Cracked Nipples
Glycerine and tannin, equal weights, rubbed together into an ointment, is very highly recommended, as is also mutton tallow and glycerine.
Source: Our Knowledge Box, ed. G. Blackie
Salve
Four ounces of mutton-tallow, two of beeswax, one of rosin, and one-half ounce of gum camphor. Simmer well together; take off the fire, and then add one gill of alcohol. Good for all kinds of sores and wounds.
Source: The Universal Cookery Book, Gertrude Strohm
Salve for Chilblains
Try out nicely a little mutton tallow; into this while melted, (after it is nicely strained) put an equal quantity of coal oil. Stir well together until it cools.
Source: Tried and True Recipes, F.D.P. Jermain
Grandmother’s Salve for Everything
Two pounds of rosin, a half teacup of mutton tallow after it is hard, half as much bees-wax and a half ounce of camphor gum. Put all together into an old kettle and let it dissolve and just come to a boil, stirring with a stick; then take a half pail of warm water (just the chill off), pour it in and stir carefully until you can get your hands around it. Two persons must each take half and
pull like candy until quite white and brittle; put a little grease on your hands to prevent sticking and keep them wet all the time; wet the table, roll out the salve and cut it with a knife. Keep in a cool place.
Source: 76: A Cook Book
All-Healing Ointment
One part white rosin, one part beeswax, one part turpentine and two parts of mutton tallow.
Source: 76: A Cook Book
Ointment to Soften the Hands
One and a half pound of mutton tallow, one ounce of camphor gum, one ounce of glycerine, melted; when thoroughly mixed put away to cool. Rub on at night.
Source: Audel’s Household Helps, Hints and Receipts