1867 Six Hundred Receipts by John Marquart

600 MISCELLANEOUS VALUABLE RECEIPTS.

25

day, and for children from 5 to 10 drops, twice a day.

No. 5. Simple Valuable Mother-Drops.

Take J ounce ether.

J ounce laudanum. ^ ounce essence of peppermint. Mix the above ingredients in a vial, and shake it well, when it will be ready for use. Dose, — One teaspoonful, or 60 drops, for adults. Lf one dose does not allay the pains in half an hour, take another. To children, give in proportion to their age.

No. 6. Hoio to make good Balsam-de-Malda, Take 3 ounces powdered benzoin. 2 ounces balsam of Peru.

J ounce hepatic aloes in powder. 1 quart rectified spirits of wine.

Put all the above ingredients into a bottle, ana ligest them in the sun or near a stove for a week or two; then strain the balsam. Or you may use it by taking the clear from the top as. you want. This balsam, or rather tincture, is applied exter- nally to heal recent wounds and bruises. It is like- wise employed internally to remove coughs, asthmas, and other complaints of the breast. It is said to ease the colic, cleanse the kidneys, and to heal internal ulcers, &c. Dose,—YoY adults, from 20 to 60 drops; for chil- dren in proportion.