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Description
This late 18th century document describes herbal prescriptions to relieve complaints of "Gravel" and "Stone." One of the remedies called for horsemint, a popular antiseptic herb, and red onions.
The term "gravel" was used to describe a calcium build up in the urinary tract, also known as urinary tract stones, where sand-like deposits caused blockage. The term "stone" refered to kidney stones. The weed called for in the gravel recipe is likely smartweed, a common ingredient in traditional homeopathic remedies, used to combat infections.
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About This Item
- Title: Medical recipe, ca. 1790
- Creation Date: circa 1790
- Subject Date: circa 1790
- Location: ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. S-659
- Collection: Medical remedies
- Object Type: Text
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- Medicinal plants--Therapeutic use--18th century--Manuscripts
- Medicine--Formulae, receipts, prescriptions--18th century--Manuscripts
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