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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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Wiegand's Tetter Ointment
Powder and mix 2 drachms submuriate of 5235. Derbyshire's Patent Embroca- mercury (calomel) with 1 drachm acetate of tion for Preventing Sea-Sickness. Boil lead, and 1/2 drachm red precipitate. Make 42 for Preventing Sea-Sickness. Boil lead, and drachm red precipitate. Make 42 2 ounces opium, 2 drachms extract of hen- grains of the above powder into an ointment bane, 10 grains mace, and 2 ounces mottled with 2 drachms of lard or simple cerate. soap, in 3 pints of water for hour. When cold, add 1 quart of rectified spirit and 38 grains of the powder in the last receipt, 5242.
Wiegand's Tetter Salve. Take drachms spirit of ammonia. dered camphor, ounce simple cerate, and 2 mix with 20 drops glycerine, 5 grains powglycerine, 5 grains powdrops oil of lemon.