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- Collection: The Huntroyd Receipts. Folio 2. The Medicine Pages.
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Folio 2. Page 43. Recto
In obstinate Coughs, two ounces ofthe syrup of Poppies- may be added- The dose is two tablespoonfuls 3 or 4times a dayOily Emulsion.Soft Water 6 Ounces, paregoric Elix'r2 Drams; Florence Oil, an ounce.shake then,together, & add of simpleSyrup,…
Folio 2. Page 44. Verso
Vomiting Draught{Curran} ten Drams of Ipecacuanha Wine Lenitive ElectuarySena in fine Powder, eight ounces;coriander weed also in powder fourOunces; pulp of Tamarinds and frenchPrunes, of each a Pound. Boil upthe pulps to the consistence of…
Folio 2. Page 45. Recto
Decoction of SarsaparillaFresh Sarsaparilla root, slice'd & bruised, three ounces; shavings ofGuiacum Wood one ounce- Boilover a slow fire from in threeQuarts of Water to one, addingtowards the end, half an ounce ofSassafras Wood & Tthree…
Folio 2. Page 46. Verso
Vinegar ClysterSo made by mixing three ouncesof Vinegar with 5 of water gruel-It answers all the purposes of acommon Clyster, with the peculiaradvantage of being proper eitherin inflammatory or putrid disordersparticularly the latter-Common…
Folio 2. Page 47. Recto
Starch ClysterJelly of Starch 4 ouncez: Linseed oilhalf an ounce- liquify the jellyover a gentle fire & {n/g} ┌gently┐mix inthe oil- In the Dysentery- thisClyster may be administered afterevery loose stool, to heal the intestines& blunt the…
Folio 2. Page 48. Verso
Buchan LaxativeClysterMilk and Water 6 ounces of eachsweet oil or fresh Butter of each2 ouncez- if an ounce of Glaubers Saltor common salt be added to this it will be the purging ClysterCarminative ClysterChamomile Flowers 10 ouncez- anise seedshalf…
Folio 2. Page 49. Recto
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Folio 2. Page 51. Recto
Veronica RubraSpeedwell or Pauls Betony, is knownfor its root, consiting of manyFibres; its leaves soft of a hoarygreen colour, a little dented aboutthe edges and somewhat hairyset by couples at the joints of the hairy brownish stalks, which lean…
Folio 2. Page 52. Verso
For Eruptions in the FaceBoil a good handful of red Speedwellor Pauls betony in three pints ofWater & drink a quarter of a pint three times a day- or you maychop the herb small & put as muchof as can be well wetted into abottle of Brandy- you…
Folio 2. Page 53. Recto
A Receipt for a Decoction which will sweeten the Blood and banish the Scurvey by DegreesOf Sinkfoil, or five leaved Grass } Betony } Wood Sorrel, or Cuskose Grass } Violet Leaves and Wild Strawberry Leaves}Take each a large handfull, and boil them in…