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Aromatic Syrup Rhubarb

From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882

Serves 24

This syrup of rhubarb is a warm stomach laxative.

Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

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This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 51. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

AROMATIC SYRUP RHUBARB. Rhubarb in moderately fine powder two ounces and a half. Cloves in moderately fine powder one-half ounce. Cinnamon in fine powder one-half ounce. Nutmeg in' moderately fine powder 2 drams. Syrup 6 pints. Dilute alcohol a sufficient quantity

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