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better its virtue than the habitual drinker who considers it his best friend and never fails to use plenty of it in his hot soups when sobering up and soothing his cold and sore stomach after a prolonged spree. Common red pepper may be given safely in capsules and take the place of tablets. In the onset of chills and colds it is the sovereign remedy.
Number 3, The Canker (Morbid Condition) Remedy
Geranium1/4 oz; Hydrastis 1/2 oz.; Male Fern 1/4 oz.; and Myrica 1 oz. These tinctures should be mixed and the dosage is from S to 15 drops. Where the condition of the mucous membranes is exceptionally morbid, the dosage may be increased or 3 drops tincture Myrrh added to each dose. This is necessary, especially in diphtheria, scarlet fever and affections, acute or chronic, of the bowels, as in cholera morbus. This prescription takes the place of the original Thomson No. 3. These tinctures are easily procurable at any first-class drug store.
Number 4, Bitters
Tinctures Berberis 1/4 oz.; Gentian 1/2 oz.; and Chelone 1/4, oz. Mix thoroughly. The dosage is 5 to IS drops. This combination is exceptionally valuable to restore the digestive organism, correct the bile and create a normal appetite. This prescription substitutes for the original Dr. Thomson No. 4.
Number 5, The Syrup
Tinctures Myrica 1 oz.; Hydrastis canadensis 1/2- oz.; and Anthemis 1 oz. Mix thoroughly and add to one quart of high-proof port or sherry wine and one-half pound of honey. The dose is 1 teaspoonful to 1 tablespoonful before meals. This takes the place of the Thomsonian No. 5.
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