tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28102666.post8922355978980412966..comments2024-03-28T04:26:30.557-05:00Comments on Boston 1775: Dr. Rush’s Bilious PillsUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28102666.post-52179134901356128602012-02-11T12:55:21.911-05:002012-02-11T12:55:21.911-05:00The use of mercury as a stimulant laxative wasn...The use of mercury as a stimulant laxative wasn't quackery in the 1800's, or now. It works, and mercury compounds are still found in some modern laxatives, though obviously the risks of long term use likely outweigh any possible benefits.G. Lovelynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28102666.post-1458038428505100992012-02-10T14:07:22.212-05:002012-02-10T14:07:22.212-05:00You're right, that's too good to ignore! I...You're right, that's too good to ignore! I love the idea that a quack medicine is helping modern archaeologists.Laura Groverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14923249803235129158noreply@blogger.com