Fever

The apothecary suggests you try…

Cinchona Bark

Taken from trees native to the Andean region of South America, this bark was ground into powder and mixed with wine to counter its bitter taste. The quinine in the bark was the only known remedy for malaria, a disastrous disease that plagued the New World upon the arrival of European seafarers.

Dr. Bateman’s Pectoral Drops

Containing opium and 32% ethanol, Dr. Bateman’s Pectoral Drops were used for chills, diarrhea, cramps, colic, and to induce sleep. Infants and adults alike benefitted from the rather calming effect of this medication. 

Leeches

One reach of the hand into the leech jar and your prescription is ready. Bloodletting was a traditional depletion treatment to restore the body from inflammation, fever, abscess, and more. The lancet was advanced from a curved blade, to a fleam blade, to featuring a hinge and spring mechanism to control the depth of the lance in the vein, but leeches are the most natural way of bloodletting.