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Camphorated Oil

p. 535 · The White House Cook Book
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Best oil of Lucca, gum camphor. Pound some gum camphor and fill a

wide-necked pint bottle one-third full; fill up with olive oil and set

away until the camphor is absorbed. Excellent lotion for sore chest,

sore throat, aching limbs, etc.

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