"Rescued From a Bed of Suffering," 1882

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Parker's Ginger Tonic, made of Ginger, Buchu and other ingredients, claimed to cure disorders of the bowels, liver, kidneys, nerves, lungs, and is the best cough cure and strength restorer.
--East Carolina University.

Another "medicine" with 20% alcohol?

Lynda True (below) reports:
One of the listed ingredients, mandrake, is mildly poisonous in even small quantities, and can cause hallucinations, depression, and heart attacks in those with already weakened hearts.

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