Blackberry Cordial for
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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- Formula Verification: Complete Formula Verified
Historical Recipe And Preparation Record
Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version
Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Blackberry Cordial for Ingredients: Original Measurements: Take a quantity of blackberries, strain out all of the juice. To each pint of juice add a pint of sugar. Then put in a little bag or cloth one-half ou...
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| teaspoonful | ~5 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
| pint | ~473 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
| ounce | ~28g | approximate | Automated extraction. |
Assembly Process
Take a quantity of blackberries, strain out all of the juice. To each pint of juice add a pint of sugar. Then put in a little bag or cloth one-half ounce of cinnamon, one-fourth ounce of mace, two teaspoonfuls of cloves. Place this little bag with spices in the berry juice and boil for about two minutes, after which remove bag of spices and add one large cup of brandy or whisky to each pint of juice.
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
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