The medical formulary : comprising standard and approved formulae for the preparations and compounds employed in medical practice / by Henry Besley.

  • Beasley, Henry.
Date:
1856
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    Acetum Capsici. Capsicum 3j, vinegar f gxxiv. See Tinctura Capsici Acetici. Acetum Colchici. L. E. & D. Fresh colchicum 3j, distilled vinegar f 3xvj. Macerate for 3 days, and add f 3j of proof spirit to the clear liquid. [9viij of the dried cornms is con- sidered equivalent to 3j of the fresh. Dose f 3ss to f 3jss.] Acetum Destillatum. L. From Oviij of vinegar, in a glass retort, distil Ovij, by the heat of a sand-hath. D. rejects the first 10th. E. & D. direct French vinegar. Acetum Lavandulae. P. Digest 3j of dried lavender flowers, with §xij of vinegar for 8 days. Acetum Lobelia. W. Procter. Lobelia seeds bruised 3iv, distilled vinegar f 3xxiv. Macerate 24 hours, strain, and filter, adding more vinegar to make up f 3xxiv. Acetum Opii. E. & D. Opium, sliced 3iv, distilled vinegar f gxvj. Triturate the opium with a little of the vinegar, add the rest, macerate 7 days, strain, press, and filter. [Dose, 6 drops to 24. 20 drops equal to 30 of tinct. opii.] Acetum Ros,e. P. From dried roses, as Acet. Lavandulae. Acetum Rosmarin^e. As Acet. Lavandulae. Acetum Rubi LuiEi. P. Raspberry Vinegar. Macerate 3 parts of the fruit with 2 parts of wine vinegar for 15 days, and strain without pressure. The vinegars of other fruits are prepared in the same manner. Acetum Rutas. E. 1744. Rue ifcj, vinegar Cj. Digest and strain. Acetum Salvia. P. Sage flowers 3j, vinegar 3xij. Acetum Sambuci. E. 1744. Dried elder flowers Ifej, vinegar Cj. Acetum Scill^e. L. Dried squill 3xv, distilled vinegar Ovj. Digest with a gentle heat 24 hours, strain, and add Oss of proof spirit. E. and D. nearly the same. Dose f 3ss to f 3jss. Acetum Sinapis. Beral. Mustard gj, vinegar f 3xij. Distil f gviij. For outward use. Acidum Aceticum. L. Acidum aceticum fortius. L. 1824. Strong Acetic Acid. Put fbij of acetate of soda into a glass re- tort; add 3ix of sulphuric acid previously mixed with f Six of water, and distil by the heat of a sand-bath. [A stronger acid may be obtained by carefully drying the acetate of soda, or by