Infusion of senna

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Source: Modern domestic medicine: : a popular treatise, illustrating the symptoms, causes, distinction, and correct treatment of the diseases incident to the human frame; embracing the modern improvements in medicine. To which are added, a domestic materia medica; a copious collection of approved prescriptions, &c. &c. The whole intended as a comprehensive medical guide for the use of clergymen heads, [sic] of families, and invalids. by Graham, Thomas John, 1795?-1876. n 85029309 (1835), narrative-offset-294309.

Ingredients or materials as extracted

• senna: of compound infusion of senna, an ounce and a half ; cinnamon water, two drachms; manna, a drachm

Method as extracted

1. Infuse according to the source passage: If a purgative be required which will operate very quickly and powerfully, the dose ot the salts and senna here ordered, may be increased one half or more. Common Black Draught. Take of compound infusion of senna, an ounce and a half ; cinnamon water, two drachms; manna, a drachm;

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