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PART IV.

THE STANDARD REMEDIES

AND PROPRIETARY MEDICINES.

The following formulas are designed for making a complete line ofStandard Proprietary Remedies, which may be prepared and put up bydruggists, or oth ers, for loca l tr a de or for th e ma rket.

I t is well known to al l who are conversant with the business that themaking of Proprietary or "Patent" Medicines requires no knowledge norfacil i t ies which are not ready at hand or readily obtainable by thea vera ge druggis t ,

With reliable formulas and outfits of wrappers, cartoons, and labels,which may now be had specially designed for the purpose, druggistsma y prepa re a nd put u p a line of P roprieta ry m edicines or a rt icles, suchas they may select , wi th but a s l ight outlay and with an abundantrewa rd in the w a y of profits .

I t is needless to urge the advantages to druggists of putting up andfurnishing, a s far a s is possible, th eir ow n " P a tent " Medicines in pla ce ofmanufacturers. The profit of several hundred per cent. , the reputationwhich naturally comes of putting before the people their ownpreparations, the constantly increasing trade in this l ine, and thesatisfaction of furnishing reliable articles worth the money, should beinducement enough for any enterprising druggist to make the attemptto run a line of his ow n prepa ra tions.

The formulas which follow in this department are mainly original, andintended to make preparations similar to those which have been bestreceived or which possess the greatest merit. They are not, however,given a s t he exa ct formula s of pa rticula r proprieta ry prepara tions nowin the ma rket or ma de by a ny par t icular ma nufacturer .

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Some formulas, not original, for old and well-known preparations, arealso given as selected from the best authorities. Besides the formulasgiven in this section, many others that may be put up as proprietaryremedies are given in various departments of this work, and may befound by referring t o t he index.

ALTERATIVES.

Although most of the Blood Purif iers and Sarsaparil las on the marketare also known as Alteratives, a few preparations which are Supposedto ha ve an especia lly a ltera tive a ction on t he va rious organ s of secretiona re known par ticularly a s Altera tives. The follow ing are representa tiveof this cla ss of prepa ra tions :

3919. Alterative Compound.

Bl ood and L iver Syr up.

S t illingia , in No. 40 pow der, 8 ounces a v.Sa rsa pa r illa , in No. 30 pow der, 8 ounces a v.B urdock Root , in No. 30 pow der, 3 ounces a v.

B lue Fla g Root , in No. 20 pow der, 11/2ounce a v.

Ma ndr a ke, in No. 50 pow der, 11/2ounce a v.

Senn a , in No. 20 pow der, 11

/2ounce a v.P rickly-Ash B a rk, in N o. 50 pow der, 3/4ounce a v.

Sa rsapa r i lla Flavor ing, 1/2ounce a v.

D iluted Alcohol, 4 pint s.S uga r , 5 pounds a v.Wa ter, a sufficient qua ntit y.

Mix the drugs, moisten them with 2 pints of diluted Alcohol andmacerate in a covered vessel in a warm place for 24 hours, transfer to

the water-bath percolator, pack moderately, pour upon them 2 pints ofdiluted Alcohol and set in a warm place for one day; then heatmodera tely a nd, a fter one hour, begin to percola te slow ly, ad ding Wa terto the drugs a fter th e liquid ha s ceased to drop, and cont inuing t he heat

and percolation until 51/2 pints have passed. To this add the

Sarsapar i l la Flavor ing and, a f ter s tanding a few days , f i l ter , adding

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through the filter enough Water to make 51/2 pints, then dissolve the

Suga r in th e f il tra te by a gita tion a nd a dd, i f necessa ry, Wa ter sufficientto make 1 gallon, of the preparation. One ounce Iodide of Potassiumma y be ad ded if desired.

This is an excellent alterative compound, which may be put up undermany names as Blood Purif ier , Sarsaparil la Alterative, MedicalD iscovery, et c.

The dose is from 1 to 2 teaspoonfuls, three times a day. Many otherformulas of similar composition will be found under other headingsthroughout this work. This preparation may be put up under the titledesignated in the heading, or under other names, as Sarsaparil laCompound, B lood P urifier, or other simila r t itles.

3920. Alterative Extract or J uice.

("Succus Al ter ans")

The original formula for this preparation was introduced by Geo. W.McDade, M. D., of Montgomery, Ala. , who obtained it from the CreekInd ia ns. (?) It is cla imed to be prepa red from t he fresh green medicina lplants, each pint bottle containing the unimpaired" virtues of 16troyounces of the true medicinal plants Stillingia Sylvatica, Smilax

Sarsaparil la, Phytolacca Decandra, Lappa Minor, and XanthoxylumCa rolinian um. It is furnished to t he tr a de by Eli Lilly & Co., ofIndia na polis , Ind.

It is, of course, impracticable for druggists to obtain the fresh plants,w hich a re cla imed to compose th e origina l a rt icle; but a good Altera tiveExtract may be made from the following formula, the ingredients ofw hich a re ment ioned in t he McDa de prescription:

S t illingia Root , 24 ounces a v.

Sa rsa pa r illa Root , 24 ounces a v.P oke Root , 8 ounces a v.B urd ock Root , 16 ounces a v.S out hern P r ickly-Ash B a rk, 4 ounces a v.Alcohol, 6 pint s.G lycer in , 1 pint .



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Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Grind the drugs to a coarse powder, moisten them with 3 pints ofAlcohol mixed with 2 pints of Water and macerate for 24 hours in acovered vessel, then transfer to a water-bath percolator, pack firmly,

pour on the remainder of the Alcohol (3 pints) mixed with 3 pints ofWater, and set in a warm place for one day; then heat moderately and,after one hour, begin to percolate, adding Water to the drugs, andcontinuing the heat and percolation until 7 pints of percolate areobtained. Continue the percolation with Water until 4 pints more havepassed, eva pora te th is to a soft extra ct , a dd t o i t th e Glycerin a nd t he 7pints of percolate previously obtained and, af ter standing a few days,filter.

The dose is a tea spoonful t o a dessertspoonful, th ree times a da y.

ASTHMA REMEDIES.

The Asthma Remedies which are put up as Proprietary are in variousforms, as powders and pastilles for burning slowly, the smoke beinginhaled, cigarettes for smoking, remedies to take, and inhalants. Thedesign of most of them is to produce diaphoresis and expectoration asw ell a s to subdue the spa smodic a ct ion of the inflam ed bronchial orga ns.The follow ing formu la s ma ke prepa ra tions representa tive of th e var ious

remedies;

3923. Asthma Remedy.

A Powder for Fumi gat i on.

G rindelia Robust a , in fine pow der, 8 ounces.J a bora ndi Lea ves, in fine pow der , 8 ounces.E uca lypt us Lea ves, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.

Coca Lea ves, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.D igit a lis Lea ves, in fine pow der, 4 ounces.C ubeb, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.S tra monium Lea ves, in fine pow der , 16 ounces.Nit ra t e of P ot a ssium, in fine pow der, 12 ounces.Ca sca rilla B a rk, 1 ounce.



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Mix the powders and dry them thoroughly before putting up. This isused by burn ing a ha lf tea spoonful or m ore on a piece of sa ltpetre pa perand inhaling the smoke which rises. It affords prompt relief and willcure cases not too far advanced. It is also excellent for catarrh, hay-

fever, a nd other troubles of the na sa l passa ges, throat , a nd lungs.

3924. Asthma Cure.

A L iqui d to Take.

Fluid E xt ra ct G rindelia , 3 fl. ounces.F luid E xt ra ct S kunk C a bba ge, 1 fl. ounce.Fluid E xt ra ct Lobelia , 1 fl. ounce.

Fluid E xt ra ct B loodroot , 2 fl. dra chms.F luid E xt ra ct S enega , 2 fl. dra chms.Chloroform, 4 fl. dra chms.Alcohol, 20 fl. ounces.Wa t er , 6 fl. ounces.

Mix th em thoroughly a nd, a fter sta nding, deca nt or filter. This ma y a lsobe prepared from the drugs Grindelia 3 ounces, Skunk Cabbage,Lobelia, each 1 ounce, Senega and Bloodroot, each 2 drachms,percolated with a mixture of 4 measures of Alcohol with 1 measure of

Water, sufficient to make 2 pints, and Chloroform 1 fl. ounce, added tothe t inctur e.

The dose is a teaspoonful, in sweetened water, every 15 to 30 minutes,when the attack of asthma comes on, until relieved. It should also becont inued, in sm a ll doses, th ree times a da y t o effect a cure.

3927 Asthma Pastilles.

B enzoin , in fine pow der , 1 ounces a v.J a bora ndi, in fine pow der , 2 ounces a v.S tra monium Lea ves, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.Nit ra t e of P ot a ssium, in fine pow der, 4 ounces.Cha rcoa l, 20 ounces.Mucilage of Tra ga ca nt h, t hin, sufficient .



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Beat the powders with the mucilage to a sti f f mass and roll out into a

cake about 1/4 inch thick, cut this into strips 3/8 inches wide and 11/2

inches long a nd dry by w a rm a ir .

One end of th e past il is ignited a nd t he smoke inha led unt il relieved.

3928. Asthmatic Cigarettes.

S t ra monium Lea ves, 4 ounces.

Ca scar i lla B a rk, 1/2ounce.

Lobelia Lea ves, 2 dra chms.Mullein Lea ves, 4 ounces.

Cut the leaves and drugs fine like smoking tobacco and make intociga rett es. This ma y a lso be smoked in a pipe.

BALMS OR PANACEAS.

In proprietary medicines Balms are remedies intended for internal orexternal use, and designed to allay pain, colic, cholera morbus,infla mma tion, etc. The follow ing w ill be found sa tisfa ctory a nd simila r in

composition to those most popular in the market, known as MagicBalms, Pain Killers, Ready Reliefs, Magic Oils, etc. They are as a classhot, s t imulating preparations, increasing the action of the parts withwhich they come in contact, or acting as counter-irritants, and thus, onthe Indian principle, frightening away the disease. They are sold asgeneral panaceas for pain, etc . Many other similar preparations forexterna l an d interna l use w ill be found a mong t he Liniments a nd underother headings. The sale for this class of preparations as proprietarymedicines is as la rge as of nea rly a ny other class, a nd t hey ma y rea dilybe prepared by druggist s, a ffording a good profit.

