Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
Aperient No. 1
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 1
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
- Sulphate of magnesia 2 drams
- Carbonate of magnesia 1 scruple
- Peppermint water 10 drams
Method
Mix — To be taken at once; this draught will often be retained when all else would be rejected.
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 9. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
APERIENTS. NO. I. Aperients — ^That is for gently relaxing the bowels. Sulphate of magnesia 2 drams. Carbonate of magnesia i scruple. Peppermint water 10 drams
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