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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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Murphy's Carminative (Take circumstances It usually)
Take circumstances. It usually requires at least bottle of the mixture to insure a acetated tincture of opium, 128 grains pulverpermanent cure. ized camphor, 248 grains carbonate of potassa, tracts cannot be had, saturated tinctures may When Tilden's fluid ex- 2 ounces carbonate of magnesia, 40 minims be used, but in increased quantities; say each oil of anise and oil of mint, and 11 pints rather more than double the quantity given water. Dose for an infant, 20 to 25 drops. of the fluid extract. In order, then, to preserve This is said to be an improvement on Dewees' carminative. (See No. 5435.) 5389. Eisenmann's Opiated Wine of Colchicum. This consists of a mixture of 6 .
This consists of a mixture of 6 parts wine of colchicum seed and 1 part wine of opium. 5390. Pierlot's Solution of Valerianate of Ammonia. Dissolve 3 scruples exof Ammonia. Dissolve 3 scruples extract of valerian in 7 fluid ounces spring water; add 3 fluid drachms fluid extract of valethe due balance, the mixture must be made to crease of dose must be made. measure 10 ounces, and a corresponding inso much employed as an antacid and carmina-