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Compound Tincture of Senna

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

Serves 16

This tincture is a warm, cordial purgative, useful in costiveness.

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

COMPOUND TINCTURE OF SENNA. Senna broken small 2^ ounces. Raisins freed from seeds 2 ounces. Caraway fruit bruised one-half ounce. Coriander fruit bruised one-half ounce. Proof spirits i pint

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