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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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Syrup for Whooping-Cough
Onions and garlics, sliced, of each 1 gill; stew them in 1 gill sweet oil, in a covered dish, to obtain the juices then strain and add honey, 1 gill; paregoric and spirits of camphor, of each 1 ounce; bottle and cork tight for use.
Dose, for a child of 2 or3 years, 1 tea-spoonful 3 or 4 times daily, or whenever the cough is troublesome, increasing or lessening, according to age.