Hives Treatment

Ingredients

• Sulphur 1 ounce
• Cream of tartar 2 ounces

Method

1. 1

   Mix and take one-half teaspoonful every 2 hours until bowels move.

2. 2

   Bathe the body with saleratus water.

As published

This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 20. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

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