This section is from the "Elixirs And Flavoring Extracts. Their History, Formulae, & Methods of Preparation" book, by John Uri Lloyd. Also available from Amazon: Elixirs and flavoring extracts,: Their history, formulae, and methods of preparation;
Extract of savin, 1 troyounce.
Tincture of castor, 1 pint.
Tincture of myrrh, 1/2 pint.
Digest them together and strain. "This preparation is improved from one described in some former dispensatories under the name of Elixir Uterinum." (New Dispensatory, London, 1770.)
 
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