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Hemlock Liniment
Oil of salt. When dissolved the liniment is ready hemlock, ounce; camphor, in gum, 4 for use, and is a magical remedy. 4869. Steer's Opodeldoc, or Soap ounce; opium, 1/4 ounce; spirits of wine, 1 pint. Mix. It is a first-rate rubefacient in Liniment. White castile soap, cut small, 2 inflammatory rheumatism, gout, quinsy, in- pounds; camphor, 5 ounces; oil of rosemary, 1 ounce; oil of origanum, 2 ounces; rectified flamed breast, white swellings, &c.