Haarlem oil

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Haarlem oil in 2013
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Old german advertisement for Haarlem oil as cure for stomach, gut, liver and bile sickness.

Haarlem oil (Template:Langx), also called medicamentum gratia probatum, is a dietary supplement. The potion is a mixture of sulfur,<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> herbs and terebinth oil.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> It is produced in Haarlem, Netherlands.

It was invented in 1696 by Claes Tilly and was marketed as a cure for many ailments.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref><ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

The word haarlemmerolie (with a lowercase 'h') is now used in Dutch to indicate a fix for all problems. For example: "lowering taxes will be like haarlemmerolie for the economy". This is also used sarcastically.Template:Citation needed

Benefits to race horses -<ref>Template:Cite web</ref> Template:Primary sources

- Greatly improves the urinary system and removes most toxins in the horse's system.

- Haarlem oil guarantees against infections, such as respiratory, urinary, biliary, and intestinal.

- Naturally stimulates the horse's own hormone secretions without side effects.

- Helps assist the rapid recovery process after the horse competes.

- Fights any and all arthritic actions.

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