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Title
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For the Green Sicknes
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Date
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1694/1795
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Description
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A remedy for the so-called green sickness, which refers to chlorosis, a condition that included a greenish tinge to the skin and general lassitude. It was often associated with unmarried virgin women, and could include lack of menstruation. Has been subsequently ascribed to anemia (iron deficiency). Remedy consists of a mixture of treacle (molasses), steel filings, anise seeds, long pepper, and nutmeg. Those taking the remedy were directed to also avoid milk, fruit, and salads; and to take one long walk per day.
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Transcript
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To half a pound of London Treackle one ounce and a half of the fileins of steel half an ounce of pouder of Anesseds and a half penny worth of long pepper and hole Nut meg pouderd Mix all these to gether and take a Spounefull in the Morning half a spounefull in the after Noon at 4 a clock and Walk an houre & a half after it Eat no milch fish frute nor Sallets dureing the whole Time yo are taken it
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Contributor
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Ochsner, Elizabeth
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Le, Vincent
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Grimm, Stephanie
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Source
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Elizabeth Fairfax cookbook, Collection #C0202, Special Collections Research Center, George Mason University Libraries.
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Publisher
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George Mason University Libraries
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Rights
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Public domain. There are no known restrictions.
