Note 517 — PHARMACOLOGIA. (continued 4)

The Chelsea Pensioner. An empirical remedy for the rheumatism is well known under this name; it is said to be the prescription of a Chelsea Pensioner, by which Lord Amherst was cured; the following is its composition—Gum Guaiac ʒj—Powdered Rhubarb ʒij—Cream of Tartar ℥j—Flowers of Sulphur ℥j.—One Nutmeg finely powdered; made into an Electuary with one pound of Clarified Honey. Two large spoonsful to be taken night and morning.

Walker & Wessel’s Jesuit Drops. This is nothing more than the Elixir Antivenereum of Quincey, consisting of Guaiacum, Balsam of Copaiba, and Oil of Sassafras, made into a Tincture by Spirit.

Hatfield’s Tincture. Guaiac and Soap, equal parts, ʒij—Rectified Spirit oiss.

Hill’s Essence or Bardana. Guaiac ℥j—Spirit f℥iij.