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"THE SUN'S" CHOLERA MIXTURE.
More than forty years ago, when it was found that prevention for the Asiatic
cholera was easier than cure, the learned doctors of both hemispheres drew up a
prescription, which was published (for working people) in The New York Sun, and
took the name of "The Sun Cholera Mixture." It is found to be the best remedy
for looseness of the bowels ever yet devised. It is to be commended for several
reasons. It is not to be mixed with liquor, and therefore will not be used as an
alcoholic beverage. Its ingredients are well known among all the common people,
and it will have no prejudice to combat; each of the materials is in equal
proportions to the others, and it may therefore be compounded without
professional skill; and as the dose is so very small, it may be carried in a
tiny phial in the waistcoat pocket, and be always at hand. It is:
Take equal parts of tincture of cayenne, tincture of opium, tincture of rhubarb,
essence of peppermint, and spirits of camphor. Mix well. Dose fifteen to thirty
drops in a wine-glass of water, according to age and violence of the attack.
Repeat every fifteen or twenty minutes until relief is obtained. No one who
takes it in time will ever have the cholera. Even when no cholera is
anticipated, it is a valuable remedy for ordinary summer complaints, and should
always be kept in readiness.
COMP. CATHARTIC ELIXIR.
The only pleasant and reliable cathartic in liquid form that can be prescribed.
Each fluid ounce contains: sulph. magnesia one dr., senna two drs., scammony six
grs., liquorice one dr., ginger three grs., coriander, five grs., with flavoring
ingredients.
Dose.--Child five years old, one or two teaspoonfuls; adult, one or two
tablespoonfuls.
This preparation is being used extensively throughout the country. It was
originated with the design of furnishing a liquid cathartic remedy that could be
prescribed in a palatable form. It will be taken by children with a relish.
GRANDMOTHER'S COUGH SYRUP.
Take half a pound of dry hoarhound herbs, one pod of red pepper, four
tablespoonfuls of ginger, boil all in three quarts of water, then strain; and
add one teaspoonful of good, fresh tar and a pound of sugar. Boil slowly and
stir often, until it is reduced to one quart of syrup. When cool, bottle for
use. Take one or two teaspoonfuls four or six times a day.
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