Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Diphtheria Treatment
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 2
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Steep 1 ounce bayberry
- Yellow root 2 ounces
- Cayenne pepper 10 grains
- Honey 6 ounces
Method
Mix — Tea-spoonful every half hour, evacuating the bowels with castor oil, and apply counter irritation to the throat externally.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 12. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Steep I ounce bayberry. Yellow root 2 ounces. Cayenne pepper lO grains. Honey 6 ounces
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