mm m:\tm mm }\\l'\'-f\-.-:\:. »t).!..'.' 1 ii- ■ ilk;; 41 WITHDRAWN YALE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY Gift of Edith Agnes Saltus NATIONAL LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Washington I A Pocket Conspectus OF THE LONDON and EDINBURGH PHARMACOPOEIAS: Wherein the Virtues, Uses, and Doses, of the several Articles and Preparations contained in those Works, are concisely stated; their Pronunciation, as to Quantity, is distinctly marked; and a Variety of other Particulars respecting them given, calculated more especially for the Use of JUNIOR PRACTITIONERS. By ROBERT GRAVES, M.D. Member of the Royal College of Physicians, London; of the Royal Medical Society of Edinburgh; of the Medical Society of London, &c. &c. (s"c. From the Second London Edition, corrected and improved. PRINTED AND SOLD BY JAMES HUMPHREYS, At the N.W. Corner of Walnut and Dock-streets. 1S03. A. '1 ?' Nr c o * A^ To SIR GEORGE BAKER, Bart. PHYSICIAN in ORDINARY TO THE1* MAJESTIES, PRESIDENT OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS, FELLOW OF THE ROYAL SOCIETY, AND OF THI SOCIETY op ANTIQUARIANS in LONDON, AND HONORARY FELLOW of thi ROYAL COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS OF EDINBURGH, &c. ©V. Sir, THOUGH it must needs be no small recommendation to this Work, to ob- serve, that it has received the honour of your approbation, yet, believe me, I am equally happy in an opportunity of thus paying a sin- IV cere, though slender, tribute to those superior professional abilities, and elegant literary ac- N complishments, which so particularly distin- guish your character. With great respect, I remain, Sir, Your most obedient And obliged humble Servant, ROBERT GRAVES \ PREFACE. HAVING frequently experienced, in my early practice, the want of a publication like the present, it is natural to suppose there are many others, who must sometimes feel a similar inconvenience or disadvantage. To such medical Practitioners, then, this little manual is chiefly offered; and to such, I trust, it will not prove altogether unacceptable. It may serve at least, often to supply the exigencies of the momeyit, and may even save, on some occa- sions, the trouble of referring to larger works. It will be perceived, that I have followed the example of Dr. Latham, in marking the proper and established measure of several words. This, it is obvious, has not been done without reason, since the pronunciation of some, even of our most common technical terms, is sometimes, either from ignorance or custom, barbarously perverted. That I stand entitled equally to indulgence, in having also subjoined to a number of words A 2 VI PREFACE. their respective genders and genitive cases, may, indeed, be doubted. To the young Phy- sician, however, who happens, as yet, to be fa- miliar with but few of the several medicinal substances employed, tliose additions cannot fail of being acceptable; especially when he consi- ders the timely aid of which, on certain occa- sions, they may be found capable of affording. With regard to the doses of medicine it is proper to remark, that they are meant for adults, where the contrary is not particularly expressed. Hence for children a reduction of the quantity specified will be necessary, propor- tioned to their different ages; to which, per- haps, some Practitioners may find themselves inadequate, without some general rule, or prin- ciple to direct their calculation. For the use of such, therefore, a suitable table has been drawn up, and prefixed to this work, as will be imme- diately hereafter seen. But this, it is to be understood, is intended only to supply the defi- ciency now mentioned, the circumstances at- tending diseases being often such as will render deviations requisite, for which no sufficient rules can conveniently be given, and which therefore must be left to the skill, judgment, and obser- vation of the Presenter. The following table is designed to shew the doses of medicines proper for persons of dif- ferent ages; thus, supposing one dram of any medicine a sufficient dose for an adult, that is, for one of twenty-one years of age, then o- ther ages will require as follows. Ages. Comm. Dose 5j. Proportionate Doses. Weeks 7 i . . Gr. iv. Months 7 14 28 i i * i . . Gr. v. . . Gr. vijss. . . Gr. xij. Years 3± 5 7 14 21 63 77 100 i i i Common Dose 11 5 4- . . Gr. xv. . • 9> . . 3*s. .. 9ij: . . 5j. . . Gr. Iv. . . Bijss. . • 9ij. EXPLANATIONS. 1. Those articles and preparations, to which the Italic capital L. is subjoined, are inserted in the London pharmacopoeia, but not in the Edin- burgh; those, to which E. is subjoined, are to be found in the Edinburgh pharmacopoeia, but not in the London; and such as have no distin- guishing mark, though taken from the pharma- copoeia of the London college, may be consider- ed as common to both. 2. The small Roman letters, enclosed with- in a parenthesis, denote the gender and genitive case of the word immediately preceding. 3. The Italic capital P. annexed to some of the fluid ingredients in the officinal compositions, signifies, that the quantities of such fluid articles are ordered to be adjusted by weight, after the same manner as solids, and not by measure, as is (he case with fluids in other instances. A POCKET CONSPECTUS, Kc. Kc. Kc. Abrotonum, (i, n.) folium. Southernwood. Tonic, slightly aromatic, $j ad 5j, bis terve die. In infusion |j to water Ibj. In clysters vermi- fuge. Absinthium (i, n.) maritimum, caciimen. Sea wormwood. L. Tonic, stomachic, "^j ad 3j. See Cons. Externally in fomentations discuti- ent. See Decotl. In strength it is much infe- rior to common wormwood. Absinthium vulgare, herba. Common worm- wood. Tonic, stomachic, $j ad '^ij. In infu- sion 3vj to water Ibj. In clysters vermifuge. In fomentations discutient, antiseptic. Acctosa (se, f.) pratensis, folium. Meadow-sor- rel. Cooling, restringent, juice §j ad §ij, bis terve die. 10 Acetum, (i, n.) Vinegar. Cooling, antiseptic, diaphoretic; in bilious fevers, singultus, &c. 5J ad £ss. See Syr. Externally cooling, astringent. Vinegar, proof-spirit, each Ibss, alum 3ij, form a good application for chilblains, and for certain diseases of the knee and other joints. Acetum aromaficum. E. ( Rorismarini, salvia, sing %ij; lavendula %j; caryoph. aromat. £j; aceti vini, p. Ib/'v. Macerate four days, and filter the expressed liquor through paper.) Antiseptic.— This is an elegant improvement of what has been long known under the name of Thieves' vinegar. Acetum distillatum. Virtues as common vine- gar. Acetum scilla. (Scill. rccens exsic. £j; aceti %j; spir. vin. ten. 3^.) Attenuant, expectorant, di- uretic, gt. xv ad gt. lx. Acidum acetosum. L. Antiseptic, &c. ^j ad 3j. This is radical vinegar as it is called, and is often used for smelling to in faintings. Acidum muriaticum. Stimulant, corroborant, antiseptic, diuretic, gt. x ad gt. xl, properly di- luted. Also to acidulate gargles, gt. xxx in Ibss; and by way of injection, gt. viij to water giv, in cases of gonorrhoea where the scalding of the urine proves troublesome. Common salt ^ss, water §iv, muriatic acid 3ij,—of this a tea-spoon- ful, or two, taken in a glass of water, Dr. Cul- len says, he has found useful in improving appe- tite, and frequently in stopping vomiting. 11 Acidum nitrowm. Tonic, diuretic, gt. v ad gt, xx, largely diluted. Of late the nitrous acid, to the amount of 3J or 3ij in twenty-four hours, has been very generally tried in syphilis, and sometimes with astonishing success, where mer- cury had been freely, yet ineffectually employ- ed, and the constitution greatly enfeebled from it. Diluted with water, in the proportion of 3J to Ibj, and covered with sugar, it should be ta- ken at intervals, sucked through a glass tube, or quill. Acidum nitrosum dilutum. (Acidi nitrosi, aqua dist. sing. P. tby.) Virtues as the former; but has little more than a third its strength. Acidum vitrioli aromaticum. E. (Spir. vin. reel. P. tbz/; acidi vitriolici, P. %vj; cinnamomi %iss; zingiberis %j. Drop the acid gradually into the spirit, and digest the mixture with a very gentle heat, in a close vessel, three days, then add the cinnamon and ginger; digest again six days, and filter through paper placed in a glass funnel.) Stimulant, stomachic, gt. xv ad gt. xi, or more. Acidum vitriolicum. In the cure of the itch, Dr. Duncan has employed of late hog's lard §j, mixed with vitriolic acid 3ss, in lieu of sulphur. Acidum vitriolicum dilutum. (Acidi vitriol. P. %js aqua dist. P. %viij.J Cooling, astringent, stomachic, gt. xv ad gt. xxx, or more. In chro- nic eruptions, 3ss ad 3nj, or more, ter die, large- ly diluted in barley decoclion, thick gruel, or the like. Also in colliquative sweats it has been 12 given to a great extent. In gargles astringent, antiseptic, gt. xxx ad gr. xl, or more, in Ibss. Acon'itum, (i, n.) herba. Blue wolf's-bane. A- nodyne, sudorific, acrid, deobstruent; in chro- nic rheumatism, scrofulous swellings, venereal nodes, amaurosis, &c. in powder gr. j ad gr. v, or more, bis terve die; or, tindhire made with dried leaves one part to six of proof-spirit, dose gt. v gradually increased to gt. xl, or more. See Succus. JErugo (gihis, f.) praparata. Verdigrise. Al- terative, tonic, gr. | ad gr. \. Externally deter- gent, escharotic. See Oxym. isf Ung. JEther (eris, m.) vitriolicus. Stimulant, anti- spasmodic, gt. xx ad 3ij. Also externally against pains of the head, teeth, &c. with, or without camphor, which commonly makes it more effec- tual. Agaricus, (i, m.) Agaric of the oak. E. Ex- ternally to stop hemorrhages. Before being ap- plied, the internal soft part is to be beaten, till it can be easily torn with the fingers. Alkohol, (lis, n.) Stimulant, &c. $ss ad 3j, or more. The specific gravity of alkohol is to that of distilled water as ,815 to 1. Allium, (i, n.) radi::. Garlick. Stimulant, expectorant, diuretic; in cold leucophlegmatic habits, 3J ad 3 ij, or cloves ij ad vj dipped in oil, bis terve die. Externally applied, it inflames and often exulcerates the part. 13 Aloe (es, f.) barbadensis. Barbadoes aloes. Sel- dom employed; yet Dr. Cullen doubts whether in quality it is any way inferior to the socotorine. It contains, indeed, more resin than the socoto- rine, and less gum in which, it is said, the pur- gative virtue of aloes resides; hence it should seem preferable where but little stimulus is re- quired, and for external purposes. Aloe (es, f.) Socotorina. Cathartic, anthelmin- tic, gr. x ad "^j. Laxative, emmenagogue, sto- machic, gr. ij. ad gr. iij, or more, bis die. See Pil. Pulv. Tincl. t*f Vinum. Althaa, (ae, f.) radix, folium. Marshmallow. Obtunding, emollient. See Decocl. & Syr. Aliimen finis, n.J Purificatum. Tonic, astrin- gent ; in hemorrhages, colica pi&onum, chronic pains of the bowels, enuresis, &e. gr. x ad 3j. See Pulv. To make alum-whey, put 3ij of alum to boiling milk Ibj. Externally, see Aqua fcs* Ca- taph Alum gr. x—j}j, rose-water §iv, form a good astringent collyrium. A stronger solution of alum, as 3J to water §iv, is sometimes employ- ed as a discutient, and also with a view of check- ing the progress of external inflammation. Alumen ustum. Externally tb destroy fungous flesh. Joined with an equal quantity of red ni- trated mercury, it forms the pulvis angelicus of the late Mr. Sharp; which he says possesses pow- ers, as an escharotic, superior to either of those B 14 substances separately. Burnt alum differs only from common alum in having the water expel- led from it. Ammonia praparata. (Qlim, Sal vol. sal. amm.) Antacid, attenuant, stimulant, diaphoretic, an- tispasmodic, gr. v ad gr. xv, or more, sheathed in some oleaginous fluid. Though prepared am- monia may be made to serve as an uniting me- dium between oil and water, and is thus fre- quently given, yet in consequence of the large portion of carbonic acid combined with it, it by no means produces so perfect an union as strict neatness requires. When this, therefore, should make a part of the prescriber's intention, a pre- ferable method will be to form an emulsion, by shaking with the oil and water four or five drops of water of pure ammonia, before adding the salt. Ammoniacumpurificatum, gummi-resina. Acrid, deobstruent, expectorant, antispasmodic, gr. x ad 5ss. See Lac. Ammoniac 5ss, tincture of opium gt. xx, taken at bed-time occasionally, form, says Dr. Mudge, a successful remedy for those long continued dry, husky coughs, where the lungs are not materially affected. Externally discuti- cnt, resolvent. See Empl. Amygdala amara, et dulcis, nucleus. Bitter al- mond sedative, diuretic; sweet almond demul- cent. See Lac, CS5 Oleum. Amyhtm, (i, n.) Starch. Demulcent, 3ss ad 3ij. See Mucil. ts° Troch. 