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Compound Powder of Jalap

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

Serves 6

The dose of the powder is from 30 grains to ^ dram 3 or 4 times a day if necessary.

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

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

COMPOUND POWDER OF JALAP. Jalap in fine powder i ounce. Bitartrate of potassa in fine powder 2 ounces.

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