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Onion Poultice

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

Serves 1

When children are threatened with convulsions or fits, the application of onion poultices to the feet and limbs is very useful.

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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As published

This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 37. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

ONION POULTICE. Boil thoroughly some corn-meal until a soft mush is produced. Cut several raw onions

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