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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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Davis' Neutralizing Cordial
20 grains sulphate of quinia on a slab, drop Take 8 ounces rhubarb, 2 ounces each saf- upon it 15 minims aromatic sulphuric acid, fron, cardamoms, nutmeg, and carbonate of triturating it with a bone spatula until it soda; 2 pounds white sugar, and 2 ounces becomes a thick paste. Then divide rapidly essence of peppermint, with sufficient brandy into the required number of pills. A 3-grain and water to make up to 2 pints. Dose, 1 to pill made in this manner will not be incon- 2 tea-spoonfuls. veniently large.