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.
For indigestion, and during recovery from debilitating diseases which have impaired the appetite. A mild purge should be previously given.
1. Gentian, quassia, grains of paradise, of each 3 dr., Venice turpentine q. s. for 1 ball. - Blaine.
2. Gentian 2 or 3 dr., carbonate of soda 1 dr., ginger 1 dr., treacle to form a ball. - White.
3. Chamomiles 2 dr., calumba 2 dr., common salt 1 dr., fenugreek 2 dr., syrup to form a ball.
4. Myrrh 1 1/2 dr., cascarilla 2 dr., Castile soap 1 dr., syrup to form a ball. - White.
5. Laxative Stomachic Ball. Aloes 3 dr., rhubarb 3 dr. carbonate of soda 2 dr., ginger 1 1/2 dr., treacle to form a ball. - White.
6. Calumba and chamomile in powder, each 2 dr., Venice treacle 1/2 oz., oil of caraway 25 drops, honey q. s. - Lawrence. See Tonic Balls, for other formulae.
 
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