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Nervous Tincture
Compound seminum, administered after its effects have tincture of bark, 2 ounces; ammoniated tinc- become apparent, may be attended with ture of valerian, 1½ ounces; compound tincture serious consequences. (Sce No. 5578.) This of aloes, ounce. Mix. Good for general is an excellent remedy. weakness, low spirits, and nervous irritabil- 5581. Dr. Krieder's Ague Pills. Take ity. Two tea-spoonfuls twice a day. (See 20 grains quinine, 10 grains Dover's powder, No. 5570.) (sec No. 5176), 10 grains sub-carbonate of 5575. Mixture of Valerian and Car- iron; mix with molasses or mucilage of gumbonate of Ammonia. An excellent remedy arabic, and divide into 20 pills. Dose, 2 cach for nervous headache and depression of spirits. hour, commencing 5 hours before the chill Mix 3 drops oil of valerian and 10 grains car- should set in. Then take one night and mornbonate of ammonia with 1½ fluid ounces ing until all are taken. (See No. 5584.) 54