This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 Excerpt: ...valerian in spasmodic affections, and with conium in scrofulous and other ulcerations. Dose, of the powdered cinchona, 3ss. to 5iij-; of the infusion or decoction, f5j. to 5lss.; of the tinctures, f5j. to f3iij.; of the extracts, gr. x. to gr. xv. The relative strength of powdered bark and the disulphate of quina has ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1859 Excerpt: ...valerian in spasmodic affections, and with conium in scrofulous and other ulcerations. Dose, of the powdered cinchona, 3ss. to 5iij-; of the infusion or decoction, f5j. to 5lss.; of the tinctures, f5j. to f3iij.; of the extracts, gr. x. to gr. xv. The relative strength of powdered bark and the disulphate of quina has been variously stated, some authors computing it as one grain of the alkaloid to one drachm of the bark; and others, as one grain to two scruples. The latter is the opinion received at the Apothecaries' Hall. Officinal Preparations.--Quinae Disulph.--Decoct. Cinchonae Cordifol., Lancifol., et Oblongifol.---Extracta Cinchon. Cordifol., Lancifol., et Oblongifol.--Inf. Cinch. Lancifol.--Tinct. Cinchon.--Tinct. Cinchon. Oomp. Cinnamomum--Laurus Cinnamomum (Cinnamon).--Enneand. Monogyn. Oleraceae, Linn.; Laurineae, Juss. Ceylon. The cinnamon is the internal bark of the branches of the tree; it is thin and convoluted, friable, of a light brown colour, agreeable pungent taste, and an aromatic flavour. Its properties depend upon a highly odorous and pungent essential oil, which it contains, and which may be obtained from it by distillation. Medicinal Uses.--Tonic and aromatic, used to cover the unpleasant flavour of other medicines. Under the form of tincture or distilled water it is useful in relieving nausea. Officinal Preparations.--Conf. Aromat--Inf. Catechu Comp.--Pulv. Cinnam. Comp.--Pulv. Crete Comp.--Pulv. Kino Comp.--Spir. Ammon. Aromat.--Spir. Cinnam.--Tinct. Cinnam. Comp.--Tinct. Catechu.--Tinct. Lavand. Comp.--Vin. Opii.--Mist. Spiritus. Vini Gallici. Cocci--Coccus Cacti (Cochineal Insect).--Insecta, Hemiptera. Mexico; West India Islands. This insect feeds and propagates upon a species of cactus. The female insects, which alone are used, ar...
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