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Compound Pills of Iron

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

Serves 10

It is a good emmenagogue and antiseptic tonic.

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

COMPOUND PILLS OF IRON. Myrrh in fine powder 2 drams. Carbonate of soda i dram. Sulphate of iron i dram. Syrup, a sufficient quantity

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