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This page describes preparations historically taken to end pregnancy or "bring on the menses." These substances do not work as claimed and are seriously toxic; their use has caused poisoning and death.
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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Harland's Gonorrhea Cure
5719. Pills for Suppressed Menstruation. Take dried sulphate of iron, 1 scruple; powdered aloes, 2 scruples; powdered cloves, 5 grains; Venice turpentine, sufficient Mix together 1½ ounces powdered cubebs; to make a mass, and divide into 20 pills. One ounce balsam copaiba; 1/2 ounce powdered pill 3 times a day. gum-arabic; and 3 ounces cinnamon water. 5720. To Relieve Vomiting During A table-spoonful of the mixture to be taken. Pregnancy. Mix 2 ounces sweet tincture of at intervals 8 times a day. rhubarb, and 1 ounce compound tincture of 5732. Harland's Gonorrhea Injecgentian. Dose, a tea-spoonful 3 times a day. 5721. To Cure Vomiting in Pregnancy. Mix 1 drachm carbonate of magnesia, & ounce tincture of colombo, 5½ ounces peppermint water. Take a table-spoonful 3 times a day.