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Cordial
For the Virtues of this renowned and famous cordial Opiate, fee Fe- nue-treacle
Historically documented for Cordial within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · FlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Cough
Plaster for Cough* No
Historically documented for Cough within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Itch
Sulphur is a ceitam remedy for the itch, more lafe and efficacious than mercury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Itch
Unguentum Antipforicum, cum Mercuric, Ointment for the Itch, with Mercury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Head
Pulvis Cophalicus, A Powder for the Head
Historically documented for Head within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useFlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Tetanus
" I know of no specific remedy for tetanus.”
Historically documented for Tetanus within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Palsy
Infusion for the Palsy
Historically documented for Palsy within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Astringent
Syrup of Of gleets
Historically documented for Astringent within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Cough
For a Cough
Historically documented for Cough within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useRootToxic / do not self-use
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Burn
For a Burn., if very obstinate
Historically documented for Burn within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Bark · LeafToxic / do not self-use
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Dropsy
For the Dropsy
Historically documented for Dropsy within Urinary & kidney. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Bark · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Cough
An excellent Syrup for a Cough
Historically documented for Cough within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useLeafToxic / do not self-use
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Burn
Salve for a Burn
Historically documented for Burn within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useRoot · Bark · LeafToxic / do not self-use
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Palsy
Infusion for the Palsy
Historically documented for Palsy within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Emollient
Liniment for the Piles.— Take of emollient ointment, two ounces; liquid laudanum, or tincture
Historically documented for Emollient within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
External useToxic / do not self-use
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Palsy
Infusion for the Palsy .—Take of horse-radish root shaved, mustard- seed bruised, each four
Historically documented for Palsy within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Decoction
Decoction of Cinchona
Historically documented for Decoction within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Bark · FlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Gastric-Ulcer
Gargle of Medicinal properties
Historically documented for Gastric-Ulcer within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseToxic / do not self-use
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Gastric-Ulcer
Gargle of Solubility
Historically documented for Gastric-Ulcer within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseToxic / do not self-use
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Palsy
Infusion for the Palsy ,
Historically documented for Palsy within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Palsy
Infusion for the Palsy
Historically documented for Palsy within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Sore eye
OINTMENT FOR SORE EYE-LIDS
Historically documented for Sore eye within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useFlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Dropsy
DIURETIC MIXTURE FOR DROPSY
Historically documented for Dropsy within Urinary & kidney. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Dropsy
DIURETIC MIXTURE FOR DROPSY
Historically documented for Dropsy within Urinary & kidney. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Shampoo
=Mixture for Shampoo.=
Historically documented for Shampoo within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
External useToxic / do not self-use
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Toothache
Tincture of cayenne
Historically documented for Toothache within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
External useToxic / do not self-use
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Toothache
Tincture of cayenne
Historically documented for Toothache within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Pill
The Edinburgh Receipt for Mat¬ thew's Pill
Historically documented for Pill within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Cordial
For the Virtues of this renowned and famous cordial Opiate, fee Ve- nice-treacle
Historically documented for Cordial within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · Leaf · FlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Decoction
Decoction of Geoffroya inermis
Historically documented for Decoction within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Sore throat
Infusion of Salvia officinalis
Historically documented for Sore throat within Respiratory & ENT. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Gargle / oral rinseLeafToxic / do not self-use
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Ointment
Ointment of Brande says
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Ointment
Ointment of Ricini semina
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Decoction
Digest for twenty-four hours; then throw into the decoction a bag containing
Historically documented for Decoction within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useSeedToxic / do not self-use
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Syphilis
Decoction of almonds
Historically documented for Syphilis within Reproductive & sexual health. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
External useToxic / do not self-use
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Syphilis
Decoction of Chocolate of Health
Historically documented for Syphilis within Reproductive & sexual health. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Dysentery
Syrup of Nux vomica
Historically documented for Dysentery within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Dysentery
Powder of Nux Vomica
Historically documented for Dysentery within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Itch
Sulphur is a certain remedy for the itch, more fafe than mercury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Epilepsy
Powder of nutmeg
Historically documented for Epilepsy within Nervous system, sleep & mood. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · FlowerToxic / do not self-use
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Ointment
Ointment of BITES OF POISONOUS ANIMALS
Historically documented for Ointment within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useRootToxic / do not self-use
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Rheumatism
Infusion of Horsc-radish- root
Historically documented for Rheumatism within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useRoot · SeedToxic / do not self-use
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Diarrhea
Powder of PULVIS KINO COMPOSITUS
Historically documented for Diarrhea within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Diarrhea
Syrup of Ginger
Historically documented for Diarrhea within Digestive & gastrointestinal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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Scabies
Sutpuur is a certain remedy for scabies, and more.safe than mercury
Historically documented for Scabies within Other documented uses. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Itch
Sulphur is a certain remedy for the itch, more safe than
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Itch
Ointment for the Itch , with Mercury
Historically documented for Itch within Skin, wounds & external care. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Topical useToxic / do not self-use
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Ache
Tincture for the Tooth- ache
Historically documented for Ache within Pain, inflammation & musculoskeletal. Source wording is preserved as historical context, not modern treatment guidance.
Internal useToxic / do not self-use
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