3929. Eucalyptus Balm.

Oil of E uca lypt us, 1 fl. ounce.

Oil of Cloves, 1/4fl. oun ce.



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3932. Pain Cure Balm or "Pain Killer."

G ua ia c Resin , 1 ounce a v.

Ca psicum, 1/2ounce a v.

Ca mphor , 1/8ounce a v.

Opium, in pow der , 60 gra ins.

Wa t er of Ammonia , 1/4fl. oun ce.

Alcohol, 1 pint .

Mix th em. Macera te for a w eek or t en da ys a nd filter. This is simila r, tosome of the P a in Killers.

The preparation known as No. 6, or Tincture of Myrrh and Capsicum

(3646), is often put up a s a P a in K iller.

3933. Ready Balm or "Ready Relief."


Ca psicum, 1/2ounce a v.

Oil of Turpent ine, 1/2fl. oun ce.

Wa ter of Ammonia , U . S . P ., 5 fl. ounces.

Alcohol, 12 fl. ounces.

Dissolve the Camphor and Oil of Turpentine in the Alcohol, add theCapsicum and Ammonia, and after standing a week or ten days, f i l terrapidly. This is similar to Ready Relief. It should be given internallyonly in sma ll doses, 10 t o 20 min ims.

3934. Wizard Balm.

Oil of C a juput, 1/4fl. oun ce.Oil of S a ssa fra s, 1 fl. ounce.

Oil of Hemlock, 1/4fl. oun ce.

Oil of Origa num, 1/4fl. oun ce.



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Oil of Ceda r, 1/8fl. oun ce.

Capsicum, 1/4ounce a v.

Camphor, 1/4ounce a v.

Chloroform, 1/4

fl. oun ce.

Alcohol, 1 pint .

Mix th em. Macera te for a w eek a nd filter.

BALSAMS.

Ma ny proprieta ry prepa ra tions, ca lled B a lsams, " a re classed with otherremedies , as "Cough Balsam" or "Lung Balsam, " among the cough

remedies ; "Carminat ive Balsam, " "Diarrhoea Balsam, " etc . , undercholera cures, etc.

Oth ers a re included under other hea dings t hroughout t he book. The fewremaining unclassif ied, and known more particularly as Balsams,beca use they resemble th e liquid B a lsam s, are noted in t his depar tm ent.

3935. Anodyne Balsam.

Ca st ile Soa p, 1 ounce.Opium Tin'ct ure, 3 ounces.Ca mphor , 3 dra chms.Alcohol, 10 ounces.

Cut th e soa p in fine pieces an d digest, by gentle heat , wit h t he Tinctu reof Opium and Alcohol until dissolved, then add the Camphor, dissolvea nd filter.

This is for externa l use for sw ellings, pa in, etc.

3936. Canker Balsam.

M ar sh Ros emar y Root , in coar s e powder , 4 oun ces av .B ora x, in pow der , 1 ounce a v.G lycer in , 6 ounces a v.



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Alcohol, 12 fl. ounces.Wa ter, a sufficient qua ntit y.

Mix Alcohol and Water, equal measures, and percolate the MarshRosema ry Root w ith t he liquid un til it cea ses to drop, then a dd sufficient

Water through the percolator to make 27 fl. ounces of the percolate,dissolve th e Bora x in the liquid, a dd t he G lycerin, and filter if necessar y.

This is an a str ingent l iquid, useful as a ga rgle for sore thr oa t, a mouthwash, etc. , and as an application for cracked nipples or other similarsores.

3938. Locatelle's Balsam.

Yellow Wa x, 4 ounces.Olive Oil, 1 pound.Venice Turpent ine, 1 pound.Alka net Root , 2 ounces.

St eep the Alkan et Root for severa l da ys in t he Olive Oil an d st ra in, meltth e Wa x, a dd t he Oil an d th e Turpentine a nd mix them w ell togeth er.

This is us ed a s a pect ora l in doses of 1/2t o 1 t ea spoonful.

3939. Thibault's Balsam.

My rr h, Aloes, a n d D r a gon 's B l ood , ea ch 1 d ra ch m.S t . J ohn's Wort Flow ers, 1 ounce.S pir it of Wine (Alcohol), 10 ounces.

Ca na da B a lsa m, 1/2ounce.

Digest the Flowers in the Spirit for three days, then express the liquora nd dissolve in it the oth er ingredient s a nd, a fter sta nding, filter.

This is used a s a healing B a lsam for w ounds, cuts , etc ., a nd is given a s adiuretic and for kidney and bladder troubles, gonorrhoea, etc. , in dosesof a t ea spoonful or m ore.

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3940. Turlington's Balsam.

B enzoin , 12 ounces.S t ora x (liquid), 4 ounces.

B a lsa m P eru, 2 ounces.Myrrh, 1 ounce.Aloes, 1 ounce.B a lsa m Tolu, 4 ounces.E xt ra ct Liquorice, 4 ounces.

Angelica Root , 1/2ounce.

Alcohol, 1 ga llon.

Reduce the gums t o a coa rse pow der a nd ma cerat e al l together w ith t heSpirit for tw o w eeks, w ith a gita tion, then filter.

This ha s been a popula r pa na cea for interna l a nd externa l use.

3941. Vegetable Healing Balsam.

Whit e Resin , 1 pound a v.Oil of Turpent ine, 1 pint .

Melt the Resin, remove it from the fire and add the Oil of Turpentine,

mixing t hem w ell togeth er.

This is sim ila r t o Peckh am 's Bal sam, as i t is now put up and sold, as apropriet a ry medicine. It is used for coughs a nd colds, a lso for kidney a ndbladder troubles, in doses of 3 to 10 minims or more. It is also usedexterna lly on sores, w ound s, swellings, etc.

The following is said to be the formula from which this Balsam wasformerly prepared : Pale Resin 3 pounds, melted and strained; then addOil of Turpentine 2 pints, Balsam of Tolu 1 ounce, Balsam of Fir 4

ounces, Oil of Hemlock, Oil of Origanum, Venice Turpentine, each 1ounce, S t ra ined H oney 4 ounces. Mix well together .

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The follow ing formula s ma y be used :

B urgundy P it ch , 11/4pound a v.

Oil of Turpent ine, 1 pint .

Melt the Pitch, remove from the fire and gradually add the Oil ofTurpent ine, mixing t hem w ell togeth er.

Resin , 1 pound.Venice Turpent ine, 1 pound.Oil of Turpent ine, 1 pint .

Melt the Resin, add the Venice Turpentine, warm together and add theOil of Tur pent ine w hile cooling .

Resin , 1 pound.

B alsam Fir, 1/2pound.

Venice Tur pent ine, 1/2pound.

Oil of Turpent ine, 1 pint .

Melt the Resin, add the Balsam Fir and Venice Turpentine, warmtogether, and when cooling, add the O'll of Turpentine, mixing themw ell togeth er.

BITTERS.

A great variety of Bitters are sold under various names as proprietarymedicines. They are designed for various uses, and may naturally bedivided into th ree cla sses, as follow s :

Class A.

These B itt ers a re wea kly medicina l prepar a tions designed to be ta ken inla rge doses, a nd depend for t heir effect more upon t he liquor w hich t heycont a in tha n th e oth er medicina l ingredient s.

They are stimulating Bitters , and are to a great extent substi tutes forliquors, although if properly used are very beneficial for disordered



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digestion, dyspepsia , ma lar ia , etc. The most popular B itt ers of th is cla ssfound in the market are known as Hostetter's, Drake's, Wahoo,Niagara, etc. The following formulas make good preparations of thiskind. .

3742. Stomach Bitters.

B it ter Ora nge P eel, 2 dra chms.Wa hoo B a rk, 2 dra chms.S w eet F la g Root , 1 dra chm.Cinna mon B a rk, 1 dra chmCloves, 10 gra ins.Cor ia nder , 30 gra ins.Whisky , 6 pint s.

S uga r , 2 ouncesWa t er , 2 pint s.

Reduce the drugs to a coa rse pow der an d ma cerat e with the Whisky a ndWater for several days, until the strength is obtained, then filter. Ifdesired, Cologne Spirit (Alcohol proof) may be diluted with an equalqua nt ity of Wa ter a nd used instea d of Whisky.

The dose is from ha lf to a w inegla ssful or more.

3943. Hop Bitters.

H ops, in coa rse pow der , 3 ounces a v.B uchu, in coa rse pow der , 1 ounce a v.D a ndelion Root , in coa rse pow der , 1 ounce a v.Ma ndra ke Root , in coa rse pow der , 80 g ra ins.B it ter Ora nge P eel, in coa rse pow der , 2 dra chms.Wa hoo B a rk, 1 dra chm.Whisky , 5 pint s.

Wa ter, q . s., or 31

/2pint s.

Mix th e Whisky w ith 3 pint s of Wa ter a nd ma cerat e the drugs w ith t hemixture for severa l da ys, then fi l ter a nd a dd t hrough t he f il ter enoughWa ter t o ma ke th e mea sure a ga llon.



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The dose is a tablespoonful to a wineglassful or more. This is muchstronger of the medicinal ingredients than the proprietary Hop Bitters.It ma y be reduced wit h diluted Cologne Spirit.

3944. Wahoo Bitters.

Wa hoo B a rk, in coa rse pow der , 1/2ounce.

S w eet F la g Root , in coa rse pow der, 1/4ounce.

C inna mon B ark, in coa rse pow der , 1 dra chm.Ca rda mom S eed, in coa rse pow der , 20 gra ins.Oil of Ora nge (fresh), 10 drops.Whisky , 6 pint s.Wa t er , 2 pint s.

