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Cerate of Savine
Moisten 3 coming Rancid. About 2 per cent. of 5008. To Keep Ointment from Betroy ounces savine in fine powder with finely powdered gum benzoin, or a less ether; pack it firmly in a cylindrical per- quantity of benzoic acid dissolved in the colator, and displace with ether until the fatty matter by heat, will greatly retard, percolate passes nearly colorless. Evaporate if not wholly prevent, the ointment from spontaneously to the consistence of syrup, turning rancid. add it to 12 troy ounces resin cerate softened by a gentle heat, and mix thoroughly.