Habitual Constipation, Oint. for Itch, Sulph. Quinine, Chronic Gonorrhea

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Dr. John Davidson's volume of remedies and recipes to cure various illnesses and to treat diseases. The book, dated August 3, 1843, covers treatments for such sicknesses as pneumonia and consumption to recipes for laxatives and expurgants.

Davidson, John M. W.

State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24

1843-08-03

journals (accounts)

eng-US

Text

m81-24_10

Territorial Florida (1821-1845)

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Habitual Constipation
[Recipe]. Electuarii Senna [2 ounces].
26. P. Super. [tart, inserted] Potssa. [half ounce].
Carbonatis Ferri [2 drams]
Syrupi Zingiberis. q.s;
Ft. electuarium
First few days add Sulph.
American Journal
NP. 21. P. 205.
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Oint. for Itch.

[Recipe]. Litharge [1 ounce]
27. Olive Oil [4 ounces]
Mix & heat over a moderate fire,
stirring continually till [sic] the oint.
acquires a slightly blackish coloring.

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[Recipe] Sulph. Qunine [1 scruple]
28. Aqua Camph [2 ounces]
Sulph. Morph. [half] gr.
Acid Sulph. VI gtt fit.
Solutio. A table spoon full in any
agreeable fluid. Bill.2.vol.653
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Chronic Gonorrhea
[Recipe]. Balsam Copaiva [half ounce]
29. Spt. Lav. Comp.
Spt. Nil. Dulc. Aa [2 drams]
Tinct Opii [1 dram]
Gum Arabic [2 drams]
Mur. Tr Ferri [1 dram]
Sacchar. Alb. [4 drams]
Aqua Fontan [4 ounces]
Ol. Cinnamon [half dram] a table
spoon full taken 3 times daily.

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Quincy (Fla.)

Gadsden County (Fla.)