolve in about two quarts of hot
water, put a flannel in the water and then wring the same out and apply
to the affected part. When the flesh is well warmed rub in the embrocation in
the usual way.
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A New or Improved Embrocation.
I, DENIS KENNEDY, of 10 Maria Terrace, Beaumont Street, Mile End Road, E..
in the County of London, Gentleman, do hereby declare the nature of this inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed to be particularly described
and ascertained in and by the following statement:―
This invention relates to a new or improved embrocation for the alleviation or
cure of rheumatism sciatica, lumbago and other like distressing complaints.
In carrying my invention into practice I take first a quantity say about eight
fluid ounces of whisky preferably Irish whiskey of proof strength into which I
dissolve two ounces or thereabouts of saltpetre. This mixture is then well corked
and allowed to stand for two or three days when the liquid is carefully strained off.
To make about twelve fluid ounces of my improved embrocation, I take about eight
fluid ounces of the saturated whisky forming the mixture above described to this
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page_text: I then add one and a half fluid ounces or thereabouts of spirits of camphor and one
and a half fluid ounces or thereabouts of linement of soap and further about one
fluid ounce of liquid ammonia of any required strength. The whole is then suit-
ably bottled and corked ready for use when required.
In applying my improved embrocation I find it best to adopt the following
course viz. take one ounce or thereabouts of carbonated soda and dissolve it in
about two quarts of hot water when dissolved immerse a flannel therein and wring
the same out then apply it to the affected part. When the flesh by this means is
well warmed rub in the embrocation in the usual manner. The quantities or
amounts of the said ingredients and liquids forming the embrocation may be
slightly altered in proportion to the amount required without materially interfering
with its effectiveness.
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Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said in-
vention and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is:-
(1). In an embrocation for the cure and relief of rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago,
and other like complaints forming the same from the mixture of whisky preferably
of proof strength, saltpetre, spirits of camphor, linament of soap, and liquid
ammonia the same being combined in the proportions and in the manner
substantially as described and for the purposes specified.
(2) The improved embrocation for the cure of rheumatism, sciatica, lumbago,
and other similar complaints substantially as herein described and set forth.
Thated this 15th day of Octobox 1007
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.
J. B. FLEURET,
5, Hatton Garden, Holborn Circus, London, E.C.,
Agent for the Applicant.