One-half the weight of the cocoa-bean consists of a fat called
"cocoa-butter," from its resemblance to ordinary butter. It is
considered of great value as a nutritious, strengthening tonic, being
preferred to cod-liver oil and other nauseous fats so often used in
pulmonary complaints. As a soothing application to chapped hands and
lips, and all irritated surfaces, cocoa-butter has no equal, making the
skin remarkably soft and smooth. Many who have used it say they would
not for any consideration be without it. It is almost a necessary
article for every household.