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French Lip Salve
Mix together 16 ounces lard, 2 ounces white wax, nitre and alum in fine powder, of each, ounce; alkanet to color.
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Mix together 16 ounces lard, 2 ounces white wax, nitre and alum in fine powder, of each, ounce; alkanet to color.