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Tincture of Rhubarb and Senna

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

Serves 30

This is known as Warner's gout cordial, a feeble purgative.

Presented as published in 1882. Historical recipes may not meet modern food-safety standards. Cook from the modern interpretation below, not the original instructions.

A modern interpretation · AI-generated from the original record

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Method

As published

This recipe was extracted from Dr. M'Millan's formulas and domestic guide (1882) by M'Millan, Alexander M. D., page 56. The excerpt below is the record exactly as published.

. TINCTURE RHUBARB AND SENNA. Rhubarb in moderately coarse powder i ounce. Senna in moderately coarse powder 2 drams. Red Sanders in moderately coarse powder 2 drams. Corianders in moderately coarse powder 30 grains. Fennel in moderately coarse powder 30 grains. Liquorice in moderately coarse powder 30 grains. Raisins deprived of their seeds 6 ounces. Dilute alcohol 3 pints

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