Note-book of materia medica, pharmacology and therapeutics / by R.E. Scoresby-Jackson.

  • Robert Scoresby Jackson
Date:
1895
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    Vlll GLYCEBINA—INFUSA. c. Ehamni Frcmgulee, Rhamnus Frangula, bark, lb. 1; rectified spirit, Liquidum. bb. Rhei. c. Sarsx Liquidum oz. 4 ; distilled water, Q S. Rhubarb, lb. 1 ; rect. sp., dist. water, Q.S. Jamaica sarsaparilla, oz. 40; proof spirit, 0 2 ; sugar, oz. 5 ; distilled water, 0 12. Stramonium seeds, lb. 1 ; ether, 0 1 or Q.S.; proof spirit and distilled water, of each Q.S. Fresh dandelion root, lb. 4. h. Taraxaci Liquidum.T>ry dandelion root, oz. 40 ; proof spirit, 0 4 ; distilled water, Q.S. hb. Stramonii. aa. Taraxaci. Glycerina.—This is a class of preparations made official for the first time in the second edition of the British Pharmacopoeia. They are eight in number, and form elegant vehicles for the application and administration of the active principles dissolved in the glycerine. In their formation the excellent solvent and antiseptic properties of glycerine are utilised. Glycerinum amyli was introduced a few years ago by Mr Schacht of Clifton, under the name of “ plasma,” as a fit substitute to replace the oily bases of ointments and other prepara- tions. It is specially worthy of attention, as it has no tendency to become rancid, and is thus better suited than ordinary ointment to preserve any active principle liable to decomposition, while it is, at the same time, more agreeable and cleanly. Acidi Carbolici. Acidi Gallici. Acidi Tannici. Aluminis. Amyli. Boracis. Plumbi Subacetaiis. Tragacanthx. Glycerinum. Carbolic acid, oz. 1; glycerine, Jl. oz. 4. Gallic acid, oz. 1 ; glycerine, ji. oz. 4. Tannic acid, oz. 1 ; glycerine, Jl. oz. 4. Alum, oz. 1 ; glycerine,^, oz. 5. Starch, oz. 1; glycerine, Jl. oz. 8; dist. water, o^. 3. Borax in powder, oz. 1 ; glycerine, Jl. oz. 4 ; distilled water, oz. 2. Acetate of lead, oz. 5; oxide of lead, oz. 3^ ; glycerine, 1 pint; distilled water, oz. 12. Tragacanth, grs. 110; glycerine, oz. 1 ; distilled water, gr. 74. Infusa.—There are twenty-eight formulse for Infusions in the British Pharmacopoeia. Infusions are prepared by pouring water upon vegetable substances, and allovdng the latter to remain in the liquid for a certain length of time, varying according to circum- stances. Infusions are preferred to decoctions when the substances to be operated upon are less dense, and when the desired principles can be abstracted at a temperature below the boiling point ; also when we wish to preserve certain fugitive principles which impart an agreeable aroma, besides being otherwise valuable, and which would be driven off by boiling. The vegetable substances usually
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