Abstract: A composition and method for treating epidermal wounds utilizes an aqueous solution of sodium sulphate, sodium carbonate, sodium bicarbonate, sodium chloride and ichthammol.

Abstract: A puppet rug that resembles a skinned animal, human, or an imaginary character. The head of which can be manipulated so as to mimic an animal, a human, or an imaginary character. The head is lined and stuffed to keep its shape when it is in use as a puppet. The body is lined, but not stuffed. It has a large surface area so that a child can play on it, sleep on it, sit on it, and wrap himself in it. It is designed to provide visual and tactile stimulation. It may be used as a toy, a puppet, or as a decorative object. It may be used in the treatment of tactually defensive children to overcome their fears of being touched. Its large surface area facilitates the development of good feelings needed to produce the treatment goal.