Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Expectorant No. 5
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Lemon juice 4 ounces
- Honey 2 ounces
- Balsam of fir ½ ounce
- Whisky 2 ounces
Method
Mix — Tea-spoonful every 3 hours or oftener if the case requires.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 11. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Balsam of fir ^ ounce. Laudanum i ounce. Tincture of ipecac i ounce. Tincture lobelia i ounce. Simple syrup 8 ounces. Mix — Take a tea-spoonful every 3 or 4 hours ; reduce the dose for children. ANOTHER — NO. 3. Mucilage of gum Arabic 8 ounces. Lemon juice 2 ounces. Rock candy 4 ounces. 30 DOMESTIC GUIDE. Mix — Tea-spoonful every 3 or 4 hours, accord- ing to the severity of the case. Excellent where there is much irritation of the bronchial tubes. ANOTHER NO. 4. Simple syrup i ounce. Lemon juice i ounce. Sweet spirits of nitre i ounce. Mix — A tea-spoonful should be taken every 2 hours until the cough is better. ANOTHER NO. 5. Lemon juice 4 ounces. Honey 2 ounces. Balsam of fir ^ ounce. Whisky 2 ounces
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