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Slide #1: Herbs, roots, barks and other natural products were sold by the Shakers to support their communities. Capitalizing on their reputation, the A.J. White Company launched several products using their name, the Shaker Soothing Plasters being a representative example. Plasters today are infrequently used, but still are an effective means of providing counter irritation.



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