The Twentieth Century Home Cook Book

Practical recipes and household wisdom from 1906 — when the icebox was high technology and dinner had nine courses.

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ALOES, BARBADOES

Used in dyspepsia and head affections; also as a common purgative. Dose 14 grain to 5 grains, well powdered or dissolved in hot water. ALUM. Used internally in hemorrhages and mucous discharges; externally as a wash in ophthalmia, or as a gargle in relaxed uvula. Dose: 10 to 20 grains.

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