GRGR(17) potassium permanganate

[Mark Wright AIA]

Howdy

Wasn't that "Purple Gentian?"  I seem to remember this from, perhaps,
"Catch 22?"  Gentian root (roots again!) had anti-bacterial properties,
and was used as a flavoring ingredient in (wait for it...) Moxie!

By the way, I *love* Moxie and can't find it in the New York area. 
Anyone know where it might be available?

Mark

--- Paul Mackin <pmackin at clark.net> wrote:
> With all the attention to potassium permanganate's use in rockets and
> the
> cocaine trade the Pincher resisted the temptation to make some ribald
> mention of the other prominent use the purple stuff was put to in
> these
> years--that is, as a disinfectant. The purple stain around intimate
> body
> parts was seen frequently in barracks and shower rooms. Don't
> remember
> what doctors and medics considered it a cure for. Scabies,  crabs,
> lice,
> ticks, mites, etc. In any case it was a clear warning not to get too
> near.
> 
> 			P.
> 
> 

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