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Henderson's Lotion for Corns
Take tincture of iodine, 1/2 ounce; iodide of iron, 12 grains; chloride of antimony, balsam of tolu, and 1 drachm each of camphor ounce, Pare the corn, and apply with a camel's-hair pencil. This lotion has been liniment in rheumatism. much commended for destroying corns. and oil of cloves. Mix all together. A good