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This page presents medical treatment from an era before modern medicine. The remedies described are ineffective against the conditions named, and some of the ingredients or doses are harmful. Do not use them to treat any illness; consult a qualified medical professional.
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Abernethy's Pills
Take of powdered socotrine aloes, 48 grains; pow- 5173. Kitchener's Peristaltic Persua- dered ipecacuanha, 20 grains; extract of ders. Turkey rhubarb, in powder, 2 henbane, 48 grains; blue pill mass, 24 drachms; oil of caraway, 10 drops; simple grains. Make a mass with water, and form syrup, 1 drachm by weight; mix, and divide into 24 pills. into 40 pills. Dose, 2, 3, or more. From 2 to 4 will generally produce one additional motion within 12 hours. The best time to take them is early in the morning.