a Good Substitute for Pills and
Drugs

a Good Substitute for Pills and

Drugs Tradition: Domestic Medicine | Preparation Type: Historical Mixture | Risk Level: LOW

Important Safety Disclaimer

This entry is an archival record of historical medical practices. Do not use, ingest, inject, apply, dose, or substitute this preparation for modern medical care.

Source Verification & Integrity

• Primary Historical Source: Mother’s Remedies: Over One Thousand Tried and Tested Remedies from Mothers of the United States and Canada
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Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: a Good Substitute for Pills and Drugs Ingredients: Original Measurements: Two ounces each of figs, dates, raisins, and prunes (without pits) one-half ounce senna leaves. Grind through meat chopper, and mix thoroughly by knea...

Measurement Normalization Table

Assembly Process

Two ounces each of figs, dates, raisins, and prunes (without pits) one-half ounce senna leaves. Grind through meat chopper, and mix thoroughly by kneading. Break off pieces (about a level teaspoonful) and form into tablets. Wrap each in a wax paper and keep in covered glass jars, in a cool place. Dose.--One at night to keep the bowels regular. Very pleasant to take.

Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life

Standard cool-dry storage recommended.

External Quality Checks — Not Human Or Animal Testing

These checks can help describe identity, cleanliness, strength consistency, spoilage, or physical quality historically. They do not prove medical effectiveness. - Visual inspection.

What Replaced This In Modern Care

Modern medical care.

Veterinary, Livestock, And Farm Relevance

Historical household practice.

Historical Source Citation

Source: Mother's Remedies by T. J. Ritter (1910) - 📖 Read Source Page in Local Reader - 🏛️ Open Book Landing Page