gentian violet
noun
: any of several dyes or dye mixtures consisting of one or more methyl derivatives of pararosaniline
especially
: a dark green or greenish mixture used especially as a bactericide, fungicide, and anthelmintic
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And The People’s Pharmacy discusses lowering cholesterol with red yeast rice, and the uses of gentian violet for fingers and toenails.
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Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, 11 June 2018
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Morning Brief, The Seattle Times, 11 June 2018
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