Compound Cathartic Pill
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 20
This pill is introduced to combine smallness of bulk with efficiency.
Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.
A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record
Ingredients
Method
As published
This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 46. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
COMPOUND CATHARTIC PILL. Compound extract of colocynth y^. ounce. Extract of jalap in fine powder 180 grains. Mild chloride of mercury 180 grains. Gamboge in fine powder 40 grains
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.