Herb Tea and Poultice 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: Herb Tea and Poultice for Ingredients: Original Measurements: Congestion of the lungs. One ounce of each of the following, slippery elm bark, crushed thyme, colts...
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| teaspoonful | ~5 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
| pint | ~473 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
| quart | ~946 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
| ounce | ~28g | approximate | Automated extraction. |
Assembly Process
Congestion of the lungs. One ounce of each of the following, slippery elm bark, crushed thyme, coltsfoot flowers, hyssop or marshmallow. Simmer in two quarts of water down to three pints; strain and add one teaspoonful of cayenne. Dose:--Wineglassful every half hour. Apply hot bran poultices or chamomile scalded in vinegar, changing often until the violence of the symptoms abate. If the bowels are confined, give an injection of half pint of hot water in which one-half teaspoonful each of gum myrrh, turkey rhubarb and ginger powder have been well mixed. If possible give vapor bath. Apply hot stones or bottles to the feet.
Storage, Labeling, And Shelf-Life
Standard cool-dry storage recommended for historical mixtures.
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 for mold or sediment.
What Replaced This In Modern Care
Modern professional 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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