G lycer in , 1 ounce.

Mix a nd ma cera te for severa l day s, then filter.

Dose, from h a lf to a w inegla ssful or more.

Other Bitters of this class may be made in the same general way byusing other bitt er drugs, other liquors or oth er flavoring ingredient s.

3945. Plantation Bitters.

Wild G inger R oot, 1/2ounce

B it ter Ora nge P eel, 1 ounceD a ndelion Root , 1 ounceNew E ngla nd Rum, 1 pintWhisky, 5 pint sS uga r, 4 ouncesWa t er , 2 pint s

Reduce the drugs to a coarse powder and macerate with the mixedliquids for a few da ys, then fi l ter .



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Class C.

In this class the formulas are given for the stronger medicinal Bitters,similar to proprietary Bitters, which have been or are popular. Theydiffer from the other classes of Bitters by being put up in smaller

packages, containing more of the medicinal agents and being taken insma ller doses.

3949. Blood Bitters, or Burdock Bitters.

Toni c System Renovator .

B urdock Root , 12 ounces a v.Mezereum B a rk, 2 ounces a v.

Wild Cherry B a rk, 2 ounces a v.S enna Lea ves, 2 ounces a v.Columbo Root , 1 ounce a v.Sa ssafra s B a rk, 2 ounces a v.Liquorice Root , 2 ounces.

C inna mon, 1/2ounce a v.

C loves, 1/4ounce a v,

S uga r , 4 ounces.Alcohol, 4 pint s.

Wa ter , a sufficient qua nt it y t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

G rind t he dru gs t o coa rse pow der, mix th e Alcohol wit h 3 pint s of Wa t er,moisten the pow der with a pint of the mixture a nd ma cerat e, in a w a rmplace, in a covered vessel for 24 hours; transfer to the water-bathpercola tor, pour upon it 2 pint s of menst ruum , pack modera tely, a nd setin a warm place for one day, then heat very moderately and, af ter onehour, begin to percolate, adding the remainder of the menstruum, andthen Wa ter t o the drug, a nd continuing t he hea t a nd percolat ion unt il agallon of the, Bitters is obtained, dissolve the Sugar in the liquid andfilter.

This may be made by cold percolation, but this method does not soth oroughly exha ust t he drugs.

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similar to, but a bett er prepa ra tion t ha n, severa l of the B lood B itters inthe ma rket.

3950. German Liver Bitters.

Lept a ndra (C ulver 's Root ), 8 ounces a v.Ma ndra ke Root , 2 ounces a v.B urdock Root , 6 ounces a v.Liquorice Root , 2 ounces a v.S a ssa fra s B a rk, 2 ounces a v.

Cinnamon B ark , 1/2ounce a v.

Alcohol, 4 pint s.Wa ter, a sufficient qua ntit y.

Grind the drugs to a coarse powder, mix the Alcohol with 4 pints ofWa ter, moisten the pow der with , a pint of the menstruum a nd ma cerat ein a covered vessel for 24 hours; transfer to the water-bath percolator,pack firmly, pour upon it 2 pints of the menstruum and set in a warmplace for one day, then heat moderately and, after one hour, begin topercolate, adding the remainder of the menstruum, and then Water tothe drugs, a nd continuing t he heat a nd percolat ion unt il a ga llon of theB itt ers is obta ined; filter.

This ma y be ma de, a lso, by cold percola t ion, but t his process does not so

th oroughly exha ust t he drugs.

The dose is from 1 to 2 t ea spoonfuls t hree or four t imes a da y.

This is similar to the German Bitters and Liver Invigorators that havebeen popula r, The prepar a t ion is a good liver a nd blood remedy .

A great va riety of other simila r prepa ra tions a re put up a nd sold underva rious na mes, a ll of th em being int ended to a ct on t he liver to increa seits secretion of bile, thereby acting as laxative. The sale of this kind of

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3951. J aundice or Laxative Bitters.

Ca pe Aloes, in pow der , 2 ounces a v.

Ca rbona te of P ota ssium (Sa l Ta rta r), 1/2ounce.

Culver 's Root , ir r pow der, 2 ounces a v.C inna mon, in pow der , 1 ounce.Anise, in pow der, 1 ounce.Coria nder , in pow der, 1 ounce.Liq uorice Root , in pow der , 2 ounces.Alcohol, 2 pint s.Wa ter , a sufficient qua nt it y t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Mix th e drugs a nd ma cera t e them w ith t he Alcohol a nd 6 pints of Wa terfor seven da ys, then pour off the superna ta nt l iquid, put t he drugs in apercolator, pour the liquid upon them and percolate, adding Waterth rough the percolat or unt il a ga llon of B itt ers is obta ined, a nd filter.

This is simila r t o several La xat ive a nd J a undice B itters on the ma rket, ,wh ich ha ve had a popula r sa le.

3952. Poor Man's Bitters.

A class of Bitters made with a small percentage of Alcohol, and put up

usua lly in ha lf-pint bott les, to ret a il a t 25 cents, a re know n by t he a bovetitle, and by various other names. They are neither very profitable norsatisfactory proprietary medicines, but may be made, if desired, asfollow s :

Qua ssia , ground, 4 ounces.Ora nge P eel, ground, 1 ounce.

Cloves, in powd er, 1/4ounce.

Cinn a mon, in pow der, 1/4ounce.

Alcohol, 11/2pint.Wa t er, q . s., a bout 7 pint s.

Mix the powders with the ground drugs and, having mixed the Alcohol

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mixture and pack in the water-bath percolator, pour upon them theremainder of the mixed Alcohol and Water and, after 24 hours, heatmoderately for one hour and percolate, adding Water through thepercolat or t o ma ke 1 ga llon of the B itt ers ; aft er sta nding, filter clear.

The dose is a t a blespoonful or more.

Mandr ake Bi t tersma y be ma de by adding 2 ounces of Man dra ke to theabove.

3953. Vinegar Bitters.

A proprietary medicine known as "Vinegar Bitters" at one time had alarge sale, the result of extensive advertising as a " no vi l e fancy dr in k,"

and other temperance mottoes. I t had the reputation of being apha rm a ceut ica l compound (?) of Aloes a nd sour B eer.

A Vinegar Bitters of much value, but entirely unlike the preparationment ioned, ma y be ma de as follow s :

Ca sca ra S a gra da B a rk, 6 ounces.Lept a ndra Root , 2 ounces.Ma ndra ke Root , 1 ounce.

Cinnamon, 1/2ounce.

Allspice, 1/2ounce.

G ood Wine or C ider Vinega r , 4 pint s.Alcohol, 1 pint .Wa t er , 4 pint s.

G rind the drugs to a coa rse pow der and infuse them w ith th e Vinega r a ta temperature of about 200 F. for four hours, then pour off the liquid,pour the Water upon the dregs, and infuse as before; mix the liquorsobtained, add the Alcohol and, after standing, strain. This is a goodlaxative and liver regulator. Other forms of Bitters will be found underoth er hea dings.



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3954. Bitters in Powder.

G ent ia n , in fine pow der , 4 ounces.G olden S ea l, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.B la ck Cohosh, in fine pow der , 2 ounces.

Rhuba rb, in fine pow der , 1 ounce.Cinn a mon, in fine pow der, 1/2ounce.

Nut meg, in fine pow der , 1 ounce.Aloes, in fine pow der , 1 ounce.

B ica rbona te of Sodium, 1/2ounce.

G inger, in fine pow der, 1/4ounce.

Mix thoroughly.

This is to be put up in boxes, or packages of about 1 ounce, which sellgenera lly for 25 cent s.

The contents of the package is to be put into 3/4 of a pint of Water, and

1/4pint of Alcohol, a nd a t a blespoonful is t o be t a ken before mea ls.

A much cheaper Bitters Powder, which has had a good sale underva rious na mes, ma y be ma de w ith

Aloes, in fine pow der , 8 ounces.Ca nella , in fine pow der , 8 ounces.

Lupulin, in fine pow der, 1/2ounce.

Ca ssia, in fine pow der, 1/2ounce.

Mix t hem. To ta ke, prepa re a s a bove, using only ha lf the qua nt ity of thepowder

BLOOD PURIFIERS.

Remedies for purifying the blood are mostly included under otherheadings, as Alteratives, Bitters, Sarsaparillas, etc. A few only of sucha s a re know n by th e title of "B lood P urifiers " a re given here.



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3955. Blood Purifier.

B urdock Root , 8 ounces a v.S t illingia , 8 ounces a v.Sa rsa pa rilla , 8 ounces a v.

S enna Lea ves, 4 ounces a v.S a ssa fra s B a rk, 2 ounces a v.Iodide of P ot a ssium, 1 ounce a v.Oil of Wint ergreen, 20 minims..S uga r , 1 pound a v.

Alcohol, 31/2pints.

Wa ter, sufficient to ma ke a ga llon.

Grind the drugs to a coarse powder, and, having mixed a pint of theAlcohol with a pint of Water, macerate them for 24 hours with the

liquid; then pa ck in a percola tor, mix the rema ining 21/2pints of Alcohol

with an equal measure of Water and pour upon the drugs; set in awarm place for 24 hours, then percolate slowly, adding Water to thedrugs after the l iquid has al l disappeared from the surface, and

cont inuing t he percola tion unt il 71/2pints ha ve pa ssed. Dissolve th e Oil

of Wintergreen in half an ounce of Alcohol and add the solution, withth e Suga r a nd I odide of P ota ssium, to the percolat e ; dissolve a nd filter.

The dose is a t ea spoonful t o a t a blespoonful.

This may be put up as Blood Purifying Bitters, Blood Cleanser, or bya ny other similar t itle.

3956. Blood Purifying Tea.

B urdock Root , cut , 4 ounces.B lue F la g Root , cut , 1 ounce.D a ndelion Root , cut , 3 ounces.

