Williams' analytical approximations of the leading patent medicines : the following gives the constituents of the best known nostrums or secret remedies advertised to the public. They are in every case the result of analyses, and make no pretensions beyond being honest and careful analytical approximations / [R.J. Williams].

  • Williams, R. J.
Date:
1910-1919
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Credit: Williams' analytical approximations of the leading patent medicines : the following gives the constituents of the best known nostrums or secret remedies advertised to the public. They are in every case the result of analyses, and make no pretensions beyond being honest and careful analytical approximations / [R.J. Williams]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Condy’s Fiuid (a.a.)—Although the makers say to the contrary, the following will be found exactly the same :—1 oz. Permanganate of Potash dissolved in four pints of water. In some samples analysed Permanganate of Soda was substituted for the Potash. Cuticura Ointment (d.b.)—Carbolic acid (crystals) 40 grains, chlorhohyll # o0z., oil of bergamot 14 drams, petroleum jelly 1 lb. Melt the acid witha little of the jelly by gentle heat, then mix all together. Cockie Pills.—Aloes 18 grs., Colocinth Powder {2 grs.,and Rhubarb 24 grs. Glycerine ufficient to make a paste. Divide into 24 pills. Casseill’s Blood Cleansing Tablets. Phenolphthalein es ne 0°75 per cent. Potassium Iodide ... A? 25 ij Saiyan Psd. ae pte OF i Talc, approximately . dea ner SLT oy Calcium, Carbonate, and Sulphate. Sapronsatel 2 zy Water ... 1 ? Extractive ne 3 - Carter’s Little Liver Pills.—Podoph llin $ grain, and Aloes 3 grain in each pill. Daisy Head Powders.—-! oz. of phenacetin makes 80 powders. Doan’s Kidney Pills. — Oil of Juniper 12 drops, Oil of Copaiba 24 drops. Make into a paste and divide into 24 pills.
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