Originally Published:
Jubilee Cook Book, 1887
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Two ounces of willow charcoal, one-quarter ounce of pulverized benzoine, one-quarter ounce of Cascarilla, one ounce of pulverized nitre, one pinch of myrrh, one-fourth ounce of benzoic acid, one-half ounce of mixed oils (lemon, geranium, cinnamon, orange, lavender, neroli, citronella, burgamot, clove, sandalwood, rosemary, and bitter almond.) Dissolve enough gum tragacanth to mix with the ingredients and to make a paste the consistency of putty. Mould with the fingers into little cones the size of a thimble and set away to dry. Light with a match when ready for use and let smoke.

Equal parts of powdered alum and salt placed in the cavity of an aching tooth will give relief immediately.

A cloth wrung out of very hot water and frequently renewed, applied to the part affected will prevent or remove discoloration from a bruise.

A gill of fresh made coffee poured upon the breakfast platter alter it is ready to serve, will give it a rich color and flavor.