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To Remove Freckles
If the exact cause of freckles were known, a remedy for them might be found. A chemist in Moravia, observing the bleaching effect of mercurial preparations, inferred that the growth of a local parasitical fungus was the cause of the discoloration of the skin, which extended and ripened its spores in the warmer season.
Knowing that sulpho-carbolate of zinc is a deadly enemy to all parasitic vegetation (it- thoroughly mixed. self not being otherwise injurious), he applied 5891. To Disguise the Taste of Epsom this salt for the purpose of removing the Salts. Peppermint water almost prevents freckles. The compound consists of 2 parts the nauseous taste of Epsom salts; a strong of sulpho-carbolate of zinc, 25 parts of dis- solution of extract of liquorice covers the tilled glycerine, 25 parts of rose-water, and 5 disagreeable taste of aloes; milk, that of parts of scented alcohol, and is to be applied Peruvian bark; and cloves, that of senna. twice daily for from half an hour to an hour, 5892. Agreeable Mode of Taking then washed off with cold water. Protection Senna. Dr. Linthner says that senna leaves against the sun by veiling and other means is (1 or 2 drachms to 1 or 2 cups of water) recommended, and in addition, for persons of should be allowed to infuse all night in cold pale complexion, some mild preparation of water. With the strained infusion coffee is Iron.