Tartar Emetic Mixture
From Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide, 1882
Serves 8
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 16. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.
Simple syrup 3 ounces. Mix — Dose, tea-spoonful in 4 table-spoonfuls of water, taken at 4 doses, 5 minutes apart, and this kept up until patient should vomit or get relief. MEDICAL DIVISION. 47 NO. 3. Alum pulv. one-half tea-spoonful. Molasses 4 table-spoonfuls. Mix — Dose, one-half teaspoonful every half hour until relief is obtained. NO. 4. Tartar emetic 10 grains. Syrup of squills 2 ounces
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