A Good & Approved Receipt for a Weak Spine

[ A Good & Approved Receipt for a Weak Spine ]

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 and instructions for a spine salve.


Transcription

A good & approv d receipt for a
weak Spine
1 Glass of Rum
2d of spirits of Turpentine

Shake them well together & rub
the Patient from the back of
the neck to the spine if in
winter by the fire Night & Morning
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