This section is from the book "Materia Medica And Therapeutics Inorganic Substances", by Charles D. F. Phillips. Also available from Amazon: Materia medica and therapeutics.
In strumous ulceration of superficial and indolent character, with livid undermined edges, and affecting extensive surfaces on the trunk or extremities, caustic potash lightly applied to the margin often stimulates to satisfactory healing.
 
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