Syrup of Rhubarb for

Syrup of Rhubarb 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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Historical Recipe And Preparation Record

Historical Formula Card — Modern-Readable Version

Status: Complete Formula Verified Original Formula Name: Syrup of Rhubarb for Ingredients: Original Measurements: Add to three pints of simple syrup one and three-fourths ounces of crushed rhubarb, one-fourth ounce each of crushed cloves and cinnamon, one dram of ...

Measurement Normalization Table

Assembly Process

Add to three pints of simple syrup one and three-fourths ounces of crushed rhubarb, one-fourth ounce each of crushed cloves and cinnamon, one dram of bruised nutmeg, one pint of diluted alcohol, evaporate liquid by a gentle heat to one-half pint. Excellent in bowel complaint in one-half dram (one-half teaspoonful) doses every hour until it operates.

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