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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.
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Compound Tincture of Kino
This is made in the same way as other tinc- Dissolve troy ounce iodine and 1 of iodide tures (see No. 35), with the following ingre- of potassium in 1 pint alcohol. (U. S. Ph.) dients: 1 drachm each powdered opium, kino, and cochineal 11 drachms each camphor and cloves; 1 fluid ounce aromatic spirit of ammonia, and 1 pint alcohol. luid Extracts. This form of medicinal extracts was introduced into Fluid