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 91
Astringent.
[Recipe]. Subcarb. Soda. [2 scruples]
166 Creta ppt. [1 scruple]
Pulv. gum Arab.
Saccr. Alb. aa ---- [half dram]
Aqua distillat. [2 ounces]
Ol. Anisi gtt ii.
M. Dose teaspoon full every
2, 3 or 4 hours in bowels
complaints children.
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Chalk Mixture.
[Recipe]. Creta ppt. ---- [2 drams]
167. P. Gum Arabic.
Sacch. Alb. aa [1 and a half drams]
Tinct Opii gtt 40
Ol. cinnam gtt ii
Aq. distillat. [4 ounces]
M. table spoon full every
hour or two.
Chicago Manual of Style
Davidson, John M. W. Astringent, Chalk Mixture, Pertussis, Chapman Lectures. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275313>, accessed 28 December 2024.
MLA
Davidson, John M. W. Astringent, Chalk Mixture, Pertussis, Chapman Lectures. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275313>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Davidson)
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