15 Anchitsa, (se, f.) radix. Alkanet. E. Astrin- gent. Used chiefly in colouring oils, unguents, and plasters. Anethum, (i, n.) semen. Dill. Stimulant, car- minative; in hiccoughs, &c. jj)j ad 5j, in infu- sion 3J ad 3ij. See Aqua. Angelica, (ae, f.) radix, caulis, folium, semen. Stimulant, stomachic, 5ss ad 5iss. Root and stalk sialogogue. Angelica syhestris, radix. E. This differs from the former only in being much weaker. Angustura, (se, f.) cortex. E. Tonic, stoma- chic, gr. v ad 9j. Externally antiseptic. Anlsum, (i, n.) semen. Anise. Stimulant, car- minative, gr. xv ad 3ss, or more. See 01. & Spi- ritus. Antimonium cakinatum, fOlim, Calx antim.J Alterative, diaphoretic, gr. x ad 5ss, bis terve die. Antimonium muriatum. fOlim, Caust. antimo- niale.J Antimonium praparatum. Alterative, diapho- retic, gr. xv ad ^ij, bis terve die. Antimonium tartarisatum. (Olim, Tart. emet.J Emetic, gr. j ad gr. iv. Alterative, diaphoretic, gr. -i ad gr. I. Given in nauseating doses, it serves also as an useful expectorant in pneumo- nic inflammations. See Vinum. 16 Antimonium vitrifatlum. Emetic, gr. £ ad gr. iss. See Vitrum. Aqua aluminis composita. L. (Alum, zinci vi- triol, sing. $ssj aq. dist. %iv.) Externally deter- gent, healing. It is useful as a collyrium pro- perly diluted, and as an injection in fluor albus when unaccompanied with virulence, and the vagina forms the seat of the disease. Aqua ammonia. (Olim, Spir. sal. amm.J Sti- mulant, attenuant, antispasmodic, gt. xx to 3J, or more. In gargles attenuant, detergent, 3iss, ad 5 iij in some suitable liquid Ibss. Aqua ammonia acetata. (Olim, Spir. Mind.) Attenuant, diaphoretic, 3ij ad 3yj. Also exter- nally to inflamed milk breasts. Joined with an equal quantity of rose-water, it forms an excel- lent collyrium for inflamed eyes, where there is a high degree of irritation and pain; and when further diluted with thrice its bulk of common water, it serves likewise as an useful injection in the inflammatory stage of gonorrhoea. Aqua ammoniapura. (Olim, Spir. sal. amm. cum cake.) Often used to stimulate the nostrils in fainting fits. The caustic volatile alkali has of late been found an efficacious styptic both to small and larger vessels, combined with a triple pro- portion of water. See Linhnentnn. Aqua calcis. (Calcis Vbss; aq. dist. ferventis Ibxi/'. Mix, and after standing an hour, in a covered vessel, decant off the clear.) Astrin- 17 gent, antacid; in fluor albus, diabetes, colliqua- tive sweats, &c. giv ad Ibj, or more, partitis haustibus, daily, with, or without a fifth part of milk, which renders it much less disagreeable to the taste. Also externally to aphthae, ulcers, &c. See Linimentum. Aqua cupri ammoniati. (Olim, Aq. sapphirtna.) Astringent, gt. v ad gt. xxx. Externally deter- gent. For specks and films of the cornea gt. ij or iij are ordered to be instilled into the eye; but a better method of applying it is, by means of a pencil brush. Aqua cupri vitriolati composita. E. (Cupri vi- triol at i, aluminis, sing, %ss; aqua, P. %iv,- acidi vitriolici, P. x>ij. Boil the salts in the water, un- til they are dissolved; then filter the liquor, and t add the acid.) Externally to stop hemorrhages at the nose, or other parts. Aqua kali praparati. (Olim, Lix. tartari.) L. Antacid, diuretic, gt. xv ad 3J, or more, bis terve die. This contains about one part of alka- line salt to three of water. Aqua kali puri. (Olim, Lix. saponarium.) Antacid, stimulant, diuretic, gt. x ad gt. xx, or more, bis terve die, sufficiently sheathed and di- luted. United with tepid water, in the propor- tion of gt. iij, iv, or more, to gij, and applied by means of an eye-tumbler for the space of a minute, or more, at a time, it serves likewise as an efficacious detergent in xerophthalmia. The B 2 18 ley obtained from the soap-boilers is much strong- er than this preparation. Aqua lithargyri acetati. (Olim, Extr. Saturni.) L. Externally cooling, astringent, discutientj properly diluted. Vide Cerat. C5* sequentem. Aqua lithargyri acetati composita. L. (Aq. li- tharg. acet. P. if; aq. dist. lb/; spir. vin. ten. 5j.) Externally sedative, astringent, &c. IVJade into a poultice with the crumbs of bread, it is some- times applied in cases of local inflammation, and to improve the state of unhealthy sores. Aqua rosa. As a perfume; in lotions, eye- washes, &c. Aqua zinci vitriolati. E. (Zinci vitriolati gr. X; aqua, P. %v; acidi vitriolici diluti gt. x. Dis- solve the vitriol in the water; then add the acid, and filter through paper.) Externally cooling, astringent to inflamed or watery eyes. Aqua zinci vitriolati cum camphora. L. (Zinci vitriol, *ss; aq. dist. %iv: spir. camph. 5ss.) Ex- ternally astringent; to scorbutic and phagedsenic ulcers, and as a collyrium properly diluted. AQU-ffi distillate. Aqua anethi,—Cinnamo- mi,—Corticis aurantiorum, E.—Corticis cassia lig- tiea, E.—Corticis limonum, E.—Foemculi, L.— Mentha piperitidis,—mcntha saftva,—pimento,— pulegii. Of these severally §j ad |iij, or more. Arabicum gummi. Demulcent, 3j ad "Sij, or more; in decoctions ad libitum. See Emuls. C5* Mucil. 19 Argentwnr nitratum. (Olim, Caust. lunare.) Antepileptic, gr. I gradually increased to gr. j, or more, in form of pill, made up with crumbs of bread, or the like, ter die. Of late, says Dr. Wilson, I have given gr. ijss for a dose, and this without any other operative effect than that of slight nausea. Also externally to venereal and other ulcers, diluted in the proportion of gr. xt or ^j to water §ss, when it is best applied by means of a bit of lint, fixed at the end of a probe, or a pencil brush. Aristolochia (se, f.) tenuis, radix. Slender birthwort. E. Stimulant, aromatic, tonic, em- menagogue; in chlorosis, retained menses, &c. 9j ad 3j, or more, bis terve die. Arnica, (ae, f.) herbat filos, radix. Leopard's- bane. Acrid, stimulant, diaphoretic; in paraly- tic and other disorders, in decoction or infusion 3J ad |ss, daily, in powder gr. x ad 3ss, prodosi. As this medicine is apt sometimes violently to affect the stomach, it is prudent to begin witb. small doses. Arsenicum, (i, n.) E. Tonic; in intermittents, periodic headachs, &c. The following is the so- lution recommended by Dr. Fowler. Take arse- nic in powder, prepared kali, each gr. lxiv, boil them gently in a Florence flask, or other glass vessel, with distilled water Ibss, until the arsenic. is dissolved; to this solution, when cold, add compound spirit of lavender gss, and as much 20 water as will make the whole equal to a pint, or |xvss in weight. ["from 2 years old to 4, gt. ij or iij ad v, Dose to I from 5--------t0 7' gt"V a.d Vl'h . -I from 8--------to 12, gt. vij ad x, patients | from J3------tQ ^ gt< x ad ^ [_from 18 and upwards, gt. xij. These doses he directs to be repeated once in 8 or 12 hours, diluted in thick gruel, or barley de- coction. As arsenic, however, when given to the above extent, is apt to excite uneasiness in the stomach and bowels, it may be advisable in general to employ it, in doses perhaps a third less than those here recommended. Externally escharotic; against cancerous sores of the cheeks, nose, &c. in a state of solution, or in powder, once or twice a day, mixed in the proportion of one part to 30 or 40 of some other substance, such as the dried leaves of henbane, or deadly nightshade. Artemisia, (se, f.) folia. Mugwort. E. Tonic, emmenagogue; in amenorrhoea, &c. ^j ad 3j, in decoction or infusion 5j ad 3ij, bis terve die. Arum, (i, n.) radix recens. Wakerobin. Acrid, stimulant, attenuant, diuretic; in palsy, chronic rheumatism, &c. gr. vj ad '^j, or more, bis, ter, quaterve die, made into an emulsion with an e- qual weight of gum Arabic, and half the quan- tity of spermaceti. Associated with alkalines, or absorbents, it has been found also of singular 21 service in some obstinate cases of cephatea. See Conserva. Asa fcetida purificata, gummi-resina. Stimu- lant, antispasmodic, expectorant, emmenagogue, gr. x ad §ij, bis terve die. See Lac. & Unci. In clyster laxative, 5j ad 3ij, dissolved in gruel |xij, in hysteric colics. Externally, see Empl. Asarum, (i, n.) folium. Asarabacca. Errhiiie, gr. ij ad gr. v, every night at bed-time. See Pulvis. Atriplex (icis, f.) fcetida, herba. Stinking orach. E. Antispasmodic; in hysteric affections, &c. in infusion, tincture, or made into a con- serve 3j ^d 51J, bis- terve die. As this herb in drying loses much of its sensible qualities, it should, if possible, be used only in its fresh state. Aurantium (i, n.) hispalense, folium, fios; fruc- tus succus, et cortex exterior. Seville orange-tree. Leaf and flower antispasmodic; in epilepsy, &c. gr. x ad 3j, ter die. Outer rind of the fruit carminative, stomachic, 5ss ad ^ij, bis terve die. See Aq. Cons. Syr. C5* Tint!. A vena, (ae, f.) semen. Oat. In decoction nu- tritive, emollient. Dry oatmeal externally is useful to parts affected with erysipelatous inflam-. mation.—Joined with a strong infusion of malt, and a spoonful of yeast, it constitutes the effer- vescent ppultice so highly efficacious to mortified parts.—Formed into a poultice with vinegar and ■22 applied cold, it is employed also against sprains and bruises, and to stop the progress of scrofu- lous enlargements of the bones. Balsamum canadense. Stimulant, balsamic, di- uretic, detergent, $j ad 3iss, bis terve die. Balsamum copaiva. Stimulant, balsamic, diu- retic, gr. xv ad 3ss, bis die. Laxative, diuretic; in cases of piles, &c. ^ss ad 3i, or more, semel aut bis die. Balsam of Copaiva 3y, mucilage of gum Arabic §ss, lime-water §iv, form a good astringent injection for gleets, and fluor albus. Balsamum gileadense. E. Stimulant, balsamic, 9J ad 3j, bis terve die.' , x • Balsamum Peruvianum. Stimulant, attenuant; in nervous complaints, palsies, gleets, asthmas, &c. gr. v ad 3ss, or more, bis terve die. See Tinct. Also externally to languid, painful ul- cers. United with a triple proportion of ox-gall^ Dr. Hugh Smith used to recommend it to be oc- casionally dropped into the ear, where a constant discharge of fetid matter indicated a diseased state of the secretions. This balsam is conside- rably warmer, and more acrid than balsam of Copaiva. Balsamum tolutanum. Stimulant, corroborant, expectorant; in coughs, gleets, seminal weak- nesses, &c. gr. xv ad ^ij, bis terve die. See Syr. & Tina. Bardana, (ae, f.) radix. Burdock. Aperient, diuretic, sudorific; against chronic aphthae, gou- 23 ty, rheumatic and other disorders, in decoction |ij boiled in water Ibiss to Ibj, daily. Barytes, (etis, f.) Ponderous earth. E. A watery solution of this earth saturated with mu- riatic acid, and known under the title of barytes muriata, or terra ponderosa salita, has of late been recommended in scrofula, indurations of the prostate gland, chronic pains in the stomach, &c. dose, gt. v ad gt. x, or more, bis terve die, in some distilled water.