This section is from the book "The Druggist's General Receipt Book", by Henry Beasley. Also available from Amazon: The druggist's general receipt book.
1. Sulphur 4 oz., black antimony 1 oz., Aethiops mineral 1/2 oz., nitre 2 oz.; mix, for 4 doses: to be given daily in gruel.
2. Alterative Tonic. Add to the last 2 oz. gentian and 1 oz. ginger; and make 6 doses.
1. Antimonial powder a scruple, camphor 1/2 dr., nitre 1 oz.; mix: give twice a day in gruel. - Peck.
2. Peruvian bark 16 oz., nitre 24 oz.; for 16 doses.
1. Black mustard 1/2 oz., flowers of sulphur 1 oz., aromatic powder (see Veterinary Powders, further back) 1 oz., fenugreek 4 oz., common salt 16 oz.; a large piece on a slice of bread. - Matthieu.
2. Cow Spice. As Horse Spice, No. 2 (see Veterinary Powders under Medicines for Horses, further back). Or,
3. Powdered turmeric, liquorice, aniseed, and diapente, each 1 oz.
1. Salt 1
warm water a gallon.
2. Linseed oil 8 oz., Epsom salts 8 oz., gruel 3 quarts.
 
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