Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24
Description
Dr. John Davidson's volume of remedies and recipes to cure various illnesses and to treat diseases. The book, dated August 3, 1843, covers treatments for such sicknesses as pneumonia and consumption to recipes for laxatives and expurgants.
Page 41
Ioduretted Sol. of Hydreod. Potass.
[Recipe]. Hydrod. Potash [I scruple]
77. Iodine grs. V.
Aqua Pura [1 ounce]. Mix.
Tablespoon full morning & Eve.
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Johnson's Diuretic Mixt.
[Recipe]. Acid Tarlaric [10 scruples].
78. Supercarb. Soda. [4 drams]. gr. X.
Spt Ether Nitro [2 ounces 2 drams]
Infuse Digitalis [5 ounces]
Aqua Menth. [10 ounces]. M.
From one to two ounces
two or three times daily.
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Black Wash.
[Recipe}. Submur. Hydrar. [1 scruple].
79. Aq. Calcis [8 ounces]. M.
Chicago Manual of Style
Davidson, John M. W. Johnson's Diuretic Mixture, Black Wash, Alterative Expectorant Pills, Dewers Mixture. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275288>, accessed 2 December 2024.
MLA
Davidson, John M. W. Johnson's Diuretic Mixture, Black Wash, Alterative Expectorant Pills, Dewers Mixture. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275288>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Davidson)
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