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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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Remedy for Diphtheria (Per- of peppermint ounce Dose)
Per- of peppermint, 1/2 ounce. Dose, for a child 10 manganate of potassa has been administered years old, a tea-spoonful 3 times a day, 1 with great success in cases of diphtheria. hour before each meal; if it purges too freely, The proportions used for external use are 1 drachm of the permanganate to a pint of water; the dose for internal use, 1 tea-spoonful of a solution of 1 drachm in 14 pints water. (U. S. Dis.)