Cathartic Syrup
Product Description
This recipe is taken directly from the book, "Lee's Priceless Recipes: 3000 Secrets for the Home, Farm, Laboratory, Workshop and Every Department of Human Endeavor" by Dr. N.T. Oliver. Published in Chicago by Laird & Lee, Publishers. Circa 1895.
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Cathartic Syrup.
Best senna leaf 1 ounce, butternut (the inner bark of the root, dried and bruised) 2 ounces, peppermint leaf 1/2 ounce, fennel seed 1/2 ounce, alcohol 1/2 pint, water 1-1/2 pints, sugar 2 pounds; put all into the spirit and water except the sugar and let stand for 2 weeks, then strain, pressing out from the dregs, adding the sugar and simmering over a gentle fire a few minutes only to dissolve the sugar. For chronic constipation, sick headache, etc.; a superior remedy. Dose, 1 tablespoonful once a day or less often if the bowels become too loose; if griping is caused, increase the fennel seed and peppermint leaf.
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Cathartic Syrup.
Best senna leaf 1 ounce, butternut (the inner bark of the root, dried and bruised) 2 ounces, peppermint leaf 1/2 ounce, fennel seed 1/2 ounce, alcohol 1/2 pint, water 1-1/2 pints, sugar 2 pounds; put all into the spirit and water except the sugar and let stand for 2 weeks, then strain, pressing out from the dregs, adding the sugar and simmering over a gentle fire a few minutes only to dissolve the sugar. For chronic constipation, sick headache, etc.; a superior remedy. Dose, 1 tablespoonful once a day or less often if the bowels become too loose; if griping is caused, increase the fennel seed and peppermint leaf.
