Items

• Tincture sena

  An infusion of senna and cardamom in brandy for unknown use.
• Receipt for Preserving Eggs. G : W.

  This recipe gives instructions for preserving eggs using quicklime.
• Metcalfs Cordial

  A recipe for an alcoholic beverage made with rhubarb, senna, coriander, fennel seeds, cochineal (carmine), saffron, licorice, and raisins, all infused in brandy.
• Fits of Mother & Confultions

  A medication to be taken by mothers experiencing convulsions comprised of senna, long pepper, anise seeds, licorice, elecampane, and white peony root; and boiled in sack (wine). Should be taken with honey and bread dipped in vinegar. An additional recipe with mercury plant, gerrymander, spearmint, fennel, liverwort, broom, wormwood, and betony is also given.