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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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Griffin's Tincture for Coughs
Oil of caraway and anise, "each 2 drachms; saffron, ounce; benzoic acid, ounce; opium, 5 drachms; camphor, 1/2 ounce; spirit, ounces. When mixed and dissolved, color with burnt sugar. lard colored with alkanet; adding white wax hour with water, and lard, green ointment, or to the strained fats , and spreading on paper, silk, or linen. No. 1 is made with 10 ounces cantharides to 4 pounds of lard; No. 2 of 1 pound flies to 8 pounds of green ointment; colored lard; and to each are added 2 pounds and No. 3 of 13 pounds to 8 pounds of of white wax.