Sa ssa fra s B a rk, cut , . 1 ounce.Sa rsa pa r illa Root , cut , 4 ounces.Wild Cherry B a rk, cut , 2 ounces.Yellow D ock Root , cut , 1 ounce.

Mix thoroughly a nd put up in pa cka ges of a bout 2 ounces. Directions for



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preparing: St eep the content s of th e pa cka ge in a qua rt of Wa ter, w ith

gentle heat, for two hours, strain off 11/2 pint in to a quar t bot t le and

add half a pint of Alcohol and 4, ounces of Sugar. The dose is awineglassful for adults, before meals and at bedtime; children in

proport ion, a ccording t o ag e.

CARMINATIVES.

Carminatives are a class of mild, aromatic astr ingent preparationsintended to be used for diarrhoea, summer complaints and likedisorders. They are particularly adapted to children, being mild,pleasant to take, and effective. Other preparations of a similar naturewill be found under other headings. See also Cholera Cures, DysenteryRemedies, etc.

3957. Blackberry Carminative.

B la ckberry J uice, 4 pint s.Tinct ure of Opium, 3 fl. ounces.Fluid E xt ra ct of B la ckberry, 8 fl. ounces.Fluid E xt ra ct of Wild Ya m, 2 fl. ounces.Oil of C inna mon, 30 minims.Oil of Nut meg, 20 minims.

Oil of S a ssa fra s, 30 minims.S uga r , 2 pounds a v.Alcohol, 2 pint s.Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Mix the Fluid Extra cts w ith t he J uice and dissolve the Suga r in themixture by agitation. Dissolve the Oils in the Alcohol and add to themixture, then add enough Water to make a gallon of the preparationa nd, a f ter s ta nding a few da ys , fi lter .

Dose, for children, from half to a teaspoonful; for adults, from atea spoonful t o a ta blespoonful.



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3958. Carminative Cordial.

Ca t echu, 4 ounces a v.Opium, 1 ounce a v.


Oil of P eppermint , 1 fl. dra chm.Oil of C inna mon, 20 minims.Oil of C loves, 20 minims.S uga r , 2 pounds a v.Alcohol, 2 pint s.Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Macerate the Catechu, Opium and Camphor, with 11/2pints of Alcohol,

mixed with 2 pints of Water for seven days, agitating every day, pour

off the liquid and reserve; pour the drugs upon a filter and percolateth em w ith Wa ter un til 3 pints of percola te ha ve been obt a ined, mix th iswith the reserved liquid; dissolve the Oils in the remaining half pint ofAlcohol, and add to the mixture, then filter, dissolve the Sugar in thefiltrate, and add enough Water, if necessary, to make a gallon of, thefinished product .

Dose, for children, from half to a teaspoonful; for adults, a teaspoonfulto a tablespoonful.

3959. Ginger Carminative.

J a ma ica G inger , in No. 40 pow der , 6 ounces a v.B la ckberry Root , in No. 40 pow d'er , 1 pound a v.C inna mon, in No. 50 pow der , 1 ounce a v.Nut meg, in No. 50 pow der, 1 ounce a v.S a ssa fra s, in No. 40 pow der , 1 ounce a v.Tinct ure of Opium, 4 fl. ounces.S uga r , 2 pounds a v.Alcohol, 3 pint s.Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Mix the powdered drugs and, having mixed the Alcohol with 3 pints ofWater, moisten the drugs with 2 pints of the l iquid and macerate in aclosed vessel for 24 hours; t hen pa ck in a percola t or, pour th e rema inder



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of the l iquid upon it and, af ter standing one day, percolate, addingWater through the percolator after the liquid has disappeared from thesurface, and continuing the percolation until 6 pints are obtained; addthe Tincture of Opium a nd fi lter , a nd t o the f i ltra te a dd t he Suga r a nd,a fter t he Suga r is dissolved, enough Wa ter t o ma ke a ga llon.

Dose, for children, from half to a teaspoonful; for adults, a teaspoonfulto a tablespoonful.

CATARRH REMEDIES.

B esides the genera l remedies w hich a re ta ken for cat a rrh, w hich w ill befound und er-ot her hea dings , a s Altera t ives, Blood P urifiers, Tonics, et c.,there are several preparations designed for application, to be used by

insufflation or to be applied in the form of an ointment. They are asfollow s :

3960. Catarrh RemedyLiquid.

Fluid E xtra ct of H ydra stis (Aqueous) or " FluidH ydra st is, 3 fl. ounces.

Ca rbolic Acid, 2 dra chms.S ulpha t e of Zinc, 4 dra chms.

S ulpha t e of Morphine, 10 gra ins.G lycer in , 8 fl. ounces.Wa t er , 5 fl. ounces.

Mix them. To use, put 1 teaspoonful of common salt in a small cup ofw a t er, add 1 tea spoonful or more of the Remedy a nd use by insufflat ionor with a douche. This also makes an excellent gargle for sore throat,etc.

3962. Camphorated Cream Salve.For Catarr h, Etc.

Ca mphor , in coa rse pow der , 80 gra ins.Ca rbolic Acid, 60 gra ins.Oil of E uca lypt us, 2 fl. dra chms.



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Tinct ure of Aconit e Root , 2 fl. dra chms.Yellow Wa x, 2 ounces a v.P et rola tum, 16 ounces a v.

Melt the Wax and Petrolatum, mix the Camphor, Carbolic Acid, Oil of

Eucalyptus, and Tincture of Aconite, and, when the Camphor isdissolved, add the mixture to the melted mass while cooling. This mayalso be used as an ointment for chilblains, chaps, etc. , and whenever asoot hing, hea ling oint ment is desired.

3963. Catarrh Cream Balm.

Tinct ure of Aconit e, 2 fl. dra chms.Ca rbolic Acid (cryst a ls), 1 dra chm. Oil

S a ssa fra s, 30 minims.Whit e P ine Turpent ine, 2 dra chms.Yellow Wa x, 2 ounces a v.P et rola tum, 16 ounces.

Melt the Wax, Turpentine, and Petrolatum together and, when cooling,a dd t he Tincture, Ca rbolic Acid, a nd Oil, mixing th em w ell togeth er.

3964. Catarrh Cure or Salve.

Oil of Ta r, 30 minims.Oil of S a ssa fra s, 1 fl. ounce.Oil of E uca lypt us, 2 fl. dra chms.Oil of P eppermint , 10 minims.Tincture Aconite Root , 2 fl. dra chms.Yellow Wa x, 2 ounces a v.P et rola tum, 16 ounces a v.

Melt , a nd ma ke in t he same ma nner a s the preceding.

3965. Catarrh Snuff.

Catarrh Snuff , which was once a popular proprietary remedy, has nowbecome of slow sa le. The follow ing form ula w ill be sufficient :



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E uphorbium, in very fine pow der , 1/4ounce.

B ismut h S ubnit ra t e, 1/2ounce.

Sa licylic Acid, 1/4ounce.

Oil of Wint ergreen, 30 minims.S cot ch S nuff, 15 ounces.

Mix them by rubbing the Oil of Wintergreen with a portion of theSn uff , a dding th e Euphorbium a nd S a licylic Acid, and th en mixing w iththe rema inder of the Snuff .

CATHARTICS AND LAXATIVES.

A great va riety of prepara tions designed to act a s laxa tives or cat ha rticsare found among proprietary medicines, most of them, however, undersome other title. The following are specially representative of this classof preparations, but others, which act as cathartics or laxatives, will befound under oth er hea dings. S ee Elixirs, Tinct ures, Sy rups, etc*

3966. Buckthorn Cordial.

Cathart ic or L axat ive El ix i r .

A cathartic or laxative remedysomething for constipation and thema ny disorders tha t proceed from it is a s frequently ca lled for a s a nypat ent m edicine on t he druggist's shelves. Ca th a rt ic or La xa tive Elixirs,under various names, have been considerably called for of late, and arera pidly ta king th e pla ce of pills a nd'oth er physic.

The follow ing ha s been th oroughly t ried a nd is recommend ed :

B uckt horn B a rk, 16 ounces a v.

Rochelle S a lt s, 8 ounces a v.S enna Lea ves, 8 ounces a v.Liquorice Root , 4 ounces a v.G inger Root , 2 ounces a v.S w eet F la g Root , 1 ounce a v.Coria nder S eed, 2 ounces a v.



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Oil of Wint ergreen, 5 minims.Oil of P eppermint , 10 minims.Diluted Alcohol, 6 pint s.S uga r , 2 pounds a v.Wa ter , a sufficient qua nt it y t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

G rind th e drugs together t o a coa rse pow der, moisten them w ith 2 pintsof diluted Alcohol and macerate in a covered vessel for 24 hours, thentransfer to the water-bath percolator, pack moderately, pour upon themth e rema ining 4 pints of diluted Alcohol a nd set in a w a rm place for 24hours ; then heat moderately and, after one hour, begin to percolate,adding Water to the drugs after the l iquid has disappeared from thesurface, and continuing the heat and percolation until 7 pints areobtained. In this percolate dissolve the Rochelle Salts and the Sugar,add the Oils, previously dissolved in half an ounce of Alcohol, and, after

sta nding a few da ys, stra in or f il ter .

The dose, as a cathartic, is a tablespoonful to a-wineglassful beforebrea kfast or a t night; a s a laxa tive, a tea spoonful to a dessertspoonful.

3967. Cascara Cordial.

Cathart i c or L axat ive Cor di al .

This cordial is highly recommended as a remedy for habitualconstipation and the disorders which attend it, as sick-headache, livera nd stoma ch t roubles, etc.

Ca sca ra S a gra da B a rk, 16 ounces a v.Liquorice Root , 6 ounces a v.S w eet F la g Root , 2 ounces a v.Ca rda mom S eed, 1 ounce a v.Angelica Root , 1 ounce a v.

B ica rbona t e of S odium, 1/2ounce a v.

D iluted Alcohol, 6 pint s.S uga r , 2 pounds.Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Ma ke in the sa me ma nner a s is directed for B uckth orn C ordia l. D issolvet he B ica rbona t e of Sodium in t he dilut ed Alcohol before percola t ing.



