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German Black Salve
Lard, balsam, of each 3 parts; nitrate of silver, 24 parts; white oxide of zinc and Peruvian finely pulverized, 1 part. This formula is taken from the Hamburg Pharmacopeia.
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Lard, balsam, of each 3 parts; nitrate of silver, 24 parts; white oxide of zinc and Peruvian finely pulverized, 1 part. This formula is taken from the Hamburg Pharmacopeia.