Historical Bowel Complaint Remedy (Not for Modern Use)
A 19th-century medicinal preparation combining rhubarb powder, magnesia, paregoric elixir, and peppermint water. This recipe is presented for historical interest only and should NOT be prepared or consumed. Modern medical treatment should be sought for digestive complaints.
Ingredients
- 0.5 drachm (approximately 1.8 grams) Rhubarb powder (Historical measurement - do not use)
- 1 drachm (approximately 3.5 grams) Calcined magnesia (Historical ingredient - do not use)
- 1 ounce (approximately 30 ml) Paregoric elixir (Contains opium - controlled substance, do not use)
- 0.5 pint (approximately 240 ml) Peppermint water (Historical preparation)
Instructions
- 1This recipe is documented for historical purposes only. The original instructions called for mixing half a drachm of rhubarb powder, a drachm of calcined magnesia, an ounce of paregoric elixir (which contains opium, a controlled substance), and half a pint of peppermint water together. The mixture would then be shaken and administered as two tablespoonfuls every three hours. This preparation should NEVER be made or consumed. Consult a licensed medical professional for any digestive health concerns.
