These packets each contain five grains of pure quinine. Post offices sold these to British personnel stationed in countries like India. A daily dose was recommended and usually taken in the form of tonic water.
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Title: Medicine for malaria
Creator: RBG Kew
Location Created: Kew
Rights: RBG Kew
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