Henry Thayer And Company
Published: 2013-09
Total Pages: 44
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1867 edition. Excerpt: ...and chlorosis. Antidotes.--Chloroform has been recommended, and also a mixture of camphor and sweet oil. OAK-BARK. Quercus Alba. Native of the United States. The bark. Properties.--Astringent. Useful in bowel complaints. Forms an excellent astringent gargle, lotion, or injection. PREPARATIONS. Fluid Extract Dose, one-half to one teaspoonful. INFUSION OF OAK-BARK. Fluid Extract, one fluid ounce. Hot Water, one pint. Mix. Dose, one-half to one ounce. GARGLE OF OAK-BARK. Fluid Extract, one fluid ounce. Alum, one dram. Hot Water, one pint. OPIUM, AQUEOUS. A preparation of Opium which produces less cerebral distress and excitement than the alcoholic preparations, with little tendency to produce constipation. Strength, the same as laudanum. PREPARATIONS. Aqueous Fluid Extract Dose, ten to forty drops. WINE OF AQUEOUS OPIUM. Fluid Extract, two fluid ounces. Sherry or Native Wine, thirteen fluid ounces. Alcohol, one ounce. Mix. Dose, one to four teaspoonfuls. ORANGE-PEEL. Citrus Aurantium. Grows in tropical climates. The rind of the fruit. Properties.--Aromatic, tonic. Usually combined with tonic bitters, imparting an agreeable flavor. PREPARATIONS. Fluid Extract Dose, one-half to one teaspoonful. TINCTURE OF ORANGE-PEEL. Fluid Extract, two fluid ounces. Diluted Alcohol, fourteen fluid ounces. Mix. Dose, one to two fluid ounces. SYRUP OF ORANGE-PEEL. Fluid Extract, two fluid ounces. Simple Syrup, fourteen fluid ounces. Mix. Dose, one to two teaspoonfuls. OBBIS-BOOT. Iris Florentine. Native of the southern part of Europe. The root. Properties.--Cathartic. In large doses, emetic, used, except for flavoring purposes. Seldom This fluid extract is a delightful addition to perfumes for the handkerchief, colognes, ointments, &c. Like the above, we...