Title

My Unkle Bladen’s Balsom for Man of Horseflesh

Creator

Mr. Bladen

Date

1694/1795

Description

A medicinal recipe using myrrh and aloe dissolved in alcohol.

Transcript

Rx one part of Myrrh two of Alloes [inserted above: Gum] pouder them & disolve them in Spirit of Wine or in good Brandy. [wth] a gentle heat & apply it warme.

Subject

See all items with this valuemyrrh

See all items with this valuebrandy

See all items with this valueAqua vitae (spirit of wine)

See all items with this valueagarwood (aloeswood)

Contributor

Ochsner, Elizabeth

Le, Vincent

Source

Elizabeth Fairfax cookbook, Collection #C0202, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.

Publisher

George Mason University Libraries

Rights

Public domain. There are no known restrictions.