Compound Rhubarb Pill
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 40
This is a warm laxative tonic, useful in costiveness with debility of stomach.
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 47. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
COMPOUND RHUBARB PILL. Rhubarb in fine powder i ounce. Socotrine aloes in fine powder 360 grains. Myrrh in fine powder one-half ounce. Oil of peppermint one-half dram
Cook this with the app: pantry check, scaling, and the assistant.