Encyclopedia of Practical Receipts and Processes

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To Cure Chilblains

The follow-with a drop of Friar's balsam, and wearing ing remedy was published by order of the habitually a piece of cotton wool between the Wirtemberg government. Mutton tallow and toes, changing the cotton daily. Tincture of lard, of each pound avoirdupois; melt in an arnica, applied on a piece of cotton wool, is iron vessel and add, hydrated oxide of iron, also said to be an excellent remedy.

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