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English: A snake oil recipe from 1751:

"The viper oil of Mesues. Take 2 pounds of live snakes and 2 pounds 3 ounces of sesame oil. Cook slowly, covered in a glazed pot, until meat pulls away from bone. Strain and store.

Uses: Cleans the skin, removes pimples, impetigo and other defects."
Date (originally 1719)
Source Tyrocinium Pharmaceticum
Author Juan de Loeches

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This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office) before January 1, 1929.

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A snake oil recipe from 1719/1751

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