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This page describes preparations historically taken to end pregnancy or "bring on the menses." These substances do not work as claimed and are seriously toxic; their use has caused poisoning and death.
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Factitious Balsam of Copaiba
Gum benzoin, in powder, 6 ounces; balsam of Powdered gum benzoin, 4 ounces; castor oil, tolu, in powder, 3 ounces; gum storax, 21 gallon; yellow resin, 3 pounds; balsam of ounces ; frankincense, in powder, 2 ounces; Canada, 2 pounds ; oil of juniper, 2 ounces gum myrrh, in powder, 2 ounces; socotrine oil of savine, 1 ounce; essences of orange and aloes, in powder, 3 ounces; alcohol, 1 gallon. lemon, of each ounce.
Mix them all together and put them in a add a little of the castor oil and the powdered Melt the resin, then digester, and give them a gentle heat for 3 or benzoin, and withdraw the heat; when well 4 days; then strain. 30 or 40 drops on a mixed add the remainder of the castor oil, lump of sugar may be taken at any time, for flatulency or pain at the stomach; and in old age, where nature requires stimulation. This valuable valuable remedy should be kept in every famuse; it cannot be surpassed as an application for cuts and recent wounds, and is equally good for man or animals.