The pharmacopoeia of the Royal College of Physicians of London [1824] / A translation ... by Richard Phillips.

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1824
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    be used, the Syrup being gradually poured in, rub again; lastly, the Oil of Carraway being added, mix them all. This is a stimulating cathartic, and may be given in the dose of‘5iS. to 5j. It is hut seldom used. CONFECTIO SENN7E. Confection of Senna. Electarium Lenitivum, P.L. 1720, P.L. 1745. Electuarium Senna;, P.L. 17S8. Confectio Sennce, P.L. 1809, P.L. 1821. Take of Senna eight ounces, Figs a pound, Tamarind [pulp], Cassia [pulp], Prunes [pulp], each half a pound, Coriander four ounces, Liquorice three ounces, Sugar two pounds and a half, Water three pints ; Rub the Senna with the Coriander, and by a sieve se- parate ten ounces of the mixed powder. Boil down the Water, with the Figs and the Liquorice added, to half; then press out [the liquor] and strain it. Evaporate the strained liquor in a water-bath, until of the whole, twenty- four fluidounces remain; then, the Sugar being added, let a Syrup be made. Lastly, rub the pulps gradually with the Syrup, and having thrown in the sifted powder, mix them all. This is much employed as a laxative, but is generally very badly prepared, containing neither senna nor cassia, and is sold for one third the price which the genuine preparation costs. Dose, 3'j- or more.