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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DECOCTION OF CINCHONA

Boil 10 drachms of bruised yellow cinchona in 1 pint of water for 10 minutes, in a closed vessel, then strain. Used in fevers, malignant sore throat and dyspepsia. Dose: 11/2 ounces to 3 ounces, 3 times a day.

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