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Berthold's Chilblain Wash

Boil for 15 minutes 14 ounces bruised nut-galls in pint water, and strain. Apply to the chilblains 2 or 3 times a day. Tannic acid dissolved in glycerine has a very similar effect, but in a neater form for application.

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