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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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Gregory's Powder (Calcined opium ounce spirits)
Calcined opium, 1 ounce spirits of turpentine, and 2 magnesia, 24 ounces; powdered Turkey rhu- ounces olive oil. barb, 1 ounce; powdered ginger, 1/2 ounce. 5223. Barrell's Indian Liniment. Al- Mix. The above is Dr. Gregory's formula. cohol, 1 quart; tincture of capsicum, 1 ounce; Some receipts add powdered chamomile. oils of origanum, sassafras, pennyroyal, hemoriganum, sassafras, pennyroyal, hem- Rhubarb, 1 ounce; ginger, 1 ounce; powdered lock, of each ounce, and mix . chamomile, ounce; magnesia, 2 ounces. 5224.
Allen's Nerve and Bone Lini- Mix. Some druggists prepare it with the ment. Take oil of origanum, oil of roseoil of origanum, oil of roseheavy carbonate of magnesia, instead of the mary, oil of amber, oil of hemlock, of each 4 calcined. (See No. 5414.) ounces; spirits of turpentine, 2 gallons;