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The dose, as a cathartic, is a tablespoonful to a wineglassful ; as alaxa tive, from a tea spoonful to a dessert spoonful.

3968. Castorol.

Chi l d' s L axati ve, Castori a."

Under the name "Castor ia , " a laxat ive and regulator for chi ldren hasbeen extensively sold, and it is an excellent preparation. The original isma de aft er the formula of Dr. S a muel Pitcher, w hich is :

S enna Lea ves, 16 ounces.P umpkin S eed, 6 ounces.

Anise S eed, 1 ounce.Worm S eed, 3 ounces.Rochelle S a lt s, 4 ounces.B ica rbona t e of S odium, 2 ounces.

S uga r , 61/2poun ds.

E ssence of Wint ergreen, 1/2fl. oun ce.

E ssence of P eppermint , 1 fl. dra chmWa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Bruise the Senna, Pumpkin Seeds, Anise, and Worm Seed and steepth em in 6 pints of Wa ter, w ith gentle hea t , for t hree hours; pour off theliquid and reserve; put 2 pints more Water on the drugs and steep forone hour more, then pour off the liquid, press lightly, and add the.liquid to the port ion previously reserved a nd eva pora t e it by g entle heatto 5 pints. When cool, strain, add the Essences and dissolve the Sugar,Sa lts , etc ., in the l iquid, by a gita tion. This ma y a lso be made by w a ter-bat h percolat ion in t he usual ma nner.

The dose is ha lf a t ea spoonful to a t a blespoonful, a ccording t o a ge, et c. Itis an excellent laxa tive for children, a nd, in fa ct, for a dults.



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3969. Cathartic Liver Pills.

E xt ra ct Nux Vomica , 10 gra ins.P odophyllin , 10 gra ins.Ca psicum, in fine pow der , 20 gra ins.

E xt ra ct H yoscya mus, 30 gra ins.P urified Aloes, 100 gra ins.

Mix a nd ma ke 100 pills.

E a ch pill cont a ins 1/10gra in each E xtra ct Nux Vomica a nd P odophyllin,

1/5gra in of Ca psicum, a bout 1/3gra in Extra ct Hyoscya mus, and 1 grain

of Purified Aloes.

The dose, as a laxative and liver pill, is 1, before meals, from once toth ree times a d a y; a s a ca th a rt ic, 2 to 4 pills.

This is an excellent tonic and liver pill , particularly valuable forhabitual constipation, headache, inactive liver, etc. , and cannot fail togive satisfaction.

3970. Little Giant Liver Pills.

Aloin , 10 gra ins.P odophyllin , 20 gra ins.Ca psicum, 10 gra ins.E xt ra ct of Nux Vomica , 20 gra ins.H yoscya mine, 2 gra ins.

Mix, an d m a ke 100 pills.

These are generally sold under the title of Little Liver Pills, but aremostly used as a laxa tive or cat ha rtic, the dose as a ca tha rtic being 3 to4 pills a t night or m orning.

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3971. Fruit Laxative Lozenges.

Under the name Tamar- Ind ien Tropica l Fru i t Laxat ive, Confectio-Laxat ive, etc. , La xa tive or Ca th a rt ic Lozenges ha ve ha d a good sa le. Thefollowing formula makes a good preparation of this sort. They are

usua lly put up ha lf a dozen in a tin box for 25 cent s, or one dozen for 50cents.

Ta ma rind pulp, t hick, 2 ounces.E xt ra ct of S enna , 2 ounces.Aloin , 10 gra ins.P odophyllum Resin (P odophyllin), 10 gra ins.Ma nn a , 1 ounce.

The Tamarind Pulp should be thick and the Extract of Senna of as firm

consistence as can be obtained. The substances should then be warmeda nd w ell knea ded together, th en rolled out a nd cut int o ova l lozenges ofa bout 45 grains, covered w ith t in foil and w ra pped in para ff in pa per.

The dose, as a laxative, is 1 lozenge at night; as a light cathartic, 2lozenges ma y be ta ken.

Fig Pulp may be used in place of Tamarind Pulp. A very fine lozengema y be ma de by using a port ion of P ista chio pa ste in the mixture.

G ra pe Suga r ma y be used in pla ce of Man na , but is not so good.

3972. Laxative Tea.

B uckt horn B a rk, cut , 4 ounces.D a ndelion Root , cut , 4 ounces.S enna Lea ves, cut , 4 ounces.Liquorice Root , cut , 1 ounce.

Sw eet Fla g Root, cut, 1/2ounce.

Coria nder S eed, bruised, 1/2ounce.

Anise S eed, bruised, 1/2ounce.

Mix t horoughly, a nd put up in packages of a bout tw o ounces, wh ich w illretail for 25 cents.



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I t is prepared in the same manner as No. 113, and the dose, as aca tha rtic , is about t he sam e. As a laxa tive, a package ma y be steeped ina pint of water , s trained and mixed with half a pint of whisky or gina nd ^ pound suga r. Dose, a w ineglassful.

In th e form of pow der t he C ompound P ow der of G lycyrr hiza (2764) is agood prepa ra tion t o put up a s a genera l la xat ive.

CHOLERA CURES.

The dema nd for C holera Cur es is limited, of course, to th e lat er summ ermonths, yet t here is considera ble sa le for prepa ra tions under th is na me,as they are used also for dysentery, diarrhoea, etc . Many preparations

which may be put up for this purpose have been already given underother headings (see Mixtures, Tinctures, etc.), but the following may befound useful, the first two being original, the others old and popularformula s. Other formula s for similar use will be found un der Dy senteryRemedies.

3973. Cholera CureStimulating.

Ca psicum, 4 ounces a v.

Ca mphor , 4 ounces a v.Ca t echu, 4 ounces a v.Opium, 1 ounce a v.Oil of Ca jeput , 1 fl. ounce.Oil of P eppermint , 1 fl. ounce.Oil of C inna mon, 2 fl. dra chms.Oil of C loves, 2 fl. dra chms.

Alcohol, 71/2pints.

H ot Wa t er , 12 fl. ounces.

Ma cerat e the Ca techu a nd Opium w ith t he hot Wa ter, rubbing them ina morta r unt i l reduced to a pulpy ma ss, dissolve the Oils and Ca mphorin the Alcohol, add the Capsicum and the solution of Catechu andOpium, allowing the mixture to macerate a week or longer, shakingevery da y, then filt er.



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Mix the Acids with 12 fl . ounces of Water, add the Sugar and Gum,dissolve, an d a dd enough Wa ter t o ma ke a pint.

Dose, a ta blespoonful, follow ed by a drink of w a ter, a nd repeat ed in ha lfan hour, or frequently until the disease is checked. The remedy is

cla imed never t o have fa iled to cure if ta ken in reasona ble time.

3977. New-York "Sun" Cholera Mixture.

Tinct ure Ca psicum, 1 pa r t .Tinct ure Opium, 1 pa r t .Tinct ure Rhuba rb, 1 pa r t .Spirit P eppermint , 1 pa r t .Spirit Ca mphor, 1 pa rt .

Mix. D ose, 15 t o 30 drops in a w ine gla ss of w a t er.

3978. Russian Cholera Drops.

Oil of P eppermint , 75 minims.Tinct ure Opium, 5 fl. dra chms.Wine of I peca c, 2 fl. ounces.Tinct ure Va ler ia n , ether ia l, 4 fl. ounces.

Mix. Dose, 10 to 20 minims.

3979. Sparkman's Cholera Mixture.

Ca mphor , 1 dra chm.Kino, 2 ounces.

Catechu, 1/2ounce.

P ow dered C inna mon, 2 ounces.

P ow dered C loves, 1 ounce.P ow dered Ca psicum, 2 ounces.B randy , q . s.

Moisten the powders with Brandy, pack in a percolator , macerate 48hours a nd percola t e 18 fl. ounces. To this a dd :



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Tinct ure Opium, 21/2fl. ounces.

Chloroform, 1 fl. ounce.

Dose, 60 drops.

3980. Squibb's Cholera Mixture.

Chloroform, 3 pa rt s.Tinct ure Opium, 8 pa rt s.Spirit Ca mphor, 8 pa rt s.Tinct ure Ca psicum, 8 pa rt s.Alcohol, 13 pa rt s.

Mix. Dose, 1 fl. dra chm.

3981. Thielemann's Cholera Drops.

Oil of P eppermint , 1 fl. ounce.Alcohol, 8 fl. ounces.Tinct ure Opium a nd S a ffron , 3 fl. ounces.Tinct ure Ipeca c, 8 fl. ounces.

Tinct ure Va ler ia n , 131/2fl. ounces.

Mix. Dose, i to 2 fl. dra chms.

CONDITION POWDERS.

The formulas for Condition Powders are so familiar and common that itseems almost needless to give them here, but they may be foundconvenient for reference. They are usually made to answer for most ofthe general a i lments of horses and ca tt le, a nd a re given to increase th eappetite, purify the blood, act on the liver, kidneys, etc. The followingrepresent a var iety a nd serve a s sa mple formula s:



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3982. Condition PowderVegetable.

For th e Bl ood and Appeti te.

B loodroot , in fine pow der , 1 ounce.

S a ssa fra s, in fine pow der , 3 ounces.Liquorice Root , in fine pow der , 3 ounces.G ent ia n , in fine pow der , 1 ounce.G inger , in fine pow der , 2 ounces.Fenugreek S eed, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.S enna , in fine pow der , 2 ounces.

Mix. Dose, a ta blespoonful or more in feed. It w ill be observed t ha t th ispowder is entirely vegetable and more expensive than many of theoth ers. I t ma y be ma de cheaper by a dding to i t a n equa l bulk of Linseed

Meal.

3984. Condition PowderDiuretic.

Appeti zer , Toni c, Di ur eti c, Et c.

G ent ia n , in fine pow der , 1 ounce.G inger , in fine pow der , 2 ounces.Fenugreek S eed, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.

