Date Original
circa 1860
Description
This collection contains a recipe for the treatment of the medical condition "dropsy." The prescription was given by John Smith to Mrs. Heath.
Biographical/Historical Note
The term "dropsy" refers to what is now known as edema, which is the swelling of soft tissue resulting from retaining excess water.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.017.006
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Recipe for the treatment of "dropsy," SMC.017.006
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Recipe for the treatment of "dropsy," Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
