White of Egg and Cathartic 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: White of Egg and Cathartic for Ingredients: Original Measurements: One teaspoonful castor oil every two hours, until the movements are natural. Give no food except albumen water, which is composed of the white of one ...
Measurement Normalization Table
| Original Term | Modern Approximation | Confidence | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| teaspoonful | ~5 mL | exact | Automated extraction. |
Assembly Process
One teaspoonful castor oil every two hours, until the movements are natural. Give no food except albumen water, which is composed of the white of one egg (slightly beaten) and a small pinch of salt in a glass of cold water which has been previously boiled. Feed this by spoonfuls.
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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