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' * . trofeasor in the course of his " studies is. ancient Egyptian •literature, has $ectphered and translated .rroin soiled and ■ered papyri, some of the jearlleftt medical f Writings.' Among the earliest prescriptions i? waijcme for a "hair wash," for" 'promoting £ the growth of the has»;''for the mother of King Chatft, second king-of the first dynus- "* ty, /l»o.'reiaa?«a about 4000 B. C. It is as follows: Ba^iftf a>dol?'s foot, 1: fruit of j .date paimpf^pi£/h,oof, 1. Boil together in ' Oil in sa^^eftn^wrectious for use: Rub ■■#■ — ■-'■ • < *---^-- '" i ' ■ ~ • " •
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Manawatu Herald, 29 December 1896, Page 4
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87The Oldest Prescription. Manawatu Herald, 29 December 1896, Page 4
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