B la ck Ant imony, in fine pow der , 1 ounce.Liquorice Root , in fine pow der , 3 ounces.Sa l. Nit re, in fine pow der, 2 ounces.Linseed Mea l, in fine pow der , 3 ounces.

Mix. Dose, a t a blespoonful or m ore in feed.

3985. Condition Powder General.

G ent ia n , in pow der , 1 ounce.Fenugreek S eed, in pow der , 4 ounces.G inger, in pow der , 2 ounces.Liq uorice Root , in pow der , 3 ounces.Resin , in pow der, 3 ounces.S ulphur , in pow der , 3 ounces.



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3986. Condition PowderGeneral.

Sa l. 'Nit re, in pow der, 1 ounce.G inger, in pow der , 2 ounces.Fenugreek, in pow der , 3 ounces.B la ck Ant imony, in pow der , 1 ounce.Liq uorice Root , in pow der , 1 ounce.Linseed Mea l, in pow der , 8 ounces.


3987. Heave Powder.

For Coughs, Colds, Heaves, Et c.

Lobelia , in fine pow der , 2 ounces.S kunk C a bba ge, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.E leca mpa ne, in fine pow der , 4 ounces.Ta rt ra t e of Ant imony a nd P ot assium, 1 ounce.Liquorice Root , in fine pow der , 5 ounces.

Mix th em. The dose is a dessertspoonful t o a ta blespoonful in feed.

This may be diluted, if desired, with Linseed Meal, powderedFenugreek, or oth er pow dered drug s.

3988. Hog Cholera Powder.

Remedies for t he prevent ion a nd cure of Hog Ch olera a re much used in

t he West a nd S out h. They a re of va rious composition a nd merit s. Thefollow ing, which is similar t o H a a s Hog Remedy, is a s popular , as a ny:

P hospha t e of Lime, precipit a t ed, 8 ounces.Common Cha lk, in pow der, 6 ounces.Ca rbona te of Ma gnesium, pow dered, 2 ounces.



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Ca psicum, pow dered, 1/2ounce.

Mix t hem w ell toget her.

3989. Hog Cholera Cure.

The follow ing is simila r t o a noth er popula r pow der :

B ica rbona t e of S odium, 2 ounces.P ow dered G ent ia n , 2 ounces.P ow dered G inger , 3 ounces.P ow dered Nit re, 1 ounce.P ow dered Cha lk, 8 ounces.

Mix them t horoughly.

The doses of these powders are, as a preventive, from 1 to 2 tea-spoonfuls in feed twice a day; as a cure, a tablespoonful 3 or 4 times aday .

3990. Poultry Powder.

For the diseases incident to poultry a general powder may be prepared

a s follow s :

B one, ground, or S la ked Lime, 12 ounces.G ent ia n , pow dered, 1 ounce.Ca psicum, pow dered, 1 ounce.G inger, pow dered, 2 ounces.S ulphur, 1 ounce.

Mix them w ell together. P ut a tea spoonful in a qua rt of feed.

3991. Egg Food.

P hospha te of Lime or G round B one, 12 ounces.Ca psicum, in pow der , 1 ounce.G inger, in pow der , 2 ounces.



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Ca nt ha r ides, in pow der, 1 dra chm.S ulphur, 1 ounce.Nit ra t e of P ot a ssium, pow dered, 1 ounce.

Mix th em well. P ut a ta blespoonful in a qua rt of feed.

3992. Worm Powder.

For Worm s and Botts in H or ses and Catt l e.

Ca pe Aloes, in pow der , 5 ounces.B et el or Areca Nut , in pow der , 8 ounces.Anise, in pow der, 1 ounce.Fenugreek S eed, in pow der , 2 ounces.

Mix them well together. Dose, 2 tablespoonfuls in feed, morning andnight.

CORN, BUNION, AND CHILBLAIN CURES.

For the past few years Corn Cures have been the rage, and havebecome almost as plenty, but not quite so painful, as the cornsthemselves. The most popular remedies have been those in which

Collodion has been used as a base, and which form an arti f icial skinwhen applied, and thus keep the medicinal agents in place. The sameremedies also apply to bunions. Chilblains require other treatment, buta re included under this hea ding.

3993. Corn Killer.

This preparation is similar to a variety of preparations known asGerman Corn Cures, Corn Eradicators, and by many other names.

Extract of Cannabis Indica is used in some, giving the preparation agreenish color.

G un C ot t on (P yroxylin), 200 gra ins.

E t her (S ulphuric), 121/2flounces.



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Alcohol, 31/2fl. ounces.

Sa licylic Acid, . 2 ounces a v.Chlor ide of Zinc, 1 ounce a v.

Mix the Ether and Alcohol and dissolve the Gun Cotton in the mixture(this will require a day or two), then add the Salicylic Acid and, when ithas dissolved, add the Chloride of Zinc. Keep tightly stopped and awayfrom th e light or fire.

This is a pplied once a da y for th ree da ys in su ccession, t he pa rt is th enbat hed in wa rm w a ter a nd the skin a nd a dher ing corn removed. I t ma ya lso be a pplied to bunions.

3994. Corn SalveCaustic.

A number of Corn Salves have been popular proprietary preparations,but a re not genera lly so effective a s t he foregoing.

Ca ust ic S oda or P ot a ssa , 4 ounces a v.Wa t er , 4 fl. ounces.S t a rch, in fine pow der, 1 ounce a v.G lycer in , 8 ounces a v.

Dissolve the Soda or Potassa in the Water by the aid of heat, mix the

Starch with the Glycerin and heat, with constant stirr ing, unti l theStarch is entirely gelatinized and the preparation is of a uniformconsistence, then mix with it the warm solution of Soda and put upw hile w a rm in sm a ll, w ide-mouth bott les or gla ss boxes.

To use, spread a little of the sa lve on t he corn or bun ion, t a king care t ocover only the part to. be removed, cover with a piece of cloth and allowto rema in from t w o to four hours, then soa k the part s in wa rm w a ter .

This is a caustic application and needs only to be applied once or twice.

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3995. Corn SalveMagic.

Sa licylic Acid, 2 dra chms.Arsenic, 1 dra chm.P et rola tum, 1 ounce.

Mix them by rubbing well together to form a salye which may bea pplied on a piece of linen.

3996. Corn Plaster.

The most familiar Corn Plasters are those made by spreading someadhesive plaster over thick felt and then cutting, leaving a hole in thecentre, allowing the corn to stick up and thus relieving the pressure

upon it .

A good Corn Plaster, to be spread upon leather or cloth, and thusapplied to the corn, may be made with Salicylic Acid 1 part, BurgundyP itch 1 par t, Yellow Wa x 1 par t, melted t ogether a nd m ixed.

3997. Chilblain Lotion.

Oil of E uca lypt us, 2 fl. ounces.

Ca mphor, 2 ounces a v.Ca rbolic Acid, 1 ounce a v.Alcohol, sufficient t o ma ke 1 pint .

Mix and dissolve. To be applied night and morning. It reduces theinflamm a tion a nd is a sure cure for chilblains before th ey break.

3998. Chilblain Ointment.

Oil of E uca lypt us, 1 fl. ounce.Ca mphor , 1 ounce a v.

Ca rbolic Acid, 1/2ounce a v.

Yellow Wa x, 2 ounces a v.P et rola tum, 12 ounces a v.



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Mix the Wax and Petrolatum and, having mixed the other ingredientsa nd dissolved them, a dd t o th e melted subst a nces w hile cooling an d mixwell. This is a soothing and curative ointment for chilblains and tenderfeet.

COUGH REMEDIES.

The variety of cough preparations sold as proprietary remedies isgreater than any other l ine of "patent medicines, " and their salealtogether is probably as large as any, but being distr ibuted among somany different kinds is not so noticeable as of some other lines ofremedies. In t he formu las w hich follow w e ha ve select ed represent a tivesonly of such as are most popular. They are known on the market bynames similar to those given, but the formulas do not claim to make

exa ct du plica t es of ma nufa ctu rer's propriet a ry m edicines, only t ha t t heya re a s good a s a ny. As a general cough r emedy th e first one of th e series(No. 3999) is recomm ended a s giving good sa t isfa ct ion. It is not like a nyoth er in th e mar ket, but w ill ma ke a fine prepar a tion.

3999. Cough Remedy.

P a regor ic, 8 fl. ounces.Fluid E xt ra ct Ipeca c, 1 fl. ounce.Fluid E xt ra ct Squill, 1 fl. ounce.

Tinct ure Tolu, 2 fl. ounces.Tincture Lobelia , 1 fl. ounce.Tinct ure H yoscya mus, 2 fl. ounces.

P ow dered E xt ra ct of Liquorice, 1/2ounce a v.

Ta rt a r E met ic, 50 gra ins.Muria t e of Ammonia , 2 ounces a v.

Chloroform, 1/2ounce a v.

C a rbona t e of Ma gnesium, 1/2ounce a v.

S uga r , 5 pounds a v.

Wa ter, sufficient to ma ke a ga llon.

Rub t he Tinctu re of Tolu wit h t he Ca rbona te of Ma gnesium in a morta r,mix the Tinctures and Fluid Extracts with half a gallon of Water,dissolve th e Extr a ct of Liquorice in t he mixture, a dd it t o th e Magn esia ,etc. , in the mortar and filter through paper until clear. Dissolve the



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Ta rt a r E metic in 4 ounces of boiling Wa ter a nd a dd t he solution a nd t heMuriate of Ammonia to the f i l trate and dissolve, put the Sugar in agallon bottle or jug, add the Chloroform to the dry Sugar and mix themthoroughly, then add the liquid previously prepared and enough Waterto make a ga llon, an d dissolve the Suga r by a gita tion.

This is an excellent general cough remedy, the dose being 1/4 to 1

teaspoonful.

4000. Cough Balsam.

Tinct ure of Tolu, 1/2fl. oun ce.

