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Ludlam's Specific

Take 2 drachms extract of rhatany, 1 drachm alum, 1 ounce cubebs, all in powder; 1: fluid ounce balsam of capaiba, and sufficient carbonate of magnesia. Dose, a small piece every 3 or 4 hours.

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