—This compound, says Dr. Crawford, combines the qualities of a tonic, di- uretic, and deobstruent. Beccabunga, (se, f.) herba. Brooklime. L. Sa- ponaceous, detergent, juice Sjij ad £iv daily. Belladonna, (ae, f.) folia. Deadly nightshade. E. *Narcotic, diaphoretic, diuretic, resolvent; in cancers, schirrus, mania, epilepsy, &c. in in- fusion gr. ss ad gr. v, or more, bis die. See Sue. From the uncertain operation of this medicine, it is prudent to begin with very small doses, and to increase them gradually according to their ef- fects. Also externally against cancer, schirrus, &c. Benzo'e, (es, f.) res'tna. Benjamin. See Flor. & Tina. Bistort a, (ae, f.) radix. Snakeweed. Strong- ly astringent, gr. xv ad 3J, ter die. Bolus (i, m.) gallicus. French bole. L. Ant- acid, absorbent, "3j ad 3j. 24 Borax, (acis, f.) Deobstruent, diuretic, deter- gent, gr. x ad 3ss, or more, bis terve die. In gargles detergent, where viscid saliva abounds : also to aphthae in the proportion of one part to 6, 8, or 10 of mel despumatum, or mucilago sem. cydonii mali. Bryonia, (ae, f.) radix. White bryony. E. Acrid, strongly cathartic; in dropsy, mania, &c 9j a exhibition. In order to diffuse camphor pro- perly in water, it should first be dissolved in a little spirit of wine, or expressed oil, and then well triturated with mucilage of gum Arabic. See Emuls. & Mist. Externally anodyne. See (Jl. Camphor 3ij, dissolved in olive-oil ^j, to which is added water of pure ammonia §iij, Mr. Cruikshank advises in cases of deep seated in- flammation, or to quicken the aCtion of parts that suppurate imperfectly. C 56 Caneri chela (arum, pi. f.) praparu!,?. Pre- pared crab's claws. Antacid, absorbent, 5ss ad 3j. Given to the extent of gss a day, they are said to have been of use in leucorrhcea, particu- larly where the discharge was acrimonious. See Pulv. Canella alba, cortex. Stimulant, aromatic, sto- machic, gr. xv ad 'j)ij, bis terve die. Cantharis, (Tdis, f.) Spanish fly. Acrid, sti- mulant, diuretic; in suppression, or incontinen- cy of urine, arising from over-distent ion of the bladder, gr. j ad gr. iv, bis die. Also in certain cases of impotency, cantharides gr. ss, taken e- very night, has proved of use, joined with cam- phor and opium, each gr. j. See TihB. Exter- nally, see Cerat. Eihpl. C5° Ung. Cardamine, (es, f.) filos. Lady's-smock, or cuckoo-flower. Stimulant, antispasmodic; against convulsive disorders, as epilepsy, hysteria, cho- rea, &c. 3ss ad 5J, or more, bis terve die. Cardamomum (i, H.) minus, semen. Lesser Cardamom. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, gr. v ad 5j. See Tina. Carduus (i, m.) benediaus, herbd. Blessed thistle. Tonic, stomachic, gr.xvadxj. Alight infusion, as |j macerated five or six hours in cold water Ibj, proves more grateful to weak sto- machs and less heating, it is said, than any bit- ter; and if drunk warm in bed, commonly in- creases perspiration. Strong docc&icns, or in- 27 fusions are sometimes used to provoke vomiting, or to assist the operation of other emetics. Carica, (ae, f.) fruaus. Fig. Demulcent; no. vj in any appropriate decoction Ibj. Caruon, (i, n.) semen. Caraway. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, gr. x ad 3j. See Aq. 01. es* Spir. Caryophillum (i, n.) aromaticum- Clove,—the unripe seed-vessel of the caryophillus aromatica, clove-tree. Stimulant, aromatic, gr. v ad $j. Also sialogogue. See Oleum. Caryophillum rubrum, fios. Clove-gillyflower. Cordial, aromatic, ^j ad 3j See Syrupus. Cascarilla, (ae, f.) cortex. Tonic, stomachic, aromatic; in flatulent colics, dysenteries, inter- mittents, &c. gr. x ad ^ij, bis, ter, quaterve die. See Exir. es* Tina. Cassia (ae, f.) fistularis, fruaus. Laxative, §ss ad %]. See Eka. Cassia lignea, cortex, fores nondum explicati. E. Stimulant, aromatic, gr. v ad "3j - This is some-. what weaker than cinnamon, which it strongly resembles; it has less astringency, but abounds with more mucilaginous matter. See Aqua. Castoreum (i, n.) russicum, in folliculo prope anum sito, colleaum. Russian castor. Antispas- modic, emmenagogue, gr. v ad j)j, or more. See Tina. 28 Cataplasma (atis, n.) alumitiis. L. (With a lump of alum beat the white of two eggs until it is coagulated.) Cooling, restringent to infla- ted eyes with much watery excretion. A solu- tion of alum, says Dr. Cullen, in general answers much better. Cataplasma cumini. L. (Cumini lb/,- bac. lau- ri, fol. scordii, serpent. Virg. sing. %iij; caryoph. ttromat. ^j; tnellis triplura omnium pondus.) Warm, stimulating to parts disposed to gangrene from a languid circulation, Cataplasma stnapeos. L. (Sinapeos in pulv. tri- ti, medulla panis siliginei, sing. Vbss; aceti callidi q. s.) This often inflames and raises blisters. Applied to the soles of the feet, it is frequently of use in the low state of fevers, lethargic stu- pors, and in diverting gouty pains from the head, stomach, &c. Catechu, (n. indecl.) Vulgo, Terra Japonica.) Astringent; in diarrhoeas, uterine profluvia, &c. gr. xv ad "^ij. When suffered to .dissolve lei- surely in the mouth, it serves as an useful topi- cal astringent for laxaties and exulcerations of the gums, for aphthous ulcers in the mouth, and the like. See ElecJ. Infus. cif Tina. Centaureum (i, n.) minus, cacumen. Lesser centaury. Tonic, aperient, stomachic, '^j ad 5J? ter die. In infusion ^ss ad |j to water ibj. Cera alba, it fiava. Yellow wax sheathing; in diarrhoeas and dysenteries, "^j ad 3J, made in- to an emulsion with an equal proportion of gum Arab, in powder. Externally, see Empl. & Ung. Ceratum cantharidis. (Cerati sperm, ceti ^vj,- canlhar. pulv. $j.) This is stronger than the ung. cantharidis; it is useful in supporting a drain under the form of issue, and in cases of small- pox where the skin is much affected, and some vesicatory required. Ceratum lapidis calaminaris. (Lap. calam. cera jlav. sing. tbss,■ ol. diva ^>jf Desiccative, epu- lotic. Ceratum lithargyri acetati compoeitum. L. (Aa. iithc.-g. acet. Zjiiss; cera jlav. %iv; ol. diva $ix; carnphora $ss.) Cooling, desiccative, resolvent; against chronic rheumatism, &c. Ceratum resina fiava. (Ung. rcsinafilav. Xbss; cera fava %j. Drawing. Cer'Uum saplnh. L. (Saponis %viij; cerafav. 3.V; litharg. thy; ol. diva lb/; aceticcng. j.) Re- solvent; against scrofulous tumours, &c. It is a convenient application in fractures, and may be used also as an external' dressing for ulcers. Ceratum spermatis ceti. (Sperm, citi $ss; cera alb. %ij; ol. oliva %iv.) Cooling, emollient; a- gainst excoriations, &c. Ccrussa, (ve, f.) Ceruse, or whitelead. Ex- ternally cooling, astringent; in unguents and lo- tions. See Pulv. & Ung. C 2 30 Cerussa acetata. (Olim, Sacch. Saturni.) A- stringent; in hemorrhages, colliquative diar- rhoeas or sweats, &c. gr. ss ad gr. ij, with tinct. of opium gt. iv, 6tis horis. Externally weak so- lutions cooling, sedative, astringent; strong so- lutions stimulant, astringent. See Unguentum. Chamamelum, (i, n.) flos simplex. Chamomile. Tonic, stomachic, $j ad 3J. Also in infusion. See Extr. Externally in fomentations discuti- ent, antiseptic. See Decoa. Cicida, (ae, f.) herba, flos, semen. Hemlock. Narcotic, alterative, resolvent. First give gr. iij of the dried leaves in powder, twice or thrice a day, and then increase the dose gradually accord- ing to its effects. See Sue. Externally in fo- mentations discutient, resolvent,—fresh herb §iv ad ^vj, or dried §ij ad §iij, boiled in water Ibiij to ftij. Also in poultice against cancers, &c. boiled with milk, and a like or double propor- tion of bread crumbs. Cinara, (ae, f.) folium. Artichoke. Tonic, di- uretic; in dropsy, jaundice, &c. expressed juice 3SS ad §j, bis die, mixed with an equal portion of white-wine. In a few cases of dropsy arising from a diseased liver, says my friend Dr. Wil- son, of Spalding, I have experienced the best ef- fects from the inspissated juice of this plant, af- ter many powerful remedies had failed. Cinchona, (ae, f.) cortex. (Vulgo, Cortex Pe- ruvianus.) Tonic, astringent, stomachic, gr. xv 31 ad 5j, or more. Should it excite vomiting, ex- hibit it in wine; if oppression at stomach, join with it an aromatic; if purging, opium. See JJecoa. Extr. C5* Tina. For making a cold in- fusion with magnesia, Dr. Skeete recommends as follows:—Bark powder §ss, calcined magne- sia 3j, rub them together for fifteen minutes with a little water so as to form a paste, then add water |ix gradually; infuse half an hour, sha- king the vessel frequently, and filter through paper. CinnamZmum, (i, n.) cortex. The cinnamon- tree. Stimulant, astringent, aromatic, gr. v ad '3j. See Aq. Ol. Spir. b* Tina. Coceinella, (ae, f.) Cochineal. Employed only as a colouring drug. Cochlearia (ae, f.) hortensis, herba. Garden- scurvygrass. Stimulant, attenuant, aperient, ex- pressed juice gj ad |iv, bis die. See Succus. Cdehieum, (i, n.) radix recens. Meadow-saf- fron. Acrid, diuretic, cathartic, gr. ss ad gr. iij, bis die. As, however, even small doses in substance have produced alarming effects, it is now commonly given in the form of oxymel or syrup; which see. CWocynthis, (Tdis, f.) fruaus medulla. Bitter apple. Strongly cathartic, gr. iij ad gr. viij, tri- turated with some gummy, farinaceous matter. See Extr. ;j« Colombo, (ae, f.) radix. Tonic, stomachic; in bilious vomitings and diarrhoeas, &c. gr. x ad 3S3, in infusion j}j ad 3J. See Tina. Confaio aromatic a. (Zedoaria, croci, sing. Vbss ; pulv. chelar cancri comp. %xvj; cinnam. myristica, sing, zjj; caryoph. arom. ^j; cardam. %ss; sacch. purif. lb//.) Stimulant, antispasmodic, astrin- gent, gr. xv ad 3J. Confaio opiata. L. (Opii "^rj,- piper is longi, zingib. carui, sing. %ij; syr. papav. albi, ad mellis crassitudinem decoai, triplum omnium pondus*) Sti- mulant, carminative, anodyne, gr. x ad 3ss, Thirty-six gr. contain one of opium. Conserva absinthti maritimi. L. (Absinth, marit. %iv; sacch. purif. lb/'.) Tonic, stomachic, gij ad ?ss, bis terve die. Conserve of sea-wormwood gj, rust of iron gss, conserve of arum 3iij, sy- rup of orange-peel q. s.—dose, the size of a nut- meg, night and morn, against hypochondriasis, epilepsy, worms, amcnorrhosay Sec. Conserva ari. L. (Ari recent. IbjM-; sacch. pu- rif. ihiss.) Stimulant, attenuant, diuretic, 3ss ad 3iss, bis, ter, quaterve die. Conserva aurantii hispalensis corticis exterioris. (Cort. aurant. %iv; sacch. pur. ft/.) Tonic, sto- machic, 5ij ad 3v, bis terve die. Conserva cynosbati. (Cynosb. lb/; sacch. pur. %xx.) Cooling, restringent, 3ij ad 5V.J., 38 Conserva lujula. L. (Lujula grj; sacch. pur. ft/.) Subacid, cooling, restringent, 31J ad gss. Conserva mentha. E. Mentha sativafd. recent. %js saccharipurif. pij.) Stimulant, stomachic; in sicknesses and weaknesses of the stomach, &c. 5J ad 3iij. Conserva pruni sylvestris. (Pulpa prunorum %iv; sacch. pur. ft/.) Astringent; in diarrhoeas, &c. 3ij ad gss. Conserva rosa rubra. (Rosar. rubr. §*v; sacch. purif. ft/.) Subastringent, 3ij ad 3SS. Conserva scilla. L. (Scilla. rec. %j; sacch. pur. %v.)„ Expectorant, diuretic, 5ss ad 3J, bis terve die. Contrayerva, (ae, f.) radix. Stimulant, antisep- tic, diaphoretic, gr. x ad 3ss, in infusion or de- coction 3ss ad 5j, or more. See Pulv. Also detergent in gargles for the putrid sore-throat,— gss boiled a short time in compound barley-de- coction £xij, to which, when strained, arc ad- ded vinegar gij, tindt. of myrrh %), honey 5yj. Convallaria, (ae, f.) radix. Solomon's seal. E. Mucilaginous, demulcent. This is commonly used in the form of poultice, as a discutient in inflammations, contusions, &c. Corallium (i, n.) rubrtim praparatum. Pre- pared red coral. L. Absorbent, antacid, gr. x ad 5j. 34 Conundrum, (i, n.) semen. Coriander. Stimu- lant, carminative, $j ad 3j. Cornu cervi. Hartshorn. Boiled in water, it gives out an emollient nutritious jelly. An ele- gant jelly is prepared, by boiling gvj of shavings in water ftvj to ftij, adding to the strained li- quor of Seville orange or lemon-juice gj, white- wine giv, sugar gvj, and then boiling the whole to a due consistence. See Liquor vdat. Sal, & seq. Cornu cervi ustum. Absorbent, antacid, a- stringent, 3ss ad 3iss. See Decoa. Creta praparata. Prepared chalk. Absor- bent, antacid, 3j ad 3J. In diarrhoeas and dy- senteries even 5ij have been given for a dose. See Mist, cif Pulv. Crocus, (i, m.) floris stigma. Saffron. Cordial, diaphoretic, gr. v ad 3ss. See Syr. C5* Tina. Crocus antimonii. (Olim, Crocus metallorum.) Regulus of antimony. Violently emetic, gr. j ad gr. iv. Cubeba, (ae, f.) The cubeb. -Stimulant, aro- matic, gr. v ad 3j. This is far inferior to pep- per in aromatic warmth, but its odour is thought more agreeable. Cucumis (is, m.) agrestis, fruaus recens. Wild cucumber. See Elaterium-, which is wholly pre- pared from it. $5 Cuniinum, (i, n.) semen. Cummin. Stimulant, antispasmodic, $j ad 31. Externally, see Cd- tapl. iff Emplastrum. Cuprum ammoniaeum. E. (Cupri vitriolati pu- riss. partes duas,- ammonia ppta partes tres. Rub them together in a glass mortar until they unite into an uniform violet-coloured mass, which must first be dried on blotting paper, and after- wards by a gentle