Emetic Draught
A historical medicinal preparation combining emetic tartar and ipecacuanha powder in water, traditionally used to induce vomiting for stomach relief during fever onset. This recipe is for historical reference only and should not be prepared or consumed.
Ingredients
- 1 grain Emetic tartar (antimony potassium tartrate) (Approximately 65 mg. TOXIC - for historical reference only)
- 15 grains Powder of ipecacuanha (Approximately 970 mg. TOXIC - for historical reference only)
- 1.5 ounces Water (Approximately 44 ml)
Instructions
- 1Carefully measure one grain (approximately 65 mg) of emetic tartar
- 2Measure fifteen grains (approximately 970 mg) of powder of ipecacuanha
- 3Measure one and a half ounces (approximately 44 ml) of water
- 4Combine the emetic tartar and ipecacuanha powder with the water in a medicine glass and stir thoroughly until fully dissolved and mixed
Nutrition Facts
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