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Chalk Mixture

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

Serves 8

This is a convenient way of administering chalk and is much used in looseness of the bowels.

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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As published

This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 43. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

CHALK MIXTURE. Prepared chalk one-fourth ounce. Gum arable one-fourth ounce. Syrup simplex one-half ounce. Cinnamon water 8 ounces

Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.