1. Sweet Oil                5 ounces

Loosens obstructions, causes flow of bile.
2. Distilled Water          1 ounce

Solvent for the salts.
3. Castile Soap             5 grains

Induces peristalsis, increases the discharge of bile.
4. Oil of Peppermint        as needed

To improve the taste of this preparation.

Dissolve 3 in 2, then add Nos. 1 and 4 and shake until a uniform emulsion is obtained.

Directions: Take two capsules, Formula No. 147: Bile Capsules, half an hour before taking Formula No. 148. The entire contents of Formula No. 148, should be poured into a cup (diluted with water if desired) and taken all in one dose  This preparation should be taken on an evening, the following day of which, the patient does not work, as the contents of the stools for the next 24 hours must be watched. Because of the size of the dose there may be some nausea, but it is perfectly harmless and safe. In such cases a small quantity of lemon, or orange juice may be taken. The best way of examining the stools is by using either a chamber or pail and washing them with water. All congealed bile, which is light and waxy, will float on top, and matter of a calcareous nature will sink to the bottom. If the trouble is due to catarrh, then catarrhal slime will be found in the stools. Formula No. 148 should be repeated once a week until stools are found to be normal.Formula No. 147, however, should be taken regularly as long as the bowels need regulation.

Formula No. 148 has saved thousands from Gallbladder operations. It is harmless and safe. It removes obstructions without pain and should be given a fair trial before resorting to an operation.