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Syrup of Blood-root

1 ounce blood-root, ounce aniseseed, and ounce liquorice boiled in 2 pints water down to a pint, and then mixed with 4 ounces honey.

This is highly recommended in consumptive cases attended with dyspeptic symptoms.

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