Tinct ure of Opium, 1/2fl. oun ce.

Tinct ure of B loodroot , 1/2fl. oun ce.

F luid E xt ra ct of Conium, 1/2fl. oun ce.

Fluid E xt ra ct of E leca mpa ne, 1/4fl. oun ce.

Oil of S a ssa fra s, 5 drops.Ta rt a r E met ic, 8 gra ins.B oiling Wa t er , 1 fl. ounce.New Orlea ns Mola sses, 14 fl. ounces.

Dissolve the Tartar Emetic in the boiling Water and add it to the

Molasses, dissolve the Oil of Sassafras in the Tincture of Tolu, mix itw ith t he other t inctures a nd f luid extra cts , a nd a dd t he Molasses to themixture, sha king them th oroughly together.

4001. Cough Cordial.

Anise S eed, 1/2ounce a v.

Fennel S eed, 20 gra ins.B lood Root , 180 gra ins.Wild Cherry, 1 ounce a v.

Liquorice Root , 1/2ounce a v.

Alcohol, 6 fl. ounces.Wa ter, q . s., or 10 fl. ounces.S uga r , 6 ounces a v.



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Grind the drugs to a coarse powder, mix the Alcohol with 8 ounces ofWater and, having moistened the drug with 4 ounces of the mixture,allow them to macerate in a covered vessel for 24 hours; then packmoderately in a percolator, pour upon them the remainder of the liquid

a nd percolat e, adding Wa ter t hrough t he percolat or a fter th e l iquid ha sdisa ppear ed from t he surfa ce, an d cont inuing t he percola tion unt il 13 fl.ounces have pa ssed. In th is dissolve the Suga r a nd, a f ter sta nding a fewda ys, filter.

4002. Cough Cure.

S yrup of S q uill, 3 fl. ounces.S yrup of Tolu, 6 fl. ounces.

Wine of I peca c, 3 fl. ounces.H ydrocya nic Acid, dilut ed, 2 fl. dra chms.Tinct ure of Opium, Ca mphora ted, 3 fl. ounces.

Tinctur e of Sa nguina ria , 1/2fl. oun ce.

Mix th em. This is a n excellent seda t ive cough cure.

4003. Cough Honey.

S ulpha t e of Morphine, 8 gra ins.Ta rt a r E met ic, 8 gra ins.Muria t e of Ammonia , 256 gra ins.B oiling Wa t er , 1 fl. ounce.Tinct ure of Opium, Ca mphora ted, 1 fl. ounce.

Tinct ure of Tolu, 1/2fl. ounce.

S uga r , 14 ounces a v.Wa t er , 7 fl. ounces.

Mix the Tinctures with the Sugar and agitate in a bottle, dissolve theMorphine and Tartar Emetic in the boiling Water, and the Muriate ofAmmonia in 6 ounces of cold Water; mix the solutions and add them toth e Suga r in the bott le. Dissolve by a gita tion.

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Ma gnesium Ca rbona te a nd Wa ter, and f i l tered.

4004. Consumption Cure.


Fluid E xt ra ct of Lobelia , 1/4fl. oun ce.

F luid E xt ra ct of India n Ca nna bis, 1/4fl. oun ce.

S ulpha t e of Morphine, 8 gra ins.Ta rt a r E met ic, 8 gra ins.Chloroform, 1 fl. dra chm.E ssence of P eppermint , 15 drops.B oiling Wa t er , 1 fl. ounce.S uga r , 14 ounces a v.

Wa t er , 8 fl. ounces.

Mix the Fluid Extracts, Tincture of Tolu, Chloroform, and Essence withthe Sugar in a bottle, and agitate them thoroughly; dissolve theMorphine and Tartar Emetic in the boiling Water, and add the solutionwith the 8 ounces of Water to the Sugar in the bottle; keep tightlystopped and agitate until the Sugar is dissolved. This makes aprepa ra tion quite simila r to P iso's Cure.

As thus prepared this preparation is not clear, but translucent. A clear

syrup may be made by rubbing the tincture of Tolu, Fluid Extract ofLobelia, Fluid Extract of Cannabis Indica and Essence of Peppermint

f i rs t wi th 1/2 ounce of Carbonate of Magnesium, then adding in the

mortar 8 ounces of water, rubbing them well together, filtering, addingth e Ta rt er E metic dissolved in t he boiling w a ter, m ixing t he chloroformwith the sugar , and then dissolving the sugar and morphine in theliquid.

4005. Cure for Consumption.

Oil of Wint ergreen, 5 minims.Oil of P eppermint , 15 minims.Oil of Ta r, 60 minims.




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Tinct ure, of S a nguina r ia , 1/2fl. oun ce.

F luid E xt ra ct of Ipeca c, 1/4fl. oun ce.

H ydrocya nic Acid, 1/4fl. oun ce.

Chloroform, 40 gra ins.Mola sses (P orto Rico), 1 pint .

Mix a nd a gita te thoroughly. This is simila r to a Western prepa ra tion.

4006. Compound Syrup of Tar and Wild Cherry.

" German Syr up."

Oil of Ta r, 1 fl. dra chm.

Fluid .E xt ra ct of Ipeca c, 1/2fl. oun ce.

F luid E xt ra ct of Wild C herry, 1 fl. ounce.


S uga r , 14 ounces a v.Wa t er , 8 fl. ounces.

Mix the Oil of Ta r by Tritura tion w ith t he Suga r, a dd t he Fluid E xtra ctsand Tincture to the Water and filter, then dissolve the Sugar, bya gitat ion in the nitra te.

This may also be made by adding 1 fl . drachm of Oil of Tar and 1 fl .ounce of Fluid Extract of Wild Cherry to many of the Cough Remediespreviously noticed, aft erwa rd st ra ining or filtering if necessary .

4007. Compound Syrup of White Pine.

To make this Syrup it is first necessary to prepare a Tincture of WhiteP ine, w hich is ma de a s follow s :

TINC TU RE OF WH ITE P INE .

Wh it e P in e Tur pen tin e (G u m Th us.), 2 oun ces a v.Alcohol, 14 fl. ounces.



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Cut th e gum in sm a ll pieces a nd d issolve it in t he Alcohol by t he a id of aw a ter-bat h, or by ma cerat ing for t w o w eeks in a w a rm place.

COMPOUND SYRUP WHITE P INE.

S ulpha t e of Morphine, 8 gra ins.

F luid E xt ra ct of Ipeca c, 1/2fl. oun ce.

Chloroform, 1 fl. dra chm.Tinct ure Whit e P ine, 2 fl. ounces.

C a rbona t e of Ma gnesium, 1/2ounce a v.

Wa t er , 8 fl. ounces.S uga r , 14 ounces a v.

Rub the Carbonate of Magnesium with 1 ounce of Sugar to a f inepowder in a mortar and add to it the Tincture of White Pine, rubbingthem thoroughly together, then add the Fluid Extract , gradually rubthe Water with the mixture and f i l ter ; mix the Chloroform with theSugar in a bottle, dissolve the Morphine in the liquid, then mix theliquid w ith t he Suga r in th e bott le a nd dissolve by a gita tion.

4008. Compound Syrup of Wild Cherry.

Wild Cherry, in coa rse pow der , 2 ounces a v.Ipeca c, in fine pow der , 1/2ounce a v.

B loodroot , in fine pow der , 1/2ounce a v.


Wa ter, q . s., or 12 fl. ounces.S uga r , 14 ounces a v.Chloroform, 1 fl. dra chm.

Mix the drugs, moisten them with 4 ounces of Water, and macerate for

12 hours, then pack moderately in a conical percolator and percolatew ith Wa ter un til 9 fl . ounces a re obta ined; mix t he Chloroform w ith t heSuga r in a bott le, ad d t he percolat e an d dissolve by a gita tion.



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P ine Ta r, 1/2ounce a v.

Wa ter, q . s., or 12 fl. ounces.S uga r , 14 ounces a v.

Grind the drugs to a coarse powder and mix them thoroughly with theTa r, pour u pon t hem 4 ounces of Wa t er a nd m a cera te for 24 hours, t henpack modera tely in a conica l percola tor a nd percolat e wit h Wa ter un til 9ounces a re obta ined; dissolve in this th e Suga r by a gita tion.

4012. Sedative Cough Remedy.

Without Opium .

This formula is given t o furnish a good r emedy w ithout opium (w hich isoften objectionable). This preparation is especially valuable in irritatinga nd obstina te coughs a nd is a pleasa nt seda tive and expectoran t coughremedy.

B romide of P ota ssium, 1 ounce a v.Tinct ur e of S a nguin a ria (B loodr oot ), 3 fl. dra chms.Tinct ure of H yoscya mus, 2 fl. ounces.

Ether (Sulphuric), 1/2fl. oun ce.

S yrup of I peca c, 2 fl. ounces.S yrup of Tolu, 7 fl. ounces.

Alcohol, 1 fl. ounce.Wa t er , 3 fl. ounces.

Dissolve the Bromide of Potassium in the Water and mix the solutionwith the Syrups; mix the Alcohol with the Ether and Tinctures, thena dd the mixture to the Sy rups and mix.

Dose, the same as other cough remedies, but may be given freelyw ithout injury.

4013. Lung Balsam.

Nit ric Acid, 120 minims.Fluid E xt ra ct a f Lobelia , 1 fl. ounce.Tinct ure of Opium, 6 fl. ounces.



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Fluid E xt ra ct of Conium, 4 fl. ounces.E xt ra ct of Liquorice, 3 ounces a v.Oil of S a ssa fra s, 10 minims.Alcohol, 1 pint .B oiling Wa t er , 8 fl. ounces.

Wa t er , 2 pint s.P orto Rico Mola sses, 4 pint s.

Mix the Fluid Extracts, Tincture of Opium, Oil, Acid, and Extract ofLiquorice w ith th e Wa ter a nd Alcohol; dissolve the Ta rt a r E metic in th eboiling Wa ter a nd a dd t o the mixture, f il ter a nd a dd t he Molasses to the'filtrate. The dose is a teaspoonful.

