Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Purgative
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Rhubarb 1 scruple
- Sulphate of potash, 1 scruple
- Compound spirits of lavender 1 dram
- Water 1 ounce
Method
Mix — This to be taken at once; is an excellent warm purgative; will move the bowels without pain or griping; bowels are left without any tendency to constipation.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 9. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
PURGATIVE. Rhubarb i scruple. Sulphate of potash, i scruple. Compound spirits of lavender i dram. Wateir i ounce. MEDICAL DIVISION. 21 Mix — This to be taken at once; is an excellent warm purgative; will move the bowels without pain or griping; bowels are left without any ten- dency to constipation. NO. 2. Tartrate of soda and potash 4 drams. Lemon juice 2 drams. Syrup of ginger i dram. Water 2 ounces. Mix — This is a cooling purgative, and will give good satisfaction. NO. 3. Oil of turpentine 6 drams. Oil of castor 6 drams. Mucilage of gum Arabic 2 drams. Peppermint water 4 ounces. Mix — Take at once to move the bowels speedi- ly in robust persons threatened with inflammation. PI LLS — Cathartics NO. I. Gum Arabic i ounce. Aloes yi ounce. Pulverized colocynth i dram. Gambogia i dram. Jalap 2 drams. Soap, Castile, i dram. Tartarized antimony i scruple. Mix — Divide into 40 pills; take at bed-time until the desired effect is produced. 22 DOMESTIC GUIDE. NO. 2. Compound extract colocynth 2 scruples. Croton oil 5 drops. Accacia, or gum Arabic i ounce. Mix — Divide into 20 pills; take 3 at a dose every 5 or 6 hours until the bowels are thoroughly moved; good in cases of threatened apoplexy or cedema of the glottis. NO. 3. Sulphate of iron 2 drams. Aloes 2 drams. Pulverized rhubarb i dram. Mix — And divide into 9 pills ; an admirable aperient for debilitated persons ; take one every evening. NO. 4. Pulverized ipecac 24 grains. Pulverized rhubarb 4 scruples. Castile soap }^ scruple. Mix — Divide into 24 pills ; take one every even- ing; a gentle laxative in piles and other con- gested conditions of the intestines. NO. 5. Extract of dandelion i dram. Extract of licorice i dram. Calomel yi dram. Pulverized rhubarb i ounce. Mix — Divide into 60 pills; one of the best pills for dyspeptics with costive bowels; one should be taken every night at bed-time. MEDICAL DIVISION. 23 NO. 6. Aloes Barbadoes ^/^ ounce. Rhubarb 2 drams. Extract of dandelion 2 drams. Mix — Divide into 60 pills; 2 at bed-time to act on the liver, and to prevent bilious fevers and other miasmatic affections. ALTERATIVES. ALTERATIVE AND FEBRIFUGE MEDICINES. 1 Bicarbonate of potash ^ dram. Tincture of orange peel 2 drams. Compound decoction of aloes ^ pint. Mix — A tea-spoonful should be taken every 3 hours in cases of chronic rheumatism. This is one of Sir Astley Cooper's favorite prescriptions with which he got a great reputation in obstinate cases of chronic rheumatism. NO. 2. Infusion of rhubarb 10 drops. Wine of colchicum 20 drops. Bicarbonate of potash i scruple. Compound tincture of cardamom i fluid dram. Mix — To be at once, and the above to be taken twice daily in chronic rheumatism. A favorite of Doctor Marshall Hall's. NO. 3. Sesquicarbonate of ammonia yi. dram. Bicarbonate of potash ^ dram. Distilled water ^ pint. 2A DOMESTIC GUIDE. Mix — Table-spoonfu 1 every 4 hours for an adult with dyspepsia and turbid urine. GARGLES. NO. I. Tannin i scruple. Brandy J^ ounce. Tincture of camphor 6 ounces. Mix — Use as a gargle a tea-spoonful in a table- spoonful of water every 4 hours in cases of spongy gums and flabby palate. DRESSINGS FOR OLD SORES AND ULCERS, CANCERS, ETC. NO. I. Sugar of lead i dram. Distilled water i pint. Mix — Apply with camel hair pencil two or three times a day to the surface of an old ulcer or cancer or fever sore. It will take away the bad smell, and cause the healing process to begin. ANOTHER — NO. 2. Sulphate of zinc i dram. Distilled water i pint. Mix — Use as a dressing in same cases as above, and in same manner. ANOTHER NO. 3. Hydro-chlorate of ammonia y^ ounce. Dilute acetic acid y^ ounce. Best whisky ^ ounce. Camphor water lo ounces. MEDICAL DIVISION. 2$ Mix — As a topical application to be used as the above. ANOTHER NO. 4. Pulverized opium yi dram. Distilled water }i pint. Mix — Use as above. NO. 5. Extract of opium. Borax i dram. Water 6 ounce
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