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. 9
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Syrup of sarsaparilla 1 ounce
- Fluid extract of licorice 2 ounces
- Syrup of tolu 1½ ounces
- Simple syrup 3 ounces
Method
Mix — Tea-spoonful every 3 hours; splendid in a tight, harsh cough.
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.
Simple syrup 3 ounces. Mix — Tea-spoonful every 2, 3 or 4 hours, as the case may require for coughs, colds and whoop- ing cough for a child the dose should be much less — about half. ANOTHER NO. 9. Syrup of sarsaparilla i ounce. Fluid extract of licorice 2 ounces. Syrup of tolu i^ ounce.
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