This section is from the book "A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin", by Henry G. Piffard. Also available from Amazon: A Treatise On The Materia Medica And Therapeutics Of The Skin.
B. Active rubefacient, producing irritation and slight inflammation of the skin when applied with friction, 529, 191.
The only officinal preparation is Oleum Succini Rectifica-tum, which, I believe it is almost impossible to procure in a pure state, as it is generally adulterated.
 
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