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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.
This information has been left in for historical purposes but should not be acted upon.
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Resolvent Plaster
Purified affected part with a bandage. These plasters ammoniac, 1 pound; purified mercury, 3 are more simple, cleanly, and effective than ounces; sulphuretted oil, 1 fluid drachm. The the ordinary mustard poultices. This premercury must be rubbed with the sulphuret-paration may be had at the drug stores, GARGLES.
Gargles made in 3 different strengths, No. 1 being turnip. Stir these into the melted tar, &c., the most powerful. before it cools. This plaster, spread on mus-