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Tooth Powders. 171
en excellent one for common use.
Take of Pumice stone, - - - - 1 part
" Prepared chalk, - - - 4 "
" Orris root, ----- li "
" Carbonate of soda, - - 1 "
" Cinnamon, - - - - i "
The ingredients should be finely pulverized. The pumice
stone and chalk act mechanically; the orris root is a mild and
delightful astringent ; the carbonate of soda acts on the same
principle as soap, and the cinnamon makes it more pleasant.
Any of the essential oils may be used for the last purpose as
in the following fomula.
Take of Pumice stone, - - - - 2 ozs.
" Prepared chalk, - - - 8 "
" Orris root, 3 "
" Carbonate of soda, - - 2 "
" Oil of Cinnamon from 20 to 40 drops, mora
or less according to fancy. The oil of cloves, anise, roses,
bergamotte, thyme, rosemary, lavender, lemon, &c. &c. may
be substituted, or used in combination. Myrrh, camphor,
myrtle, amber, musk, &c. may also be added. By the com-
bination of these materials, tooth powders may be composed
possessing " all the delightful fragrance of Oriental perfume."
Any person may use tooth powders composed as above with
impunity.
When there is a great constitutional disposition to the for-
mation of tartar, a tooth powder possessing greater mechanical
action must be used in order to keep the teeth free of that
substance, as in the following fomula.
Take of Pumice stone, - - - - 1 part
" Armenian bole, - - 1
" Prepared chalk, - - 2
" Orris root, - - - - - J