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Susan Gilbert cookbook, 1848-1887

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For a Liver complaint Take 1 oz of Dandelion Root, 1 oz Root Liquorice 1 oz Milk Thistle seed put to it 1 1/2 pint of water, boil it down to a pint, and take a wineglassfull 3 times a day boil the 1 oz of Root Liquorice with it, and cut it in thin slices, boil it for 1/2 an hour. Mrs House Sewds receipt April 29th/56 For Disease in the Kidneys Take as Much rolled Brimstone as will lay on a shilling, 3 nights in the week. Mrs Hows Sewd April 29th 1856 When Beer causes Heartburn or Flatulency put 20 drops of Liquor of Potassie into 1/2 pint of beer, it may be taken with or without food. Mrs How Sewds receipt April 29 -
 
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