This section is from the "The Indian Household Medicine Guide" book, by J. I. Lighthall. Also available from Amazon: The Indian Household Medicine Guide
Tansy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . 1/4 ounce.
Crushed Gentian Root
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 ounce.
Pulverized Hydrastis Canadensis . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
ounce.
Anise Seed
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ½
ounce.
Whisky
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
quart.
After standing fourteen days it is ready for use, and will be found to be a fine appetizer and a good stomach tonic, as well as a blood purifier. Dose, a common swallow three or four times a day.
 
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