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Stokes' Liniment

The formula 5334. Boeli's Cephalic Snuff consists here given for this preparation is the one of 2 drachms valerian, 2 drachms snuff, 3 adopted by the Maryland College of Phar- drops oil of lavender, 3 drops oil of marjoram; macy, and is believed to be as originally pre- mix. This is said to relieve the eyes as well scribed by Dr. Stokes. Take 3 fluid ounces as the head. oil of turpentine, + fluid ounce strong acetic acid, the yolk of 1 egg, 3 fluid ounces rosewater. and 1 fluid drachm oil of lemon. 5335. Radway's Ready Relief, according to Peckolt, is an ethereal tincture of capsicum, with alcohol and camphor.

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