dyspepsy

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Aunt Margery "knew where sour grass grew, which you chew for dyspepsy, and mint, excellent for the naushy, and the slippery elm . . . for raw throat and other sore tishas."

From Time Magazine Archive

But he looked so skinny, and was always takin' something for dyspepsy, so I told him I'd give him a good breakfast anyway, just to start the day on.

From Why Joan? by Kelly, Eleanor Mercein

"Deacon," said Joe Digg, "I've heerd of your dyspepsy for nigh on to twenty year; did prayin' ever comfort your stomach?"

From Romance of California Life by Habberton, John

No, any dinner I'd get would give you compound, gallopin' dyspepsy, and I can't be responsible for your death—I love you too much.

From The Postmaster by Lincoln, Joseph C.

Thoroughwort is excellent for dyspepsy, and every disorder occasioned by indigestion.

From The American Frugal Housewife by Child, Lydia Maria Francis