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Chilblain Liniment (Mix tojust before undressing)
Mix tojust before undressing, and rub your ankles gether 1 fluid ounce rectified oil of turpentine, and feet well with your hand, as hard as you 15 drops sulphuric acid, and 2 ounces olive can bear the pressure, for 5 or 10 minutes, oil. This, rubbed gently on the chilblains and you will never have to complain of cold twice a day, is generally very effective.