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This page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
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Remedy for Severe Chilblains
From 10 to 60 grains nitrate of silver dissolved in 1 fluid ounce water has been sometimes found useful after other applications had appeared of no benefit. Tincture of cantharides, to stimulate almost to blistering, has also been used in the more intractable forms of the disease. The tincture of capsicum has been presented as a specific in this disease.