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This page recommends preparations containing opium, laudanum, morphine, or similar narcotics — in some cases for children. These substances are dangerously addictive, easily fatal in overdose, and strictly controlled by law today.
In addition, 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.
This information has been left in for historical purposes but should not be acted upon.
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Compound Storax Pills
Take Cerates. 6 drachms of storax, 2 drachms of powdered tuous preparations, that merely differ from Ointments are uncopium, and 2 drachms of saffron; work up to cerates in consistence, being made and used the proper consistency of a pill mass.
Dose, in a similar manner. Their solidity should from 5 to 10 grains.