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Historical preparation record
This formula was extracted from a rights-cleared historical primary source and is preserved as an archival record. Historical terminology, identity, strength and safety require modern interpretation.
Source: The London dispensatory by Thomson, Anthony Todd, 1778-1849 (1811), narrative-offset-2167644.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- senna: of senna leaves, in very fine powder, four ounces ; pulp of prunes, @ pound; pulp of cate tiv0 ounces ;_MO- Jasses, one pint and a half’; essential oil of carraway, two drachms
Method as extracted
- Mix according to the source passage: Dob. pesse ey of Senna. «¢ Take of senna leaves, in very fine powder, four ounces ; pulp of prunes, @ pound; pulp of cate tiv0 ounces ;_MO- Jasses, one pint and a half’; essential oil of carraway, two drachms. Boil the pulps with the syrup to.the thickness of honey; then add the powdér, and, when the mixture is n early cold, the oil ; finally, mix the whole thoroughly together.’ Any of these electuaiics is a mild and pleasant purgative, and well adapted for those who are afflicted with habitual cos- tiveness; and for pregnant women. ‘The dose is from-3j to " ‘ 2x 2 ete be fy e 676.
Automated publication scope
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Professional review advised
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- Historical formula: ingredient identity, strength, contamination risk and terminology may differ from modern practice.
- Do not use this record as dosage or treatment guidance. Every ingredient, route and contraindication requires qualified editorial verification.
- The historical use wording does not establish modern clinical effectiveness.
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Primary and supporting references
- The London dispensatory — The London dispensatoryPrimary source for the extracted ingredients and method at narrative-offset-2167644.