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Compound Mixture of Iron

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

Serves 8

This mixture is a good tonic in debility of the digestive organs.

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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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 43. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

COMPOUND MIXTURE OF IRON. Myrrh i dram. White sugar i dram. Carbonate of potassa 25 grains. Sulphate of iron i scruple. Spirits of lavender one-half ounce. Rose water 8 ounces

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