The leaves of the blue gum tree (Eucalyptus globulus) have been successfully used for dressing wounds in the French hospitals. They are merely laid on the wounds, and the balsamic nature of them not only cures, but after a few hours all the unpleasant odour of the matter ceases.
Ilollouxtifs Ointment and Pills, certain cure for wounds and ulcers.—Thomas Thompson, of Tort Elizabeth, Algoa Bay, was afflicted all over his body with running ulcers. His life at last became quite a burden to him, as he was a misery to himself, and an annoyance to his friends. In hope of obtaining relief from his suffering, he consulted several physicians and surgeons, but his case seemed so desperate that it was considered hopeless. At this stage he had recourse to Holloway's Ointment and Pills, and by persevering with these remedies for ten weeks, he was completely cured, and now enjoys the best of health. '«
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Cromwell Argus, Volume 2, Issue 90, 1 August 1871, Page 6
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