Lexicon:Brimstone and treacle

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Term: brimstone and treacle
References: Master and Commander, page 272
Post Captain, page 18
Meaning: A laxative; also used as a spring tonic for children.


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Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.

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