OR A CURE OF THE HUMAN BODY Originally published 1835.
Originally entitled "The Housekeepers Guide" this extraordinary insight into medical views of the early 19c which need to be read to be believed.
61 Twisting of the guts.Many at the point of death, have been cured by taking one, two, or three pounds of quicksilver, ounce by ounce.
99 Dropsy.Of rhubarb two drachms, gamboge, and precipitated sulphur of antimony, of each half a drachm, vitriolated quicksilver a scruple, and simple syrup enough for pills 32 in No. two to he taken night and morning.
82 Worms in children.Take calomel three grains, best rhubarb five grains mix the powder in treacle ; give it to the child and keep it worm.
118 Itch.Flour of sulphur one ounce and a half, nitre two drachms, quicksilver with sulphur one ounce, mixed with honey. The size of a nutmeg to be taken night and morning.
Apart from the treatment of cholera there are also sections on sheep, cows and horses as well as household hints.
