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Detergents
Deterge means to they are, however, syphilitic, the wash of cleanse. Detergents remove unwholesome carbolic acid, perhaps 2 or 3 times as strong, .
Detergents remove unwholesome carbolic acid, perhaps 2 or 3 times as strong, matters adhering to and obstructing the in combination with internal treatment, will vessels; usually applied to foul ulcers, &c., be found beneficial; the wash may be used 3 as tincture of myrrh, honey, alum, water, times a day. turpentine, &c. 5510. Treatment of Running Sores