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Chilblain Balm

Boil together 10 fluid ounces olive oil, 2 fluid ounces Venice turpentine, and 1 ounce yellow wax; strain, and while still warm add, constantly stirring, 2½ drachms balsam of Peru, and 9 grains camphor.

Another formula for making this balm adds 1/2 ounce alkanet root, but employs 1/2 drachm less of the balsam of Peru. This is applied by being spread on a soft cloth and laid on the part affected. 5831. Method of Preventing Cold Feet at Bed-time. Draw off your stockings

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