heat. The product should be kept in a well-closed phial.) Astringent, ante- piieptic, gr. j ad gr. v, bis terve die. Half a grain for a dose is enough to begin with. See Pilulac. Cuprum vitri'Aatum. (Olim, Vitriol, ccerul.) Speedily emetic, gr. ij ad gr. x, dissolved in a cupful of water, Ibss of warm water being pre- viously swallowed. Corroborant; in epilepsy, hysteria, &c. gr. ^ ad gr. {, or more, bis terve die. Joined with olibanum and extract of bark, it is used also for gleets, and in the latter stage of gonorrhoea. Externally styptic, (see Aqua) escharotic; to destroy fungous flesh. Sec. \ itri- oiated copper, Flench bole, each Iss, camphor 3J, boiling water ftiv, form the aqua camphorata of Bates; which, when diluted with sixteen times its quantity of cold water, is recommended by Mr. Ware for the purulent ophthalmy of new born children. Curcuma, («, f.) radix. Turmeric. Tonic, aperient, deobstruent, 9j ad 5J, in decoction 5ij -J 5 i'j- 36 Cursuta, (ae, f.) radix. Yellow gentian. E. Tonic, stomachic; in dyspepsy, dysphagia, &c. gr. x ad 3ij, in infusion ^j ad 3j, ter die. Cydonium malum, (i, n.) ejusque semen. Quince, —the fruit of the eydonia mains, quince-tree. Subacid, astringent; seed mucilaginous. See Mucil. Cyiosbiitus, (i, f.) f-uaus. Wild-briar, or hip-tree. Cooling, restringent. See Cons. Daucus (i, m.) sylvestris, semen. Wild carrot. Stomachic, diuretic, 3j ad 3j« I*1 infusion gj to water ftj. Decoaum althaa. E. (Rad. althaa siccata %iv; uvarum pass arum, demptis acinis, %ij; aqua, P. Yttvij. Boil to five pounds; place apart the strained liquor till the feces have subsided, then pour off the clear.) Demulcent; in nephritic paroxysms, &c. ad libitum. Decoaum chamameli. E. (Flor. chamameli 3/; sem. carui %ss; aqua, P. ft-u. Boil fifteen mi- nutes, and strain.) This simple preparation may be employed either in the way of clyster, or fo- mentation. Decoaum cinchona, sive corticis Peruviani. (Cinch. pulv. B/\- aqua dist. lb./ Biij. Boil ten minutes, in a covered vessel, and strain whilst hot. (To- nic, astringent, 2j ad §iv. Decoaum cornu cervi. L. (Cornu cervi usti ^ij; Arab. gum. $vj; aq. dist. lb.///. Boil to lb.ij, stir- 37 ring constantly, and strain.) Absorbent, anta- cid; in fevers attended with laxity of the bowels, ike. gij ad giv. Decoaum pro eric nut lc. L. (Malva siccata g/; chamam. gj\r; aqua ft/. Boil a little, and strain.) Emollient. Decoaum pro fomenlo. L. (siirotoni, absinth. marit. chamam, sing, gy',- fol. lauri %ss; aqua ft*iy. Boil a little, and strain.) Discutient, antiseptic. Decoaum geoffraa. E. (Cort. Geoff raa in pulv. triti gy'; aqua, P. ft//. Boil gently to one-half, and strain.) Laxative, narcotic, anthclminthic, gj ad giij, or more, semel aut bis die. First di- rect small doses, and give strict caution against drinking water that is cold. In case any violent effects, such as sickness, fever and delirium, should be induced by it, castor-oil, warm-water, and vegetable acids are to be freely employed. Decoaum guajaci compositum. E. (Scobis ligni guaiaci %iij; uvarum passarum %ij; rad. sassafras, glycyrrhiza, sing. gy'#- aqua, P. ft;v. Boil the water with the guaiacum and raisins to one half, adding towards the end the sassafras and liquo- rice; then strain without expression.) Stimu- lant, diaphoretic; in cutaneous diseases, &c. giv ad gvj, bis terve die. Decoaum hellebori albi. L. (Pulv. hellcb. alb. gy; aqua ft//; spir. vin. rea. P. %ij. Boil the water with the hellebore to Ibj, and to the strair:- D 38 ed liquor, when cold, add the spirit.) For cu- taneous foulnesses, as psora, tinea, &c. In some instances it requires dilution. Decoaum hordei. (Hordci, omni cortice nudati, g//; aqua ft/i\ First wash the barley from any adhering impurities, and then boil it a little with water ftss; this water being thrown away, add to the barley the ftiv of water hot, and boil to ftij.) Nutritive, emollient, gij ad gvj, ad libi- tum. Decoaum hordei compositum, L. (Decoa. hord. ftiij; uvarnm passarum, acinis exemptis, caricarum, sing. %ij; glycyrrh. %ss; aqua ft/. Boil to ftij.) Pectoral, demulcent, giij ad gvj, or ad libitum. Decoaum mezerei. E. (Corticis radicis mezerei %ij; rad. glycyrrhiza cont. %ss; aqua, P. ft///. Boil to two pounds, and strain.) Acrid, stimu- lant, alterative; in glandular swellings, &c. giv ad loss, ter quaterve die. Decoaum sarsaparilla. (Sarsapar. concisa %vj; aqua ihviij. Macerate the sarsaparilla two hours in a heat of about 195°, then take it out and bruise it, and again macerate it in the liquor for two hours; then boil to lb.iv, and strain the ex- pressed liquor.) Alterative, diaphoretic, §iv ad lb.ss, bis terve die. In syphilitic complaints, af- ter the ineffectual use of mercury, lb.ij have been given in divided doses, daily, with advan- tage. Taken with an equal proportion of milk, it has been experienced also of excellent use in 39 restoring strength to persons greatly debilitated, from a long continued and free course of mer- cury. Decoaum sarsaparilla compositum. L. (Sarsa- par. concisa et cont. %vj; sassafras, guaiaci rati, glycyrrh. cont. sing. §y'; mezerei %iij; aqua \b.x. Macerate with a gentle heat, six hours, then boil to lb.v, adding towards the end the meze- reon, and strain.) Alterative, sudorific; in ve- nereal nodes, ulcers, &c. liv ad lb.ss, bis, ter, quaterve die. This may be considered as an e- legant improvement of what has been long sold under the title of the Lisbon diet-drink; which is said to be a decoction of giij of sarsaparilla, §ss of mezereon, and §ij of crude antimony, with liquorice, &c. boiled in water lb.x to lb.v. Decoaum seneRa. &. ^JL*. ~~7.°*~ f'/ "31**%. P. lb.//. Boil to §xvj by weight, and strain.) Acrid, diuretic, cathartic; in hydropic, rheu- matic and arthritic complaints, &c. giss ad gij, ter quaterve die. To obviate the uneasy sensa- tion which seneca is apt to excite in the fauces, 3iij of liquorice root may be advantageously ad- ded towards the end of" boiling. Decoaum ulmi. L. (Uhni cont.*iv; aqua Ib.iv. Boil to lb.ij.) Emollient, subastringent; in chro- nic eruptions, &c. §iv ad lb.ss, bis die. A much stronger preparation than this has been given by some. 40 Diaamnus (i, m.) albus, radix. White frax- ineih, or bastard dittany. E. Tonic, stoma- chic; in intermittents, worms, menstrual sup- pressions, epilepsy, &c. 3j ad 3ss, bis die. Digitalis, (is, f.) hcrba. Foxglove. Acrid, di- uretic, often emetic, sometimes cathartic, in powder gr. j ad gr. iij, bis die, with some aro- matic, or 5iij ad sj of an infusion made by ma- cerating, four hours, 3J of the dried leaves in boiling water lb.ss, adding at the end %) of some spirituous water. As soon as the kidneys, sto- mach, pulse, or bowels are perceived to be af- fected, its use should be suspended. About 5ss of the powder, or lb.ss of the infusion, may be generally taken before nausea commences. With respect to its use in dropsy Dr. Withering ob- serves- ^;-'u \i 'jcniOni succeeds in men of great natural strength, of tense fibre, of warm skin, of florid complexion, or in such as have a tight .and cordy pulse, or when the belly in ascites is tense, hard, and circumscribed, or the limbs in anasarca solid and resisting; on the contrary, if the pulse be feeble or intermitting, the coun- tenance pale, the lips livid, the skin cold, the Mvoln belly soft and fluctuating, the anasarcous limbs readily pitting, then we may expect di- uretic effects from it. Dclichos, (i, m.) pubes leguniinis rigida. Cow- hage. E. Anthelminthic, gr. v ad gr. x, or more, in syrup or molasses, kernel aut bis die; a pur- 11 gative being interposed once in two or three days. Dulcamara, (ae, f.) stipites. Woody night shade. E. Narcotic, diaphoretic, diuretic, re- solvent; in obstructed menses, scrofula, lepra and other cutaneous diseases, in cancer, rheuma- tism, &c. fresh stalks 31J, water ftiij, boil to ft iss; or dried stalks gss ad gj, boiling water gxx, macerate half an hour, then boil ten mi- nutes,—dose, gss ad giv, with a little milk, bis, ter, quaterve die. This plant, more especially when fresh, being endowed with a narcotic pow- er, should at first be used only in small doses. Elattrium, (i, n.) Strongly cathartic, some" times emetic; in cold indolent phlegmatic habits gr. ss ad gr. iij. Dropsy, we are told, has been sometimes cured, by giving extr. of gentian gr. iv, elaterium gr. .., once in two hours, until a sufficient operation ensued by stool, and repeat- iig this process every third or fourth day. Eleauarium cassia. (Pulpa cassia ^vj ; mau~ na ^ij; pulpa tamarind. 3/; syr. rosa ^vj. Eva- porate to an electuary.) Laxative, 5ij ad gj. Eleauarium catechu. E. (Catechu g/v; kino %iij ; cort. cinnamomi, nuclei fruaus myristica, sing. %j > °Pl'i in vmt a^'1 Eli spa ni quantum suffciat dif- fusi, $iss; syr. rosa, ad mellis spissitudinem coai, P. ft//, pij.) Astringent; in diarrhoeas, &c. $j ad 3J. Ten scr. contain gr. j of opium. D 2 42 Eleauarium opiatum. E. (Cort. cinnamomi, car- damomi mm. rad. zingib. sing, in pulv. trit. g//; rad. serpent. Virgin, in pulv. trita %iij; opii in vim albi quantum satis sit diflfusi, gj-/; mellis despumati, p. lb./.) Stimulant, aromatic, £)j ad '^ij, or more. One dr. contains about gr. j of opium. Eleauarium scammot.li. L. (Scam. %iss; ca- r\oph. arom. zingib. sing. z>vj; ol. carui essent. P. 3J-J-; syr. rosa q. s.) Cathartic, 3ss ad 5J. Eleauarium senna. (Senna %viij; caricarum ft/; pulpa tamarind,—cassia,—prunor. Gallic. sing. Vbss; coriand. %iv; glycyrrh. %iij; sacch. pur. ft//>x.) Laxative, 3J ad gss. Elemi, (n. indeel.) resina. Stimulant, balsa- mic, gr. x ad 3ss. Used chiefly in unguents. See Ung. Emplastrum ammoniaci cum hydrargyro. L. (Amm. colati ft/; hydrarg. P. %iij; ol. sulphurati, p. 3y.) Resolvent; to nodes, tophs, indurated glands and tumours. Five oz. contain about one of quicksilver. Emplastrum as a fcetida. E. (Empl. lithargyri, esa fostida col at a, sing, partes duas; cera fllava, gal- bani colati, sing, partem unam.) Anodyne, antis- pasmodic. In hysteric cases, this is sometimes applied to the umbilical region, or over the whole abdomen. Emplastrum cantharidis. (Canthar. ft/; empl. cera ft//; adip. suilla ppta ibss.) For raising blisters. 43 Emplastrum cera compositum. (Cera flava, sevi ovilli, sing, ft///; resina flav. fty.) Drawing;— sometimes employed for the dressing of blisters. Emplastrum cumini. L. (Sem. cumini,—carui, bac. lauri, sing, g///; picis Burgund. lb.///,- cera flava g///.) Applied to the hypogastric region or stomach, this is used as a warm discutient, and to expel flatulence. Emplastrum ladani compositum. L. (Ladani oiij; thuris |/; cinnamomi gj\r; oL myristica expres- si, P. lss; ol. mentha essent. P. 3/.) Warm, strengthening; in pains and weaknesses of the stomach, vomitings, &c. It is sometimes em- ployed also to promote the suppuration of inac- tive tumours. Emplastrum lithargyri. (Litharg. %xv, ol. di- va lb.//; aquse lb.ss.) Defensive; for excoria-i- tions of the skin, &c. Prepared chalk, distilled vinegar, olive-oil, each giv, litharge-plaster gviij, water of acetated litharge gss, compose the fa- mous neutral cerate of Dr. Kirkland, for burns, inflamed parts, and ulcers:—The chalk and vi- negar being mixed together, are to be incorpo- rated with the litharge-plaster and oil, over a slow fire, and when the whole is sufficiently cooled, the water of acetated litharge is to be joined. Emplastrum lithargyri compositum. (Empl. li- tharg. lb.///; galbani %viij; terebinth, vitlg. 3#; thuris g«/.) Warm, stimulating, suppurative. Comp. 4i plaster of litharge l), plaster of cantharides 5ij, form the emplastrum calidum of late of frequent use, in fixed pains, as rheumatism, sciatica, &c. Emplastrum lithargyri cum hydrargyro. (Empl. litharg. lby; hydrarg. P. pij; ol. sulphur at i, P. 3y.) Resolvent. Five oz. contain about one of quicksilver. Emplastrum lithargyri cum resina. (Empl. li- tharg. lb.///'; resins flava \b.ss.) Adhesive ;— used as a retentive to the divided edges of a wound, or to confine other dressings. Emplastrum picis Burgundies compositum. L. (Picis Burgrfud. lb.//'; ladani lby; resinsflav. ce- ra flav. sing. %iv; ol. myristica expressi, P. ^j.) Stimulant, rubefacient. Applied to the temples or forehead, it is sometimes of use in pains of the head. Emplastrum saponis. (Saponis \b.ss-, empl. li- tharg. lb.