A new medicinal preparation for the curative treatment of leprosy, cancer, eczema, and other allied diseases / [Esther E. Algar].

  • Algar, Esther E.
Date:
1894
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Credit: A new medicinal preparation for the curative treatment of leprosy, cancer, eczema, and other allied diseases / [Esther E. Algar]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    2 N° 8493.—A.D. 1893. Watson's New Medicinal Preparation for the Curative Treatment of Leprosy, (jfc. The herb may be collected at all stages during its growth and thoroughly dried either in the sun or in sheds adapted for the purpose so as to preserve it from rotting or the herb can be used in its green state. The herb is converted into medicine for the diseases of leprosy, cancer, eczema and other allied affections in the following manner. o (a) One pound avoirdupois of the dried herb is placed in a cauldron containing one gallon of cold water and the whole is then heated and allowed to boil for a period of twelve consecutive hours or (b) Two pounds avoirdupois of the green herb is placed in a cauldron, containing one gallon of cold water and is heated and allowed to boil for 10 twelve consecutive bours. The decoction so made may be decanted and allowed to cool after which it may be administered in doses varying according to the age and condition of the patient. The proportions above mentioned are those which are believed to be most 15 advantageous but my invention is not restricted to these or other proportions. . • _ Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said inven¬ tion and in what manner the same is to be performed as communicated to me by my foreign correspondent I declare that what I claim is :— The preparation and use of a medicine for the curative treatment of leprosy, 20 cancer, eczema and other allied diseases prepared from the herb herein before named substantiallv as described. •f Dated the 26th day of January 1894. WM. WATSON. 4 • London : Printed for Her Majesty’s Stationery Office, by Darling & Son, Ltd.—1S94