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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Linseed Tea, for Gout, Gravel, etc

As an accessory it is in good repute.

Take one tablespoonful of flaxseed, one quart of water and a little orange-peel. Boil ten minutes in a clean porcelain kettle, sweeten with honey, add the juice of a lemon, to allay irritation of the chest. Omitting the lemon, it is good for irritation of the lungs, gout and gravel.

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