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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.

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