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Indigestion Treatment

From The housekeeper's companion, 1883

If symptoms persist, consider trying mineral acids with bitters.

Presented as published in 1883. 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 The housekeeper's companion (1883), page 250. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

ndigestion. Treatment. — The main object in the treatment of indi- gestion is to find out what is the cause of the disorder. This being done, care should be taken to avoid those causes, as above named. Urgent symptoms, such as acrid eructations, heartburn, flatulency, and pain, may be relieved by bicarbonate of soda or potash, or by carbonate of magnesia, e. g.: Bicar- bonate of soda, 1 20 grains; tincture of rhubarb, 3 drachms; peppermint water, 3 ounces; infusion of gentian, to make 6 ounces

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