///. Discutient, applied to lymphatic or other tumours. Amplastrum thuris compositum. (Thuris Vo.ss; sang, draconis 1'iij', empl. litharg. lb.//.) Adhe- sive, strengthening. Emulsio arabiea. E. (This is made by adding gij of mucilage of gum Arabic to lb.ij of almond milk, while beating the almonds.) Cooling, de- mulcent, ad libitum. Emulsio camphorata. E. (Camphora j)y; amyg- dalas dukes decorticatas x; sacch. purif. 3/j aqua, 45 P. Ivj. Grind the camphor and almonds well together in a stone mortar, and add by degrees the water, then strain the liquor, and dissolve in it the sugar.) Dose, §ss ad ;ij. For its' vir- tues, see Camphora. Enula campana, radix. Elecampane. Aro- matic, expectorant, diuretic, 3j ad 5j, or more, bis terve die. Eryngium, (i, n.) radix. Eryngo, or seahol- ly. L. Restorative, aperient, diuretic, 3y ad 5iij. To make mock asses milk, take eryngo, pearl-barley, each gss, liquorice-root"'3iij, water ftij; boil to ftj; then strain, and add an equal portion of fresh cow's milk. Extraaum cacuminis genista. L. Laxative, diuretic, 3ss ad 3j, pr more, bis terve die. Extraaum cascarilla. L. Tonic, stomachic, in dyspepsy, debility of the bowels, &c. gr. x ad 3ss, bis terve die. Extraaum chamameli. Tonic, stomachic, gr. x ad 5j, bis terve die. Extraaum cinchona, sive corticis Peruviani. L. Ten or twelve grains of the hard extract are reckoned equivalent to about 5ss of the bark it- self; but this preparation, though moderately strong in point of bitterness, possesses only a small degree of astringency. Extraaum cinchonr, sive corticis Peruviani, cum resiua. This preparation is different from" 46 the former, having the two qualities of bitter- ness and astringency proportionably united. It is esteemed 'equivalent to about six times its quantity of the bark in substance. Extraaum colocynthidis compositum. (Colocynth. £v/j aloes soc. %iss; scammonii gj\r; sem. cardam. 3y.) Cathartic, gr. v ad 3ss. Extraaum gentians. Tonic, stomachic, gr. x ad ^ij, bis terve die. Extraaum glycyrrhlza. Demulcent, 5j ad 3iij, ad libitum. Extraaum h/ematoxyli, sive ligni campechiani. Astringent; in diarrhoeas, &c. j)j ad 3ij. Extraaum hellebori nigri. Alterative, attenu- ant, diuretic, emmenagogue, gr. iij ad gr. viij, bis terve die. Cathartic, diuretic, resolvent, gr- x ad ^j. Extract of black hellebore, myrrh, each gj, blessed thistle 3iij, form the basis of Bacher's famous tonic pill; of which in dropsies he used to give, in three divided portions, at the distance of an hour each, from 3ss to ^ij, or more, daily, varying the dose according to the strength of its action, and the constitution. In taking this pill drinking plentifully is to be en- joined. Extraaum jalapii. Cathartic, gr. viij ad gr. xv, well triturated with some testaceous powder. Extraaum papaveris albi. Anodyne, narcotic, gr. j ad gr. v. This, it is said, has about half 47 the strength of opium; and when united with simple syrup, in the proportion of gr. ij to gj, may be substituted occasionally fofsyrupus papa- veris albi. Extraaum Pulsatilla nigricantis. E. Acrid, stimulant, resolvent; in cataracts and amaurosis, m venereal nodes, nocturnal pains, indurated glands, serpiginous eruptions, melancholy, pal- sy, &c. gr. v to 3j, or more, bis terve die. Extraaum ruta. Stimulant, attenuant, to- nic, detergent, gr. x ad j)j, or more, bis terve die. Extraaum sabina. L. Stimulant, aperient, emmenagogue, gr. x ad 3ss, bis terve die. Extraaum senna. L. Cathartic, gr. x ad 3ss. Ferri limatura puriflcata. Purified filings of iron. E. Tonic, astringent, deobstruent; in chlorosis where acidity in the first passages a- bounds, &c. gr. v ad ^j, or more, bis terve die. Ferri rubigo, (gmis, f.) Astringent, aperient, gr. x ad 3ss. Emmenagogue, gr. xv ad 5j, or more, joined with some aromatic, ter quaterve die. Ferrum ammoniacale. (Olim, Flor. Martiales.) Astringent, attenuant, deobstruent, gr. iij ad gr. xv, or more, bis terve dc, in the form of bolus, or pills prepared with some gum-resin. This, or some other strong preparation of iron, (as tincJ. ferri muriati,) Mr. Cline is wont to recom- 48 mend in schirrhous affections of the breasts. See Tina. Ferrum tdrtarisatum. L. Astringent, deob- struent, gr. x ad 5ss, or more, bis terve die. Ferrum vitriolatum. (Olim, Sal Mart is.) A- stringent, aperient, emmenagogue, gr. j ad gr. v, or more, bis terve die. In clysters vermi- fuge, gr. x ad 5ss. Filix, (Teis, f.) radix. Male fern. Astrin- gent, aperient, anthelminthic; in cases of taenia, to an adult 31J ad 3iij, to a child 3j, early in the morning, with a mercurial cathartic two hours after; which process, if necessary, is to be repeated at due intervals. Respecting the an- thelminthic virtue of this root, Dr. Cullen ex- presses considerable doubt. Flammiila jovis, folia, flores. "Upright virgin's- bower. E. Acrid, stimulant, diuretic, diapho- retic ; in syphilitic cases with pains in the bones, nodes, or ulcers, in cutaneous diseases, &c. in its fresh state gr. ss ad gr. j, or 3ss ad '^ij, or more, infused in boiling water giv, ter die. Flores benzo'es. Stimulant, expectorant, de- obstruent; in dyspnoeas, &c. gr. x ad 5ss. See Tina. Also errhine. Flores sidphuris hii. Laxative, diaphoretic, 3j ad 3j. See Troch. Foemculum dulce, semen. Sweet fennel. Sti- mulant, diuretic, carminative, ^j ad ~j. Sec Aqua. 49 Foenum graeum, semen. Fenugreek. Emol- " fient; in cataplasms, and clysters. One ounce boiled in water ftj, renders it thick and slimy. Fuligo (gihis, f.) ligni. Woodsoot. E. Cor- roborant, antispasmodic; in hysteric cases, gr. x ad 9j> in tincture or infusion "^ij, or more. Fumaria, (ae, f.) herba. Fumitory. E. To- nic, attenuant, deobstruent; in melancholic and cutaneous diseases of the leprous kind, &c. juice giss ad gii, bis die. Also in decoction. Galbanum puriflcatum, gummi-resina. Anti- spasmodic; against nervous and hysteric disor- ders, gr. x ad 9j, or more. See Pil. cif Tina. Galla, (ae, f.) The gall. Powerfully astrin- gent, gr. x ad 3ss. Also externally against the piles, mixed with six or eight times its quantity of lard, and a little camphor; or, by way of fo- mentation—bruised galls gss, boiling water ftij, macerate an hour, and strain. Gambogia, (ae, f.) gummi-resina. Gamboge. Cathartic, hydragogue; in dropsy, &c. gr. iij ad gr. iv, finely powdered, every three hours, till it operates. Emetic, cathartic; in taenia, &c. gr. vj ad gr. x, or more, joined with an equal proportion of prepared kali. Gamboge, gr. x:;xvj, spir. of ammonia giv,—of this a tea- spoonful or two, taken night and morn, has been of service in some cutaneous diseases. E 50 Genista, (ae, f.) caciimen, scir.cn. Broom. Ca- thartic, diuretic, 9j ad 5J, cr more. See Extr. The cure of dropsy, says Dr. Cullen, has been sometimes effected by giving gj of a decoction, made by boiling gss of fresh broom-tcps in wa- ter lb.j to lb.ss, every hour or two till it opera- ted by stool and urine, and repeating this pro- cess every, or every other day, accordingly. Gentiana, (ae, f.) radix. Gentian. Tonic, sto- machic, gr. x ad $ij. See Extr. Infus. Tina. \Sf Vinum. Geofraa, (x, f.) cortex.. Cabbage-tree. E. Laxative, detergent, narcotic, antihelminthic; against the lumbrici, asearides, &c. $j ad $ij. It is, however, best given in the form of decoc- tion cr syrup, the former of which see. Ginseng, (n. indecl.) radix. Stimulant, aro- matic, 3j ad 2j. Glycyrrhiza, (ce, f.) radix. Liquorice. Atte- nuant, demulcent, 5ss ad 3J. See Extr. & Trceh. As this is almost the only sweet that quenches thirst, the term adipson has been ap- plied to it by the Greeks. Granatum, (i, n.) floris petalum, fruaus-cortex. The pomegranate-trce. Flowers, called balau- ttine, mildly astringent, 3ss ad 3'iss. Bark of the fruit powerfully astringent, $j ad 3j, in in- fusion cr decoction 5\j ad gss. 51 Gratiola, (ae, f.) herba. Hedge-hyssop. Eme- tic, purgative, diuretic, anthelmintic;, in drop- sy, worms, &c. gr x ad ^j, or more, in illusi- on 5ij of the fresh herb, or 3j of the dried. A slight decoction in milk, it is said,, operates the mildest. Tnis being an aftive medicine, it may be prudent perhaps to use it only in small doses, and to repeat thvi-e, at short intervals, after the manner of Bergius; who in certain cases directs gr. x in powder, with half as much gentian, eve- ry two hours, till it operates. Guaiacum, (i, n.) lignum, cortex, gummi-resina. Stimulant, diaphoretic. The wood and bark in decoction; which sec. Gum gr. v ad 3j in the form of bolus, or milk prepared by first tritura- ting the £um with an equal proportion of fine sugar, and then with mucilage of gum Arabic, or yolk of egg, so as to be miscible wi':h water or watery liquors. When exhibited in this last form, says Dr. Cullen, in a quantity sufficient over night, (as from gr. xv to 5ss,) to open the belly once next day, we have found it useful in chronic rheumatism, or even when disorders of tiie stomach, cr wandering pains in other part:; of the body could be imputed to atonic or rotro- cedent gout. Hamatoxylum, (i, n.) lignum. Logwood. A- stringent, in decoction 3ij ad 3iij> ter quaterve die. Sec Extr. 52 Hedera terrestris, herba. Groundivy. E. Sti- mulant, tonic, expectorant, aperient, 5ss ad 3J, in infusion 5j ad 3iij, bis terve die. Helleboraster, (stri, m.) folium. Bear's-foot. Emetic, cathartic, vermifuge; against the lum- brici, &c. in decoction 51J of the fresh leaves, or 3ij of the dried, semel aut bis die. Helleborus (i, m.) albus, radix. White helle- bore, Sternutatory. Externally, see Decoa. iff Ung. Internally, see Tina, verdtri. Hellcborus niger, radix. Black hellebore. Al- terative, attenuant, and in plethoric habits em- menagogue, gr. ij ad gr. vj, bis terve die. Strong- ly cathartic; in mania, &c. gr. x ad £)j, or more. See Extr. iff Tina. Hippocastanum, (i, n.) fruaus. The horse- chcsnut. E. Errhine; against ophthalmia, head- achs, &c. in powder gr. iij or iv, every evening; also in decoction or infusion. The bark likewise of this tree has been successfully employed for the cure of intermittents, in doses similar to those of cinchona. Hcrdeum, (i, n.) semen, semen cmni coriice nu- datum. Barley.' See Decoa. Hydrargyria (i, m.) acetatus. Alterative, an- tivenereal, gr. j ad g, vj, or more, semel aut bis die. This, which forms the basis of Keyser's pi'il, says Mr. Bell, is milder in its operation and less disposed to affect the stomach and bowels 53 than any other preparation of mercury internal- ly employed; but at the same time he considers it as less certain'in curing venereal disorders. Hydrargyrus ealcinatus. (Olim, Merc, calci) L. Alterative, diaphoretic, gr. ss ad gr. ij, every night, joined with camphor and opium, each gr. A or .1. Violently emetic, and cathartic, gr. iv ad gr. v. Hydrargyrus cum creta. (Olim, Merc, allal.) L. Alterative; in cutaneous and venereal com- plaints, in obstructions of the viscera, or of the prostate gland, &c. gr. x ad 3ss, bL terve die. Hydrargyrus ir.uriatus.. (Olim; Jlferc. arras. sue!.) Alterative, antivencreal, gr. } ad {, in the form of pill, or dissolved in a spoonful of bran- dy, once, twice, or thrice a day, with plentiful dilution to prevent its griping. Also in gargle? for venereal ulcers in the threat, muriatcd quick- silver gr. iij cr iv, barley decoction ¥:■}, rose-ho- ney gij;—against tetters, ecc. gr. v ad gr. x to water ftj;—and for films aud exulcerations of the cornea, gr. j to water giv. Hydrargyrus muriutus mitis. Alterative, anti- venereal, &c. in doses similar to those of calo- mel. See Pilul.c. Hydrargyria nitratus ruber. (Olim, Mere, cor- ros. rub.) In unguents stimulant, eieharotic, 55s ad 3j, or more, to wax ointment gj. Uni- ted with a triple or quadruple proportion of fine v o 5-1 sugar, and blown into the eye, night and morn, it is useful, says Mr. Bell, against specks and films of the cornea;, in which cases, he adds, further benefit may be derived from the daily use of a solution of vitriolated zinc, or verdi- grise, at noon. Hydrargyrus pracipitatus cine reus. E. (Hydrar- g\ri, acidi nitrosi diluti, paria pondera. Mix, that the quicksilver may be dissolved, then dilute with water, and add a sufficient quantity