A universal formulary : containing the methods of preparing and administering officinal and other medicines. / by R. Eglesfeld Griffith.

  • Robert Eglesfeld Griffith
Date:
1851
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Credit: A universal formulary : containing the methods of preparing and administering officinal and other medicines. / by R. Eglesfeld Griffith. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    The Hardback is tonic and astringent, of con- siderable powers, and has the advantage of sel- dom being offensive to the stomach. Decoction or Hardhack. i'B. Hardhack one ounce _ Water one pint and a-half !oil down to one pint. Dose, from one 0 two fl. ounces. Extract of Hardhack. Hardback at will Water sufficient xhaust by tbe process of displacement, eBvaporate tbe product by means of a water- batb to proper consistence. Dose, five plains to a scruple. SPONaiA. Sponge. Sponge is the horny skeletons of small poly- orphous marine animals, found attached to I'nbmerged rocks in the seas of most warm cli jnates. As found in the shops, it is in the form ■ f a light, porous mass, of a yellowish brown lor, and very elastic, and readily imbibing iuids. It is used for the purpose of cleansing the urfaces of wounds and ulcers, and, in a com- rressed state, to form tents to dilate sinuses, &c. phen burnt, or reduced to charcoal, it has been Hven successfully in some diseases; probably wing its efficacy to the presence of iodine. Burnt Sponge. Sponge ^ at will ut into pieces, separate any extraneous aatters by beating, burn in a closed iron ssel till it becomes black and friable, en rub into fine powder. U. S. Ph. ' Used in goitre, glandular swellings of a scro- ■doas nature, &c.; in doses of one to three achms. Powder of Burnt Sponge. Burnt sponge ten grains Powdered rhubarb four grains ix. To be taken morning and evening compound Powders of Burnt Sponge Burnt sponge Powdered cinnamon ginger, each, Sulphate of potassa Sugar six drachms one drachm two drachms five drachms Greek Ph. IDose, a teaspoonful, three times a-day, in scro- Burnt sponge four drachms Carbonate of maffnesia Nitre LIX. White sugar, each, two drachms Make powder. Dose, as above. Glarus. Bolus of Burnt Sponge. R. Burnt sponge one scruple Sulphate of potassa fifteen grains Balsam of sulphur ten drops . Syrup sufficient Mix, and form two boluses. One, morn- ing and evening, in scrofula. Cadet. Electuary of Burnt Sponge. Burnt sponge half an ounce Syrup of orange peel one ounce and a-half Mix. Two to four spoonfuls a-day, in goitre, &c. Radius. STANNUM. Tin. Powder of Tin. B- Tin _ at will Melt in an iron vessel; while cooling, stir till reduced to powder, which is then to be sifted. ^. p]^ As an anthelmintic, in doses of half an ounce,, mixed with syrup or molasses, for several morn- ings, followed by an active purgative. Electuary of Tin, R, Powder of tin one ounce Extract of wormwood Powdered jalap, each, one drachm _ Compound syrup of chicory sufficient Mix, To be taken in twelve doses. Foij. Ointment of Tin. R. Amalgam of tin half an ounce Bose ointment one ounce Red precipitate two drachms Oil of peppermint twenty drops Rub well together. Said to be useful in hemorrhoids. Brera. R STANNI CHLORIDUM. Chloride of Tin. Tin at will Muriatic acid sufficient Dissolve, and crystallize. Van Hons. A violent purgative, in doses of two grains. STANNI SULPHURETUM. Sulphuret of Tin. B- Tin three parts Sulphur one part Heat m a crucible, as long as a flame