As winter approaches we should all take care of our health. Thank goodness ‘The Hereford Journal‘ – Wednesday 17 October 1792 was there with a few timely tips to get us through the rough weather ahead.
For the Cure of a Fever, which at this time is very prevalent.
Take 3 ounces of the fresh juice of lemons, 2 drams salt of wormwood, 1 grain emetic tartar, 5 ounces simple spearmint water; sugar as much maybe palatable. The whole of this mixture will make 4 doses, for an adult person, and maybe taken at the distance of three, four, or five hours between each dose; younger persons may take two table spoonful’s at the same distances of time.
Please note: this recipe was published in 1792 – in the interest of relinquishing any responsibility for illness or poisoning I strongly suggest you don’t try this at home 🙂