of wa- ter of ammonia to separate the quicksilver from the acid; after which the powder is to be washed with pure water, and dried.) Alterative; in sy- philis, &c. gr.j ad gr. v, night and morn. Al- so in the way of fumigation like red sulphurated quicksilver, to which it is preferable, on account of its not yielding any vapour offensive to the patient. Hydrargyrus puriflcatus. Mercury, or quick- silver. In constipations of the bowels, giss ad giv, or more; but, excepting where the case is attended with an inverted motion of the whole intestinal canal, its utility may be justly doubted. Quicksilver §vj, water lb.j; boil gently in a co- vered earthen vessel, 15 minutes, stirring the mercury frequently; when cold decant off the liquor for use;—dose to children sj ad gij, or more, bis die, against worms. See Pil. Exter- nally, see Empl. iff Ung. Hydrargyrus cum sulphure. (Olim, JEthiops min.) Alterative, vermifuge, Bj ad 3J, bis terve die. 55 Hydrargyrus sulphuratus ruber. (Olim, Cinnah* faa.) L. Alterative, Bj ad 3ss. Also in fumi- gation against venereal ulcers in the nose, mouth, or throat, venereal excrescences about the anus, &c. 3ss ad 3j, semel aut bis die. Hydrargyrus vitriolatus. (Olim, Merc. emet. jlav.) Emetic, gr. ij ad gr. v. Also errhine; against amaurosis attended with dilatation of the pupil, &c. gr. i, or more, mixed with eight times its weight of liquorice powder, or the com- pound powder of asarabacca, once or twice a day:—where the nose is peculiarly dry, Mr. Ware advises the steam of warm water to be- previously inhaled. Hydrolapathum, (i, n.) radix. Waterdock. E. Strongly astringent, deobstruent; in defcedati- ons of the skin, &c. gr. xv ad 5J> in infusion 3ss ad 3ij, bis terve die. This root powdered is said to be an excellent dentifrice. Hyoscyamus, (i, m.) herba, semen. Black hen- bane. E. Narcotic, diaphoretic, laxative, resol- vent; in puerperal mania, and melancholy, in glandular swellings, scirrhus, cancer, haemopty- sis, &c. gr. iij ad gr. x, or more, bis terve die. See Sue. Also externally to resolve swellings, and to allay pain in cases of scirrhus, rheuma- tism, &c. under the form of cataplasm of the leaves. Hypericum, (i, n.) flos. St. Jolm's-wort. L. Astringent, corroborant; in hysterical and hypo- 5(5 ehondriacal affections, &c. 3j ad 3j, bis, ter, quaterve die. In the leaves of this plant are to be found little vesicles containing an essential oil, somewhat resembling that of turpentine; on which there is reason to suppose its medicinal virtues principally depend. Hyssopus, (i, m.) herba. Hyssop. E. Stimu- lant, aromatic, attenuant, expectorant; in hu- moral asthmas, coughs, &c. ^j ad 3j, in infu- sion 5J ad 3ij, bis terve die. Externally in fo- mentations discutient; also in poultice against contusions, &c. IchthyocZlla, (ae, f.) Fish-glue, or isinglass. L. Restorative, agglutinating, demulcent, incras- sant- Imperaioiia, (ae, f.) radix. Masterwort. E. Stimulant, stomachic, 553, in infusion 5J, bis terve die. Also sialogogue. hflusum catechu. E. (Catechu $ijss; cort. cin- nam. $ss; aq.ferventis, P. %vij; syrupi simpl. r. Ij. Macerate the catechu and cinnamon in the water two hours, in a close vessel; then strain, and add'the syrup. Astringent; in diarrhoeas, &c. gj ad gij. Jnfusum geniiana compositum. (Gentiana 3/; cort. Union, rec. gj\r; cort. aurani. exsic. %,iss; aq. .fervent. g;;y. Macerate an hour, and strain.) Tonic, stomachic, gss ad giij, bis terve die. Comp. infusion of gentian gx, prepared kali Bij, 57 spir. of juniper gij, taken at three doses, daily, with some gentle laxative occasionally, stand re- commended in ascites arising after intermittents. Injusum rhei. E. (Rad. rhabarbari gj-j-; aqua bullient is, P. %viij; spir. cinnamomi, p. By. Mace- rate the rhubarb with the water, in a close ves- sel, for a night; then add the spir. of cinnamon, and strain.) Purgative, stomachic, gss ad giss. Infusum rosa. (Rosar. rubr. gj\f; aq. dist. ferv. ftj/jj-; acidi vitrioli diluti, P. $iij; sacch. pur. %iss. First pour the water on the roses, then the acid, and macerate half an hour, in a glass vessel; when cold, strain, and add the sugar. Sub- astringent, gij ad gvj. Infusum senna simplex. L. (Senna %iss; zin- gib. tj. aq. fervent, ft/. Macerate an hour, in a covered vessel, and strain.) Purgative, giss ad Infusum senna tartarisatum. L. (Senna %iss; coriandri %ssj cryst. tartari $ij; aq. fervent, ft/'.) Purgative, giss ad 3 iij. Infusum tamarindorum cum senna. E. (Fruaus tamarind. $vj; crystallorum tartari, fol. senna, sing. 3y; sem. coriandri 3ss; sacch. non purif. %ss; aqua bullient. P. Iviij. Macerate in a close earthen vessel, four hours, shaking it often, and strain.) Cooling, laxative, l'\) ad Si v. Ipecacuanha, (ae, f.) radix. Emetic, gr. x ad 3ss. Diaphoretic; in uterine haemorrhages, hae- 58 moptoe, coughs, diarrhoea, &c. gr. j ad gr. * or more. See Pulv. iff Viuum. Iris, (idis, f.) radix. "Florentine orris. Juice, in its turbid state, strongly acrid and cr thai-tic; in dropsies, 3j ad 5iss, largely diluted. In pow- der expectorant, 3j ad 3j. Also errhinc. Iris palustris, radix. Yellow waterflag. E. Undepurated juice strongly acrid and cathartic; in dropsies, gt. lx, largely diluted, every two or three hours till it operates, occasionally increased to 3ij. Also externally against serpiginous erup- tions, and scrofulous tumours. The fresh root of this species is rather more acrid and cathartic than the preceding. Jalapium, (i, n.) radix. Jalap. Cathartic, gr. x ad 3ss.—It is well suited to cold phlegmatic habits. See Extr. Pulv. iff Tinaura. jfuglans, (dis, f.) fruaus immaturus. The walnut-tree. L. Tonic, laxative, antihelmin- thic; against worms, &c. in infusion ?j ad f,ij, or more, ter die. Of a watery extract 3ij dis- solved in cinnamon water gss,—dose, to chil- dren from two years old to three, gt. xx gradu- ally increased to 1, ter die. Juniperus, (i, f.) bacca, cacumen. The juniper tree. Stimulant, stomachic, diuretic, 3ss ad 3j. In infusion 5ij to boiling water ftj. Also in de- coction. See 01, iff Spir. 59 Kali Jeetatum, (Olim, Sal diuret.) Diaphoretic, diuretic, deobstruent, Bj ad 3J. Laxative, di- uretic, 3iss ad 3iij, or more. Kali praparatum. (Vice Sal absinth.) Antacid, attenuant, diuretic, gr. v ad ^j, properly dilu- ted. See Aqua. In general, one scr. of kali re- quires gss of lemon-juice, or 31) of diluted vi- triolic acid by measure, for saturation. In the aerated alkaline water, as directed by Dr. Fal- coner, the proportion of alkali is as gj to water ft iv,—dose Biv, bis, ter, quaterve die. - Kali purum. (Olim, Lapis septicus.) Kali sulphuratum. (Flor. sulph. ?f; kali ppti %v.) L. Diaphoretic; against herpetic erupti- ons, arsenical, mercurial and saturnine poisons, &c. gr. v ad gr. xv, or more, ter quaterve die, followed by a plentiful draught of warm water. AlfO externally against tinea, and other cutane- ous diseases, in the proportion of 5j ad gss to water ftj. Kali tartarisatum. (Olim, Tart, solub.) Ape- rient, Bj ad 3J. Purgative, 31J ad §ss, or more. Kali vitriolatum. (Olim, Tart, vitriolat.) Fe- brifuge, aperient ^j ad 3ss. Mildly cathartic, 31 v ad 3v. Kino, (n, indecl. resina. Astringent; in chro- nic diarrhoeas, leucorrhoeas, laxity with acrimo- ny, haemorrhages from the urethra, &c*. gr. x ad Bj, or more. See Tine?. 60 Lac, (tis, n.) ammoniaci. (Amnion, $ss; aq. dist. Iij.) Attenuant, expectorant, antispasmo- dic, 3iij ad 3j> or more. Lac amygdala. (Amyg. dulc. %iss; sacch. pur. gj\r; aqua ft//.) Cooling, demulcent; in hectic eases, against heat of urine, strangury, &c. Sij ad gv, ad libitum. > Lac asa fcetida. (Asa fcetida "§ss; aq. dist. %ij.) Stimulant, expectorant, antispasmodic, gss ad giss, or more. This, says Dr. Clark, joined with volatile alkali, I have given with the best effects, in obstinate hiccoughs remaining after fevers. Laaitca virosa, folia. Wild lettuce. E. Nar- cotic, diuretic, laxative, resolvent. See Succus. Ladanum, (i, n.) resina. L. Stimulant, gr. x ad 3SS. Externally, see Emplastrum. Lapis (ldis, m.) calaminaris praparatus. As- tringent; in lotions for sore eyes, &e. See Ccrat. Laurus, (us vel i, f.) folium, bacca. The bay- tree. Carminative, antispasmodic, gr. x ad 3ss, in decoction 3j ad 3ij, or more. See Oleum. Lavendula, (ae, f.) flos. Lavender. Stimu- lant, aromatic, $j ad 3j. Also externally in fomentations for paralytic limbs. See Oleum, iff Spiritus. Lichen, (enis, m.) herba. Eryngo-leaved, or Iceland liverwort. E. Tonic, nutritive, demul- Gl cent. The dried plant boiled in water or milk, to the amount of gss or gj, daily, has of late been advantageously employed in phthisis, coughs, diarrhoeas, dysentery, &c. Lichen gj, wat*1" gxx; boil gently fifteen minutes, adding, towards the end, 5iij of liquorice-root,—dose, a tea-cup full. Ligusticum, (i, n.) semen. Lovage. E. Stimu- lant, aromatic, emmenagogue; in hysteric and uterine complaints, 3ss ad 3j, in decoction or infusion 3J ad 3 ij, bis terve die. Lilium (i, n.) album, radix. The white lily. E. Formed into a poultice with milk, emolli- ent, suppurative. Limon, (onis, m.) succus, cortex exterior. Le- mon. Juice cooling, antiseptic, restringent, 3j ad gss. See Syr. Peel stimulant, stomachic, in infusion, if fresh, gss ad gij, daily. See Aq. iff Oleum. Linimentum ammonia. (Aq. ammonia gxj-; ol. oliva g/j-J.) Stimulant; against rheumatic and spasmodic pains, paralytic numbnesses, &c. Linimentum ammonia fortius. (Aq. ammonia pura %j; ol. oliva g//.) Rubefacient, &c. as the former. Linimentum aqua'calcis. E. (Olei sem. lini, aqua calcis, sing, partes aqualcs.) Against burns, scalds, &c. F 6'2 Linimentum camphora compositum. L. (Camph. \ij; aq. ammonia pura %vj ; spir. lavendula, P. %xij. Unless the two last articles be distilled, as the College directs, whereby the spirituous part only is obtained with the pure ammonia, the whole of the camphor -will not dissolve.) Stimu- lant, anodyne; against local spasmodic pains, pa- ralytic numbnesses, 8cc. This formule approach- es to the volatile essence of the late Dr. Ward; it is of equal, if not of superior activity, Linimentum opiatum. E. (Opii^j; saponis albi Hisp. g/*y; camphora ^ij; ol. roris marini essent. P. gj-j-; spir. vini rca. P. ft//. Digest the opium and soap in the spirit, three days; then to the strained liquor add the camphor and oil, dili- gently shaking the vessel.) Anodyne; to strain- ed limbs, &c. One oz. contains j^j of opium. Linimentum saponis compositum. (Saponis %iij; camph. ff; spir. roris niarini ft/. For rheumatic pains, bruises, sprains, &c. Compound liniment of scap, water of acetated ammonia, each gj, water of pure ammonia gss, are said to form the celebrated remedy known under the name of Stecr/s Opodeldoc. Lii.imentum simplex. E. (Ol. oliva paries qua- tuor; cera alba partem unanu) Softening, heal- ing to chaps, &c. Linum, (i, n.) semen, riax,— the seed is cal- led linseed. Emollient, demulcent. In infusicn 63 gj to water ftj. In poultice emollient, resolvent. For suppurative inflammations and fresh wounds, says Mr. J. Hunter, a poultice made by stirring linseed powder into boiling water q. s. adding afterwards a little oil or lard, forms the best ap- plication. See Ol. Liquor (oris, m.) volutins cornu cervi. (Olim, Spir. cornu cervi.) Stimulant, diaphoretic, an- tispasmodic, gt. xx ad 3j, or more. Of this gt. x are reckoned to contain gr. j of the salt. Lithargyrus, (i, m.) Litharge. See Aq. iff Empl. Lixiva vitriolata sulphur ea. E. (Olim, Salpo~ lycrest.) Cooling, aperient, gr. xv ad 5SS. Lobelia, (ae, f.) radix. Blue cardinal-flower. E. Cathartic, antisyphilitic. This plant the American Indians consider as a specific in lues. —Of a decoction made with a handful of the dried roots in ftxij of water boiled to ftviij, half a pint is first taken twice a day, then three times a day, and afterwards four times a day; unless its purgative effects become too violent, in which case the medicine is intermitted for a day or two, an.l then renewed till a cure is accomplished. Lujula, (ae, f.) folium. Woodsorrel. Acid, cooling, restringent, juice gss ad giss. See Cons. Maris, (idis, f.) Mace. Stimulant, carmina- tive, stomachic, gr. x ad 9j. Magnesia alba. Antacid, '*)'] ad 3j.—These dose? to children also prove laxative. 