Discutient Gargle

[ Discutient Gargle ]

Date: Late 18th or early 19th century; exact date unknown.

Publication Format
Manuscript

Source: Manuscript Notebook of Sarah Creighton Wilkins
Institution: Nova Scotia Archives | Source Origin: MacDonald Family Fonds | Reference: MG 1 No. 1 / Microfilm Reel 10,618

Description

A recipe for a discutient gargle to treat inflamed and sore throats.


Transcription

Discutient Gargle
Inflammatory Sore Throat
1 dram purified Nitre
3 ditto Gum Arabic
dissolve in ½ a pint of Soft Water