Home Medical Remedies, as Recommended by 19th century Doctors!
ADMINISTRATION  OF  MEDICINES.
Medical Name.
Properties.
Dose for Adult.
Pennyroyal, Infusion
.............
Peruvian Bark, Decoction ..
Peruvian Bark, Powdered...
Peruvian Bark, Tincture....
Pink Root, Infusion................
Pleurisy Root, Infusion...........
Podophyllin...........................
Pond Lily   Root,   Decoction
Potassium,  Bromide
..............
Potassium, Chlorate
...............
Potassium, Citrate..................
Potassium, Iodide
..................
Potassium,Nitrate (Saltpetre)
Quassia, Infusion...................
Quassia, Tincture
..................
Quinine, Sulphate...................
Raspberry Leaves, Infusion.
Raspberry  Leaves, Syrup...
Rhatany Root,   Decoction..
Rhatany Root, Tincture... .
Rhubarb, Aromatic  Syrup..
Rhubarb, Powdered
...............
Rhubarb, Tincture..................
Rochelle  Salts
......................
Rue, Decoction......................
Saffron, Infusion
...................
Sage,  Infusion.....................,
Salicin
................................,
Santonin
.............................
Sarsaparilla, Decoction....
Sarsaparilla, Fluid Extract.
Sassafras,   Infusion
.............
Savine leaves, Infusion.........
Savine, Oil............................
Scammony,  Powdered...........
Senega Root, Decoction
.........
Senega Root, Fluid  Extract
Diaphoretic
...........................
Tonic....................................
Tonic....................................
Tonic
...................................
To remove worms..................
Tonic and Diuretic.................
Antibilious and Purgative...
Astringent.............................
Sedative...............................
Expectorant..........................
Diuretic and Laxative.............
Alterative.............................
Diuretic
................................
Tonic....................................
Tonic....................................
Tonic
...................................
Astringent.............................
Astringent.............................
Astringent.............................
Astringent.............................
Cathartic and Astringent....
Cathartic
..............................
Cathartic
..............................
Laxative................................
Emmenagogue......................
Diaphoretic..........................
Diaphoretic...........................
Tonic
...................................
To destroy Intestinal Worms
Alterative...........................
Alterative.............................
Diaphoretic...........................
Emmenagogue and Diuretic ,
Emmenagogue and Diuretic .
Purgative
.............................
Expectorant and Diuretic....
Expectorant and Diuretic.. . ,
Wineglassful.
Wineglassful
Teaspoonful.
1/2 to 1
teaspoonful.
Tablespoonful.
Wineglassful.
1/4 to 1 grain.
Tablespoonful.
20 to 40 grains.
10 to 20 grains.
20 to 30 grains.
5 to 15 grains.
10 to 20 grains.
Tablespoonful.
Teaspoonful.
1
to 5 grains.
Tablespoonful.
Teaspoonful.
Tablespoonful.
Teaspoonful.
2
teaspoonfuls.
15 to 20 grains.
Teaspoonful.
2 teaspoonfuls.
Tablespoonful.
Tablespoonful.
Wineglassful.
2 to 5 grains.
1/4 to 2 grains.
Teacupful.
Teaspoonful.
Wineglassful.
2 teaspoonfuls.
1 to 5 drops.
5 to 15 grains.
Tablespoonful.
15 to 30 drops.
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Contents of The Late 19th century List of Medicines and Doses for Adults:

In alphabetical order of medicine:

Medicine: Aconite Leaves to Balsam of Copaiba
Medicine: Balsam of Peru to Colchicum Root, Fluid Ext.
Medicine: Colchicum Root, Wine to Iron and Quinine, Citrate
Medicine: Iron, Bromide to Parsley Root, Infusion
Medicine: Pennyroyal, Infusion to Senega Root, Fluid Extract
Medicine: Senna, Decoction to Yellow Root, Decoction

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