HERB - Info on Glyercine & Camphor

[Betty Braaksma]

Greetings, good gentles,

Well, since I'm out of lurk mode for the moment, and we're discussing skin 
remedies, I have a question which I've been meaning to ask for a while.

For really chapped skin, my parents used to make a hand lotion out of a 
mixture of glycerine and spirits of camphor (about 1 part camphor spirits to 
2 parts glycerine). It's a recipe they brought with them from the 
Netherlands.

I tried it a while ago myself after a bout of gardening really messed up my 
hands, and it works beautifully. It does smell strange, though.

My question is: has anyone heard of such a concoction before? I'm familiar 
with glycerine & rosewater of course, but haven't run across this particular 
mixture in any literature. Would it be remotely period? Is it even safe to 
use? Some home remedies have rather doubtful safety records.

Any insight would be appreciated.

in service,

Berengaria of Outremer
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