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This page prescribes plants as medicine according to pre-modern medical theory. Several of the plants named are toxic, correct identification is difficult, and the doses given have no scientific basis. Do not ingest or apply any preparation described here.
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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Orange Tonic
Orange peel, 1 camphor water. A tea-spoonful of the mix- (hops), and tincture of henbane; 5 drachms ounce; chamomile flowers, 14 ounces, and a ture may be given every 2 hours in cases little ginger. Put in 1 pint of boiling water. where opium cannot be administered.
Add a wine-glassful of brandy. Take a wine-glassful at a time.