64 Magnesia usta. Antacid, laxative. Being de- prived of carbonic acid, this has twice the strength of the former, and commonly requires plentiful dilution. See Troch. Calcined magnesia '3j, given every three, four, or five hours, with giss of an infusion made with crystals of tartar gj, tamarinds, manna, each 3hjj in decoction of bar- ley ftj, has answered the purpose, it is said, of a gentle laxative, when other things have failed to stay on the stomach. Magnesia vitriolata. (Olim, Sal. cath. amar.) IvJildly cathartic; in colic pains, &c. gss ad 3x. The more this is diluted, the less is the quantity required to procure the desired effect. In clys- ters laxative giss, or more. Majorana, (ae, f.) herba. Sweet marjoram. Stimulant, aromatic, "^j to 3j. Also sternuta- tory. Malva, (ae, f.) folium, flos. Common mallow. Emollient, 5ss ad 3j, juice of the leaves gj ad gij. Also in fomentations, poultices, and clys- ters. Manna, (ae, f) Gently laxative, gss ad giss, or more. Marrubium (i, n.) album, herba. White hore- hound. Stimulant, tonic, deobstruent; in ca- chexy, hysteria, pituitous asthmas, &c. 3ss ad 5J, expressed juice gss ad giss, in infusion half i. handful, or more, bis terve die. 65 Marum (i, n.) syridcum, herba. Herb-rnr.s- tich. L. Stimulant, stomachic, gr. x ad 3ss. Also errhine. Mastiche, (es, f.) resina. Mastich. Stimu- lant, corroborant, balsamic ; in cold coughs, weaknesses of the stomach, &c. gr. x ad 5ss, bis terve die. A solution of this resin in oil of turpentine, is said to form an advertised remedy for the tooth ache. Mel (mellis, n.) despumuiunu Attenuant, a- perient, 3ij ad gj, or more. With some con- stitutions fresh honey greatly disagrees, an in- convenience which is commonly obviated by boiling. It is said, that honey excellently co- vers the taste of purging salts and waters; and that taken to the amount of several ounces a day, it has been of service in certain asthmatic com- plaints. Mel acet at um. L. (Mellis desp. P. ft//; aceti dist. fty. Boil gently, in a glass vessel, to the consistence of a syrup.) Cooling, expectorant, 5j ad 5ij. In gargles cooling, detergent. Mel rosa. L. In gargles cooling, detergent. Rose-honey gss, muriatic acid gt. xx, or more, compose, says Van Swieten, an efficacious appli- cation for gangrene or scorbutic soreness of the mouth, to be used by means of a pencil brushj. often in the day. F 2 66 Mel scilla. L. (Mellis desp. P. ft///,- tina. scil- la ft//. Boil to the consistence of a syrup.) A- perient, expectorant, detergent, 3ss to 3ij. Melissa, (ae, f.) herba. Balm. Stimulant, cor- roborant, gr. x ad j^ij. Mentha piperltis, (idis.) herba. Peppermint, Stimulant, stomachic, carminative; in flatulent colics, hysteric depressions, &c. gr. x ad 3ij. See Aq. Ol. iff Spir it us. Mentha sativa, herba. Spearmint. Stimulant, stomachic, gr, x ad 31. See Aq. Cons. Ol. iff Spir. Mezereum, (i, n.) radicis cortex. Mezereon, or spurge-olive. Acrid, stimulant, alterative; against chronic eruptions, scirrhous swellings, venereal nodes, &c. gr. j ad gr. x. See Decoa. By directing a thin slice to be chewed as often as it could be borne, Dr. Withering relates that he once cured, within the space of a month, an alarming difficulty of swallowing, seemingly a- rising from a paralytic affecuon. Millefolium, (i, n.) folia, flores. Milfoil, or common yarrow. E. Tonic, astringent, aroma- tic; in internal haemorrhages and haemorrhoidal colic, in diarrhoeas, various spasmodic affections, &c. 3ss ad 5j, in decoction or infusion 3iss ad 3iij, ter quaterve die. Millepeda prapdrata. Prepared woodlouse. Diuretic, deobstruent, 3j ad 5ij. 67 Minium, (i, n.) RedleacL Astringent in plasters. Mistura camphorata. L. (Camph. 3/; spir. vim rea. gt. x; sacch. pur. gj\r; aq. fervent, ft/.) Antispasmodic; against nervous languors, &c. gss to gij, or more. Mistura cretacea. L. (Cretaprap. Arab. gum. sing. 3y; sacch. pur. gr. xlv; aq. dist. g/v.) As- tringent, antacid; in diarrhoeas, &c. giss ad giij. Mistura moschaia. L. (Aqua rosa %iij; moschi ►)y'; Arab, gummi, sacch. pur. jing. $ss. Rub the musk with the sugar, then with the gum, and add the rose-water gradually.) Diaphoretic, an- tispasmodic, gss ad giss, or more. Morum, (i, n.) Mulberry,—the fruit of the morus, mulberry-tree. L. Cooling, restringent. See Syr. Moschus, (i, m.) in folliculo prope umbilicum si- to, colleaus. Musk. Diaphoretic, antispasmo- dic, gr. v ad 3j. See Mist, iff Tina. Musk, prepared ammonia, each gr. x, repeated every three hours, Mr. White has found serviceable in cases of gangrene accompanied with or occa- sioned by convulsive spasms, or when arising from local injury producing symptoms of irrita- tion, as singultus, subsultus tendinum, or the like. Mucilugo (gmis, f.) amyli. (Amyli $iij; aqua ft/.) Demulcent; in diarrhoeas, dysenteries, or 63 tenesmus, giv ad gvj, by way of clyster, with an opiate occasionally. Mucilago Arabici gummi. (Arab. gum. pulv. %iv: aq. dist. fervent. %viij. Rub the gum with the water, until it is dissolved.) Demulcent; for coughs, Sec. gss, or more. Mucilago seminis cydonii mail. L. (Sem. cydon. mali 3y; aqua %viij. Boil with a slow fire ten minutes, and strain.) Demulcent. Joined with syrup of mulberry and a little borax, it is useful against aphthae of the mouth and fauces. Mucilago tragaeantha. (Tragacanth. pulv. gj\r; aq. dist. %x. Macerate with a gentle heat until the tragacanth is dissolved.) As this mucilage has much more tenacity than mucilage of gum Arab, it would seem better adapted for the ma- king of troches, for the suspension of mercury, and the like. Myristica, (ae, f.) frutlus nucleus, mix moscha- ta diilus. The nutmeg-tree. Stimulant, aroma- tic, hypnotic, gr. v ad '3j. See 01. iff Spir. Myrrha, (ae, f.) gummi-resina. Myrrh. Sti- mulant, attenuant; in dysodia pulmonica, &c. gr. x ad 3ij, bis terve die. See Pulv. iff Tina. Rubbed with a fifth part of camphor, it unites with water both more readily, and with greater permanency. Myrrh 5J, prepared kali 3ss, vi- triolated iron gr. xij, compose the famous medi- 69 cine of Dr. Griffith; of which in slow hectic cases, &c. he was wont to begin with a fourth part, thrice a day, and then to increase the dose gradually to a third. Nasturtium (i, n.) aquaticum, herba recens. Watercress. Stimulant, attenuant, aperient, juice gj ad gij, bis terve die. Natron (i, n.) prapdratum. (Vulgo, Sal soda.) Antacid, attenuant, gr. x ad 3ss. Natron 51J, cinchona gj, mucilage of gum Arab. q. s. to form an eleduary,—dose 3ij, bis terve die, in scrofu- la, &c. Natron tartdrisatum. (Vulgo, Sal Rupellensis.) Mildly cathartic, 3yj ad giss. To the taste this salt is less nauseous than almost any other neu- tral. Natron vitriolatum. (Olim, Sal cath. Glaubi) Cathartic; in habitual costiveness, bilious colics, &c. gss ad giss. A poultice, consisting of vi- triolated natron gj, boiling water ftss, crumbs of bread q. s. Dr. Kirkland employs in those in- flammations of the eye, where the secretions are deficient. Nicotiana, (ae, f.) folium. Tobacco. Narco- tic, diuretic, sometimes emetic, expectorant, gr. ss ad gr. v. See Vinum. Also errhine, sialo- gogue. The fume, or 3ss ad 5J, or more, in- fused ten minutes in boiling water ftj, is em- 70 ployed by way of clyster for constipations of the bowels proceeding from spasm, incarcerated her- nia, &c. The fume also in smoking is sometimes of use against chronic pains of the bowels, asth- ma, worms, &c. and in clyster against that spe- cies of worm called the ascarides. Nitrum (i, n.) puriflcatum. Purified nitre. Refrigerant, diaphoretic, diuretic, gr. v ad 3ss. See Troch. In gargles attenuant, detergent, 5J in gvj. Oleum amygdala. Emollient, demulcent, 3iij ad gj, in the form of emulsion, repeatedly. To prepare neatly oleaginous emulsions by means of mucilage, or yolk of egg, the only circumstan- ces which demand attention, are, the getting of only at first a very small quantity of oil, well blended with the whole of the uniting medium, adding afterwards the remainder gradually, so that it may be incorporated by littie and little; and the using of water free from adventitious matters. Oil of almonds *iv, water of acetated litharge gt. viij, form an useful injection to abate inflammation in gonorrhoea. Oleum animate. Diaphoretic, antispasmodic, gt. x ad gt. xl. Oleum anisi essentiale. Stimulant, carmina- tive, gt. v ad gt. xij. The essential oils arc usu- ally given incorporated with sugar, so as to form 71 an oleo-saccharum, or with other medicines in form of pills. Oleum camphoratum. E. (Ol. oliva %ij; cam- phora ?j\r. Dissolve the camphor in the oil.) Externally anodyne, antispasmodic; against re- tention of urine, rheumatic and other pains, as- cites, &c. Oleum carui essentiale. L. Stimulant, carmi- native, gt. j ad gt. v. Oleum caryophilli aromatici essentiale. L. Sti- mulant, aromatic, gt. iij ad gt. vj. Oleum cinnamomi essentiale. L. Stimulant, stomachic, gt. j ad gt. iij. Oleum cornu cervi. Externally stimulant; to benumbed or paralytic limbs. Oleum juniperi bacca essentiale. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, gt. ij ad gt. iv. Diure- tic, detergent, gt. vj ad gt. x, or more. Oleum lauri baccarum expressum. E. Exter- nally anodyne, antispasmodic; against rheuma- tic pains, sprains, &c. 01 l um lavendula essentiale. Stimulant; in ner- vous headachs, and hysteric complaints, gt.j ad gt.v. Oleum Unv.nis essentiale. Stimulant, stoma- ch: , gt. ij ad gt. v. Also externally in un- guents, as a perfume. 72 Oleum l/ni e seminibus. Emollient, demulcent, gss ad gj. In clysters giij ad gvj, or more, a- gainst flatulent colics attended with costiveness, &c. Oleum mentha piperitidis essentiale. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, gt. j ad gt. iij. Oleum mentha sativa essentiale. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic, gt. ij ad gt. v. Oleum myristica essentiale. (Olim, Oleum nucis moschata.) Stimulant, aromatic, gt. ij ad gt. v. Oleum myristica expressum. (Vulgo, Oleum ma- ds.) Externally in plasters, stimulant, antispas- modic. Oleum oliva. Emollient, demulcent, 3iij ad ?j. Oleum origdni essentiale. Acrid, stimulant, gt. j ad gt. ij, or more. This, however, is seldom employed, except for easing the pains of carious teeth, and other external purposes. Oleum palma. E. Externally against local pains, cramps, sprains, chilblains, &c. Oleum pimenta essentiale. E. Stimulant, aro- matic, gt. iij ad gt. v. Oleum pulegii essentiale. Stimulant, antispas- modic, gt. ij ad gt. v. Oleum petrolei. Stimulant, antispasmodic, gt. x ad gt. xxx. Also externally against rheuma- tic pains, and paralytic weaknesses. * 73 Oleum rieini e semimbus. Mildly and speedily laxative, gss ad gj, or more. Taken in a cup of coffee, its offensive taste is scarcely to be per- ceived. Oleum roris mar'ini essentiale. Stimulant; in nervous complaints, gt. ij ad gt. v. Oleum sablna essentiale. E. Stimulant, em- menagogue, gt. iij ad gt. v, or more. Oleum sassafras radicis essentiale. Stimulant, sudorific, gt, ij ad gt. x. Oleum sinapeos. L. Emollient, gss ad gj. This has none of the pungency of mustard-seed, and is equally mild with any other oil. Oleum succini. Externally stimulant; in lini- ments for weak or paralytic limbs, and rheuma- tic and spasmodic pains. Oleum succini reaiflcatum. Stimulant, diure- tic, antispasmodic; in hysterical disorders, epi- lepsy, &c. gt. x ad gt. xx, or more. Oleum sulphuratwn. (Olim, Bals. sulph. simpl.) Acrid, stimulant; for coughs, &c. gt. x ad gt. xx, bis terve die. Oleum terebinthina. L. Externally stimulant; against rheumatic pains, sprains, &c. Oil of turpentine gj, oil of olive gijss, vitriolic acid gt. xlv, form an efficacious application for chro- G 74 nic affections of the joints, from sprains or brui- ses. Oleum terebinthina reaiflcatum. Stimulant, diuretic, sudorific; in sciatica and chronic rheu- matism, gt. x ad 3J, mixed with four times its quantity of honey, semel aut bis die, with plen- tiful dilution. Also against passive uterine hae- morrhages, gt. x ad gt. xx. Oil of almonds gss, oil of turpentine gt. xl,—of this Mr. Maule di- rects a little to be dropped into the ear, or appli- ed at the end of a small dossil of cotton, in cases of deafness occasioned by defective, or diseased actions of the ceruminous glands. Oleum v'tni. L. Stimulant, anodyne, gt. j ad gt.iv. Onbdnum, (i, n.) gummi-resina. Stimulant, balsamic, 3j ad ^ij, bis terve die. Oliva, (ae, f.) fruaus oleum. The olive-tree. See Oleum. Opium purif catum. Anodyne, narcotic, gr. ss ad gr. ij, or more. See Eka. Pit. Pulv. iff Tina. Externally, see Lin. Opopdnax, (acis, f.) gummi-resina. Antispas- modic, attenuant, deobstruent, gr. x ad 3ss. Origanum, (i, n.) herba. Wild marjoram. ^Stimulant, gr. x ad 9y. See Ol. Ostrea testa prapdrata. Prepared oyster-shell. Antacid, absorbent, 3ss ad 3J. 75 Ovum, (i, n.) Egg. Nutritive, restorative. The raw egg, taken three or four times a day, including the yolk and white, has been often serviceable in obstinate jaundice, proceeding from viscid bile, or gluten obstructing the biliary ducts. Oxymel (mellis, n.) aruginis. L. (JErug. ppta %j; aceti %vij; mel. desp. P. %xiv.) Exter- nally as a detergent, and to keep down fungous flesh. When sufficiently diluted, it serves as an useful application to scrofulous sores, and is often of service to venereal ulcerations of the mouth and fauces. When employed with this last intention, however, great care should be ta- ken, that none of it be swallowed. Oxymel colchici. L. (Colch. rec. %j; acet. dist. lb/; mel. desp. P. ft//. Boil to the consistence of a syrup.) Acrid, diuretic; in dropsy, &c. 3j gradually increased to gj, or more, bis die. Inspissated juice of elder berry gj, jalap 31J, ginger ^ij, vitriolated kali 5iss, oxymel of mea- dow-saffron giss, mix and make an electuary;~- dose, 5ij ad 3vjr in dropsies. Oxymel scilla. L. (Mel. desp. P. ft//'/; aceti scilla ft./y. Boil to the consistence of a syrup.) Expectorant, detergent, 3ss ad 5ij. Palma, (ae, f.) fruaus oleum expression. The palm-tree. E. See Oleum. 