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Pills of Aloes and Myrrh

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

Serves 20

Used as a warm stimulant cathartic in cases of general debility and constipation.

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

PILLS OF ALOES AND MYRRH. Socotrine aloes in fine powder 2 ounces. Myrrh in fine powder i ounce. Saffron in fine powder one-half ounce. Syrup in sufficient quantity

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