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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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Elixir of Pepsine
Dissolve 1 4728. Elixir of Valerianate of Ampart by weight starchy pepsine in 8 parts wa- monia. Dissolve 96 grains valerianate of by weight starchy pepsine in 8 parts wa- monia. Dissolve 93 grains valerianate of ter; filter the solution, and add 3 parts elixir ammonia in 4 ounces water, and add it to a mixture composed of 6 drachms syrup of then add the other ingredients, with a suffiorange peel, 2 drachms tincture of prickly cient quantity of caramel to impart a brownash, and ounce each of fluid extract of ish shade to the mixture , and filter through vanilla and compound tincture of cardamoms. paper.
Each drachm contains 2 grains valerianate of 4735. McMunn's Elixir of Opium. ammonia.
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