Ong: De Laur: (Laurel Ointment)

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Title

Ong: De Laur: (Laurel Ointment)

Description

An ointment made from an extract of the laurel, an ericaceous evergreen, was used to treat syphilis and various skin diseases. It was first used by the Arabians for a variety of symptoms, most commonly nervous headaches.

Identifier

aj37_1

Citation

“Ong: De Laur: (Laurel Ointment),” Exhibits, accessed March 19, 2024, https://utswlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/140.