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Take 2 oun- 2 ounces castile soap shavings, and dissolve it in 1 quart alcohol, with gentle heat, then add 1 ounce camphor, ounce oil rosemary , and 2 ounces spirits hartshorn. 4871. Belladonna Liniment for Skin Diseases. Take 4 drachms extract of belladonna, 1 ounce glycerine, and 6 ounces soap liniment. (See No. 4869.) For rheumatism , neuralgia, painful swellings, &c.

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