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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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Morphia Collodion
Collodion, mixture over the arnica, previously finely 30 parts; muriate of morphia, 1 part. Ap- bruised. Allow it to stand for 48 hours, pack plied to the affected parts in obstinate neu- it firmly in a percolator, and pour on the re- mainder of the mixture until 3 pints are oband pour on the remainder of the mixture until 3 pints are obralgia.