Decoction of Astringent draught

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Source: The medical directory : or, family physician ... Which contains an appendix and dispensatory . by Bullman, E; University of Glasgow. Library (1810), narrative-offset-217479.

Ingredients or materials as extracted

• Astringent Draught: nettle roots and tormentil, each a handful

Method as extracted

1. Boil according to the source passage: 7 A Decoction for the same, Take nettle roots and tormentil, each a handful: boil in one pint and a half of water, in boiling, add of armenian bole, two drams : vinegar, half a pint : pour off clear and sweeten with loaf sugar, dose two table spoonfuls every three hours • or take red port wine, half a pint : dissolve in it one dram of the muscilage of gum dragon dissolved in water, take a wine glassful every four hours. After the symptoms abate a gentle purge may be taken to carry off the remaining blood which may be lodged in the bowels or the abdomen, and cause putrid fevers, the bloody flux, &c.

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