4014. Terebene Cough Mixture.

Terebene, pur ified, 1 fl. ounce.

Acacia , in pow der, 1/2ounce a v.

S uga r , 3 ounces a v.Yolk of E gg, No. 2.Anise Wa t er , 2 fl. ounces.

Ca mphor Wa ter, 1/2fl. oun ce.

D ist illed Wa ter, t o ma ke 8 fl. ounces.

Rub the Aca cia a nd S uga r w ith t he Terebene in a morta r , bea t the Yolkof Egg with the medicated Waters and make an emulsion by rubbingwith the contents of the mortar, then add Water enough to make 8 fl .ounces. B y using L emon J uice instea d of the distilled Wa ter a morepala ta ble prepar a tion ma y be ma de. The dose is a tea spoonful.

4015. Cough Drops or Candy.

There are in the market a great variety of "Cough Drops, " which aremainly sold by the ounce and not put up in the general style ofproprietary remedies. They are usually made by confectioners andmoulded in various shapes, and colored either black, red, or brown. Themost popular B la ck Cough Drops w ere intr oduced by Sm ith B rothers, ofPoughkeepsie, N. Y. A similar preparation may be made by adding to 1pound of Rock Candy and 1 pound of Sugar, mixed and boiled to the



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proper consistence for making drops, 2 ounces Tincture of Opium, 20

grains Tartar Emetic, 1/4 ounce Oil of Anise, 1/4 ounce Oil of

Wint ergreen, a nd coloring bla ck w ith Negrosine.

Cherry Cough Drops are made by adding to 3 parts of Rock Candy and1 pa rt of Su ga r, mixed a nd boiled t o the proper consistence, a very litt lemorphine, tartar emetic, capsicum, and f lavoring with bitter almond,a nd coloring r ed.

4016. Cough Lozenges or Troches.

Many kinds of Cough Troches or Lozenges have been popular asproprietary medicines. Brown's Bronchial Troches have been as wellreceived a s a ny, but now th e compound tr oches, ta blets, or lozenges forcolds a re comin g more int o use.

A good B ronchia l Troche, simila r t o t he most popula r ones, ma y be ma dea s follow s :

E xt ra ct of Liquorice, in pow der, 1 pound.C ubebs, in fine pow der , 6 ounces.

S uga r , in fine pow der , 11/2poun d.

Aca cia , in fine pow der , 4 ounces.

E xt ra ct of C onium, pow dered, 1 ounce.Ta rt a r E met ic, in pow der, 1 dra chm.

Mix them w ell togeth er a nd, w ith Mucilage or Wa ter, ma ke into a ma ss,w hich is t o be rolled out a nd cut into Lozenges of a bout 10 gra ins.

By adding other substances, as Morphine, Opium, Ipecac, etc. , othervarieties may be made. Similar ingredients may be made intocompressed Lozenges, if desired.

DIARRHOEA AND DYSENTERY REMEDIES.

The milder forms of remedies which are used for summer complaintsand looseness of the bowels are known in proprietary medicines asDiarrhoea or Dysentery Remedies. Carminatives, which have beenalready mentioned, are similar. The stronger preparations are mostly



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known a s cholera cures, mixtures, drops, or by some other simila r t itle.S ee Ch olera Cu res. The follow ing a re th e most popular :

4017. Blackberry Cordial

B la ckberry J uice, 4 pint s.Ca t echu, 4 ounces a v.C inna mon, 1 ounce.Nut meg, 1 ounce.Coria nder S eed, 1 ounce.

Opium, in powder, 1/4ounce.

S uga r , 2 pounds a v.

Alcohol, 21/2pints.

Wa t er, sufficient t o ma ke 1 ga llon.

Grind the drugs to a coarse powder and, having mixed the BlackberryJ uice wit h t he Alcohol, macera te t hem for a 'w eek or . ten da ys in a w a rmplace, then fi l ter , add the Sugar, dissolve by agitation, and, havingpassed enough Water through the filter, add it to the mixture to make iga llon of t he finished product.

Dose from a teaspoonful to a dessertspoonful every hour or two untildia rrh oea is checked.

This ma kes a finely fla vored, pleasa nt , a nd efficient cordia l for sum mercomplaints , and will give universal satisfaction. I t may be made fromthe juice freshly expressed from the berries, or from well preservedB la ckberry J uice put up by relia ble houses.

The following formula, although not quite so nicely flavored,- is just asefficient a nd m ore convenient to ma ke at a ll sea sons of the yea r.

4018. Blackberry Cordial.

Made fr om th e Root

B la ckberry Root , 24 ounces a v.Nut meg, 1 ounce a v.



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cause of indigestion of amylaceous and nitrogenous food, and it isrational to supply to the stomach the lacking ferments or solvents ofthose foods, that it may perform its proper functions. Diastase is theproper solvent for amylaceous food and pepsin for nitrogenous. In thea nima l economy d iast a se is a consti tuent of sa liva , a nd in t he vegeta ble

it is found in greatest abundance in malted grain, being now mostemployed in m edicine in th e form of Ma lt E xtra ct. P epsin is th e digestiveferment of the stomach, and is abunda ntly obta ined from t he stoma chsof various animals. Now, while it would seem reasonable to supply to adyspeptic stomach these elements, the absence of which causesindigestion, yet there are few dyspepsia cures on the market that do so,and, as we must follow the fashion and make formulas for remedieslike some tha t a re popula r, w e give a litt le va riety.

4022. Digestive Dyspepsia Remedy.

Ma lt E xt ra ct , 6 fl. ounces.P epsin, sa ccha ra t ed, 240 gra ins.Tinct ure of G inger, 1 fl. ounce.F luid E xt ra ct of G olden S ea l, 1 fl. ounce.

E ssence of P eppermint , 1/2fl. ounce.

F luid E xt ra ct of S enna , 1 fl. ounce.Whisky , 4 fl. ounces.Wa ter, enough t o ma ke a pint.

Mix them. Sh a ke before ta king." Dose, tea spoonful or m ore a fter mea ls.

This is not a nice-looking mixture, and would hardly be a popularremedy for t he ma rket. It is a lso too expensive for genera l sa le, but it isa very effective digestive and dyspepsia rem&dy, and may be founduseful by some of our r ea ders.

4023. Dyspepsia Tablets.

S a ccha ra t ed P epsin , 1000 gra ins.S a ccha ra t ed P a ncrea t in , 1000 gra ins.G inger , in fine pow der , 50 gra ins.Oil of P imento, 50 minims.Aca cia , in pow der, 300 gra ins.



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Ma ke into a ma ss wit h w a ter or mucilage a nd divide into 100 ta blets.

Peptonic Tablets may be made to contain in each, pure Pepsin, 1 grain,pure Pancreat in , 1 grain , wi th Sugar and Gum to make a 5 grain

compressed tablet.

Soda-Mint Tablets are made 5 grains of Bicarbonate of Sodium and 1/2

minim Oil of P eppermint in each.

4024. Dyspepsia Lozenges.

A less expensive Dy spepsia Lozenge or Ta blet ma y be ma de w ith

Rhuba rb, in fine pow der , 500 gra ins.S ubnit ra t e of B ismut h, 500 gra ins.B ica rbona t e of S odium, 306 gra ins.G inger , in fine pow der , 100 gra ins.Oil of P eppermint , 50 minims.Aca cia , in fine pow der , 300 gra ins.S uga r , in fine pow der , 300 gra ins.

Ma ke int o a m a ss w ith mucilage a nd divide int o 100 ta blets or lozenges.

ELIXIRS, ESSENCES, AND EXTRACTS.

Quite a variety of proprietary preparations, under the name Elixirs ,Essences, and Extracts , are found in the market, but most of them areincluded in this work under other headings. Of the first, the generalElixirs of Calisaya, Calisaya and Iron, and their combinations, Gentianand Tincture of Chloride of Iron, Elixirs of Pepsin, Elixirs ofLactopeptine, and combinations, have been very popular as pseudo-proprietary medicines. Many other proprietary medicines are also

know n a s E lixirs, a s B lood Elixir, Tonic E lixir, D ow n's E lixir for C oughs,McMunn 's E lixir of Opium, et c.

Of the proprietaryremedies known a s E ssences, Essence of G inger is theonly one w hich ha s a ny popula r sa le, a nd t ha t is more frequently calledfor as Extract of Ginger than as i t is usually labeled. Of the Extracts



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Oil of Lemon, fresh, 2 fl. dra chms.Alcohol, sufficient to ma ke 1 ga llon.

Ma ke an extra ct of the drugs by percolat ion t he sam e a s directed in t hepreceding formula a nd a dd t he Oil of Lemon.

This is used for the same purposes and given in the same quantities asthe preceding.

4026. Extract Pinus Canadensis.

This is a fluid extra ct prepa red from t he inner ba rk of hemlock t rees, byextra cting w ith w a ter a nd evapora ting t he liquor unt il i t is reduced to athick fluid extract, which may be preserved by the addition of 3 fl .

ounces of glycerin in a pint .

A white" or colorless extract is made from this by mixing with freshlyprecipitated Oxide of Iron and treating as directed for detannating(515).

These Extr a cts a re used for w a shes, injections, etc. , and given int erna llyfor chronic dia rrhoea a nd other similar disea ses.

4027. Extract of Shaker's Roots.

Sa rsa pa r illa Root , 4 ounces.Lept a ndra Root , 2 ounces.Ma ndra ke Root , 1 ounce.Va ler ia n Root , 2 ounces.Ca la mus Root , 1 ounce.H ydra ngea Root , 4 ounces.D ilut ed Alcohol, sufficient to ma ke 1 pint .

Make a pint of Extract by water-bath percolation. This. is a generala ltera tive, given in sma ll doses, for a lmost everyth ing.

Other Extracts , which are put up as proprietary, are mostly includedunder other headings. The Buchu Extracts will be found under Kidneyand Li

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