CATARRH OINTMENT
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Terebene 8 drops
Menthol 4 grains
Cosmaline to make. 1 ounce
Mix. Good.
This ointment will cure any ordinary catarrhal trouble of the nasal
cavities unless too far advanced.
The above amount would cost about 25 cents.
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