On consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, and other diseases of the chest : their remedial and avertive treatment; addressed in popular language to non-medical readers, with copious observations on the diet and regimen necessary for invalids ; also an appendix, containing upwards of two hundred formulæ of the latest and most approved remedies, many valuable domestic recipes, and full directions for the practice of inhalation / by R. J. Culverwell.

  • Robert James Culverwell
Date:
1834
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Credit: On consumption, coughs, colds, asthma, and other diseases of the chest : their remedial and avertive treatment; addressed in popular language to non-medical readers, with copious observations on the diet and regimen necessary for invalids ; also an appendix, containing upwards of two hundred formulæ of the latest and most approved remedies, many valuable domestic recipes, and full directions for the practice of inhalation / by R. J. Culverwell. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by King’s College London. The original may be consulted at King’s College London.

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    seldom fail in exciting- perspiration, and are very useful in recent colds. A fourth part only, taken at bed-time, will often procure a comfortable night’s rest and effect a cure. No. 6. Carbonate of Potass or Soda 1 drachm. Citric or Tartaric Acid 1 drachm. Distilled or boiled water 5^ ounces. Antimonial Wine .. 2 drachms. Tincture of Henbane 2 drachms. Digitalis . 5 drachm. Syrup of Orange Peel £ ounce. Mix. Dose—three table spoons- ful every six hours. Or, No. 7. Acetated Liquor of Ammonia 2 ounces. Camphor Julep .... 3 ounces. Ipecacuanha, or An- timonial wine.... 2 drachms. Tincture of Henbane 2 drachms. Syrup of Saffron . .. ^ ounce. Mix. Dose—three table spoons- ful every four or six hours. If fever and lassitude supervene, confinement at home should be enforced, and the following saline medicines taken according to prevailing symptoms. For general Fever, restlessness, and irritability, ivith teasing Cough. No. 8. Subcarbonate of Ammonia... .15 grains. Fresh Lemon Juice \ ounce. Distilled Water ] ounces. Spirits of Nutmeg 1 drachm. Syrup of Orange Peel 1 drachm. Extract of Conium 4 grains. Mix to form a draught, to be taken three times a day.