Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24
Description
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.
Page 71
Preparation for C.C. King's
Child 18 mo Old –
Chronic Diarrhea.
[Recipe]. Nit. Argent. 2 gr.
135 Gun Arabic Water 3 [ounces]
Tinct Opii 40. Gtt. M.
Dose tea spoon full 3 times
a day. April 11 th 1844.
Eberle on Children
Page 257.
Gentian & Aloe. Pills
[Recipe]. Ext. Gentian [1 dram and a half]
136. Sulph. iron [1 dram]
Aloes Soct. [2 scruples. M.]
60. Pills One 3 times daily.
Chicago Manual of Style
Davidson, John M. W. Preparation for C.C. King's Child - Chronic Diarrhea, Gentian & Aloe Pills, Congestion fever, Camphorated Julep. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275303>, accessed 28 December 2024.
MLA
Davidson, John M. W. Preparation for C.C. King's Child - Chronic Diarrhea, Gentian & Aloe Pills, Congestion fever, Camphorated Julep. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275303>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Davidson)
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