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Stimulant for the Hair
One of the best stimulants to promote the growth of the hair, when there is danger of baldness, and to hasten growth, is as follows: One pint alcohol, castor oil enough to take up the alcohol, two ounces spirits ammonia, one-quarter ounce oil origanum, one-quarter ounce tincture cantharides. Shake all well together before using. Apply about four times a week.