Source
State Archives of Florida, Collection M81-24
Description
Dr. John Davidson's volume of remedies and recipes to cure various illnesses and to treat diseases. The book, dated August 3, 1843, covers treatments for such sicknesses as pneumonia and consumption to recipes for laxatives and expurgants.
Page 5
Sage Tea.
[Recipe]. Dried leaves of Sage. [half ounce].
3. Boiling water. 1. quart.
Infuse for ½ hour & strain.
Sugar & lemon juice may
be added to suit the taste.
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Lemonade.
[Recipe]. Lemon Juice. 4 oz.
4. Lemon Peel (there) [half ounce]
White Sugar. 4 oz.
Boiling water 3 pints.
Let them stand until cool,
then strain for use.
Employed in fevers, a
little nitrate of Potass. or
Spt. Nat. D. may be added.
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Chicago Manual of Style
Davidson, John M. W. Sage Tea, Lemonade, Water Gruel, Milk for Infants. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. <https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275270>, accessed 9 May 2025.
MLA
Davidson, John M. W. Sage Tea, Lemonade, Water Gruel, Milk for Infants. 1843-08-03. State Archives of Florida, Florida Memory. Accessed 9 May. 2025.<https://www.floridamemory.com/items/show/275270>
AP Style Photo Citation
(State Archives of Florida/Davidson)
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