76 Papaver (eris, n.) album, capsula. White poppy. Anodyne, narcotic. See Extr. iff Syr. Also externally in the way of fomentation to in- flamed or ulcerated parts,—dried poppy-heads giv, water ftvj; boil to ftij. Papaver erraficum, flos. Wild poppy. L. Slightly narcotic. See Syrupus. Pareira brava, radix. L. Detergent, expec- torant, diuretic; in ulcerous nephritic, and cal- culous complaints, gr. xv ad ^ij, in decoction 5J ad 3iij, in a pretty large quantity of water, bis terve die. To the taste this root discovers much sweetness, some bitterness, and a slight astringency. Parietaria, (ae, f.) herba. Pellitory of the wall. Emollient, diuretic, gr. x ad 3J, or more, juice %) ad giij. In cataplasms emollient, discutient. Pentdphyllum, (i, n.) radix. Cinque-foil. L. Astringent, 3ss ad 3J, or more. In gargles for the gums, strengthening. Petroleum, {i, n.) Barbadoes tar. Inwardly, see Ol. Externally stimulant, discutient. As a powerful dissolver of thickened lymph in disea- ses of the hip and other joints, Dr. Kirkland ad- vises Barbadoes tar giss, united with water of pure ammonia gss. Petroleum sulphur a turn. (Flor. sulph. %iv; ol. petroki, P. $xvj. Boil till they unite into a mass.) 77 Stimulant, balsamic, gt. v ad gt. xx, bis terve die. PetrMlinum, (i, n.) radix, semen. Parsley. Root nutritive, aperient, diuretic; seed stimu- lant, carminative, diuretic, |}j ad ^ij. Pilula aloes composita. (Aloes soc. gy'; extr. gentiana gj\r; ol. carui essent. tyij; syr. zingib. q. s.) Purgative, stomachic, gr. x ad gr. xxv. Pilula aloes cum myrrha. (Aloessoc. %ij; my- rha, croci, sing. %j; syr. croci q. s.) Laxative, stomachic, gr. x ad 9j. Pilula cupri. E. (Cupri ammoniaci gr. xvj' mica panis ^iv; aq. ammonia q. s. Make a mas--' to be divided into thirty-two pills.) For their virtues and dose, see Cuprum ammoniacum. Pilula galbani composita. (Galbani, opopanacis, myrrha, ragapeni, sing, g/; as a foetid a gj\r; syr. croci q. s.) Stimulant, antispasmodic, emmena- gogue; in hysterical, hypochondriacal, and other nervous complaints, gr. x ad 3ss, bis terve die. Pilula hydrargyri. (Hydrarg. pur. P. 3//; cons. rosa rubra ^iij; pulv. glycyrrh. 5y. Alterative, anti-venereal, &c. gr. v ad gr. xv, or more,. bis terve die. Pilula hydrargyri muriati mitis, sive calomela- rr.s composita. E. (Hydrarg. muriati mitis, sul- G 2 78 phuris antitnonii pracipitati, sing. 3///; extr. genti- qna, saponis, sing. 3y. Grind the mild muriated quicksilver with the precipitated sulphur of anti- mony, that they may be intimately mixed; then add the extract and soap, and with simple syrup form them into a mass.) Alterative; in chronic eruptions, &c. gr. iij ad gr. x, or more, bis die. A pill of gr. iij contains little more than gr. j of calomel. Pilula opii. (Opii purif. ^ij ; extr. glycyrrh. gy'; Anodyne. Five gr. contain one of opium. Pilula rhei composita. E. (Rad. rhabarbari $ij; aloes soc. "^iss; myrrha 3/; halt vitriolati gr. xv; ol. mentha sativa essent. gt. viij; syr. cort. aurant. q. s.) Laxative, stomachic, gr. x ad 3ss. A third part of this formule, viz. rhubarb 3ij, aloes 3ss, &c. amply suffices for twenty-four pills. Pilula scilla. (Scill. exsic. %j; zingib. saponis, sing. $iij; ammon. purif ^ij; syr. zingib. q. s.) Attenuant, expectorant, diuretic, gr. x ad £)j, bis terve die. Ten gr. contain about gr. j of dried squill. Pimento, (vs.. indecl.) bacca. Jamaica pepper, or allspice. Stimulant, aromatic, carminative, gr. v ad 3j. See Aq. Ol. iff Spiritus. Pimpinella, (ae, f.) radix. Burnetsaxifrage. E. Acrid, stomachic, diuretic, resolvent; in weak- nesses of the stomach from viscid phlegm, in- farctions of the breast, dropsy, &c. 9j ad 3ss, ,*9 in infusion 3j ad 31J, bis terve die. Also sialo- gogue. Piper (eris, n.) indicum, capsikla. Guinea pep- per, or capsicum. Stimulant, aromatic; in ato- nic gout, palsy, &c. gr. v ad gr. x, or more, un- der the form of pills. Piper longum, fruaus. Long pepper. Stimu- lant, aromatic, gr. v ad $j. Also sialogogue. Piper nigrum, bacca. Black pepper. Similar to the preceding. Put into chicken broth or beef-tea, says Dr. Clerk, it will sometimes make them stay on the stomach in gouty cases, when every thing else is thrown up. Pix (icis, f.) Burgundica. Burgundy-pitch. Externally stimulant, anodyne. See Empl. Pix liquida. Tar. Stimulant. Diaphoretie, diuretic, deobstruent; in cold, languid phlegma- tic habits, $j ad 3J. To make tar-water, mix tar ftj with water one gallon, stir them frequent- ly, and in two days decant off the liquor; which, warm or cold, may be drunk, partitis haustibus, from ftj to ftij, daily. Externally, see Ung* Tar exsiccated by heat gix, yellow wax givss, oil of ohve ftss, which compose nearly the black basilicon of the old dispensatory, Dr. Kirkland advises as a beneficial application to those pur- ple, glassy ulcers, in which there exists an ex- traordinary degree of irritability. 80 . Plantago, (ginis, f.) folia. Common great plantain. E. Subastringent, refrigerant, atte- nuant, diuretic; in phthisis, haemoptysis, ha;ma- temesis, &c. juice, gj ad gij, bis terve die. Al- so in infusion. Prunum ''x, n.) Gallicum. French plum,—the fruit ^ of the primus; Gallica, French plum-tree. Cooling, laxative. Prunum sylvestre. Sloe,—the fruit of the pru- nus sylvestris, the blackthorn or sloe-bush. Cool- ing, astringent. See Conserva. Pulegium, (i, n.) herba, flos. Pennyroyal. Sti- mulant, antispasmodic, expectorant, emmena- gogue, gr. x ad $ij. See Aq. Ol. iff Spir. Pulsatilla nigricans, herba cum floribus. Mea- dow-anemone. E. Acrid, stimulant, resolvent. See Extraaum. Pulvis aloes cum canella. L. (Aloes soc. Xiv; canella alba g/.) Cathartic, deobstruent, g. x ad 9j. Pulvis aloes cum ferro. L. (Aloes soc. $ss: myrrh a tyj • extr. gentiana exsic. ferri vitriol, sing. 9y.) Aperient, deobstruent; in chlorotic cases, &c. gr. v ad gr. x, bis die; or gr. x ad 9j, or more, every or every other night. In chlorosis this preparation sometimes derives additional ef- ficacy from being joined with a double quantity, or more, of vitriolated iron. 81 Pulvis allies gum guiiidco. L. (Aloes soc. "^iss; guaiaci gummi-resina %j; pulv. aromat. %ss.) Warm, aperient, laxative ; in dyspeptic and spasmodic complaints of the stomach and bow- els, gr. x ad 9j. Pulvis aluminis compositus. E. (Aluminis %ss; kino 3y\ Rub them together to a fine powder.) Tonic, astringent; in uterine haemorrhages, &c. gr. x ad 3SS. Pulvis antimonialis. Febrifuge, sudorific, gr. v ad gr. x, or more. Alterative, diaphoretic, gr, j ad gr. iij. Pulvis aromatieus. (Cinnam. %ij; sem. cardam. zingib. piperis longi, sing, g/'.) Stimulant, carmi- native, stomachic, gr. v ad gr. x, or more. Pulvis asdri compositus. (Asari, majorana, mari Syriaci, lavend. sing, exsic. %j.) Errhine, gr. v ad 9j. This preparation is equal to any of the powders sold under the name of Herb Snuff", Pulvis cerussa compositus. L. (Cerussa gv; sarcocolla %iss; tragaeantha %ss.) Externally cool- ing, astringent; in collyria, lotions, and injecti- ons, 3J in giv. Compound powder of ceruse '3j, vitriolated zinc gr. vj, rose-water giv, form an injection, which is successfully used in the in- flammatory stage of gonorrhoea. Pulvis chelarum cancri compositus. L. (Cancri chelar. prap. %iv; creta ppta, coral Hi rubri, sing. $j.) Antacid, astringent, 3ss ad 3iss. 82 Pulvis conirayerva compositus. L. (Contrayerva %Vr; pulv. chelar. cancri comp. ftwj.) Stimulant, diaphoretic, 9j ad $ij, or more. Pulvis creta compositus. L. (Creta ppta Vbss; cinnam. %iv; tormentilla, Arab, gummi, sing. "%iiji piperis longi %ss.) Astringent, stomachic, carmi- native, $j ad §ij. Pulvis creta [compositus cum opio. L. (Pulv. creta comp. %viij; opii $iss.) Astringent, stoma- chic, carminative, gr. xv ad V)ij. Two scr. con- tain nearly gr. j of opium. Pulvis ipecacuanha compositus. (Ipecac, opii, sing. 5j; kali vitriol, fj.) Sudorific; in rheumatisms, dropsy, Sec. ^r. vj ad gr. xv. Pulvis jalappa compositus. E. (Rad. jalapii gy; tartari crystallorum "ijj. Mix, and diligent- ly grind them together for some time, so as to form a very fine powder.) Purgative, 9j ad ^ij., or more. Pulvis myrrha compositus. L. (Myrrha, sabi- na, rutuercus, (us, f.) cortex. The oak. Strongly astringent, gr.xv ad 3ss, or I] ad gij of an infu- 84 sion made with §j to boiling water ftj. Such as are liable to be affected with cynanche from a slight application of cold, says Dr. Cullen, may often prevent or soon remove the disease, ,by gargling with a strong decoction or infusion of oak-bark, to ftj of which 3ss of alum, and $ij of brandy are added. Radix (icis, f.) indica lopeziana. E. Tonic, stomachic; in phthisical diarrhoeas, &c. ^j ad ^ij, ter quaterve die. Rdphdnus (i, m.) rusticanus, radix. Horse- radish. Stimulant, attenuant, diuretic, $j ad 3j. Also sialogogue. Hoarseness, says Dr. Cullen, has been often speedily removed, when depending on the interrupted secretion of the mucus of the fauces, by syrup of horse-radish, a tea-spoonful or two being swallowed leisurely, and often.—Fresh root scraped 3J, boiling water |iv, macerate two hours; to the strained liquor add double its weight of sugar, and make a sy- rup. According to Dr. Withering, an infusion of horse-radish in milk makes one of the safest and best cosmetics. Resina flava. Yellow rosin. Externally, see Cerat. iff Ung. Rhabarbarum, (i, n.) radix. Rhubarb. Pur- gative, astringent, stomachic, gr. x ad ^ij* See Infus. Pil. lincf. iff Vin. Also externally to promote the granulation and healing of ulcers, 85 sprinkled once or twice a day: should it prove too irritating, the addition of a ninth part opi- um may be usefully made. Rhododendron, (dri, n.) fdia. The dwarf rose bay. E. Acrid, narcotic, tonic, subastringent; in rheumatism, gout, &c. gr. v ad gr. x, or more, bis terve die; or 3iss ad 3ij infused for a night in boiling water gix, every morn, drink- ing nothing after it for some time. Ribes, (is, n.) nigrum, fruaus. Black currant. L. Subacid, cooling. See Succus iff Syrupus. Ribes rubrum, fruaus. Red currant. L. Sub- acid, cooling. Ricinus, (i, m.) semen. Palma Christi. See Oleum. The seed itself, in the quantity even of a few grains, operates too violently for exhibi- tion. Rosa damascena, petalum. The damask rose. Laxative, aromatic, V)j ad 5j. See Syr. Rosa rubra, petalum. The red rose. Suba- stringent, '3j ad 3J. See Cons. Infus. Mel. iff Syr. Ros (oris, m.) marinus, cacumen, flos. Rose- mary. Stimulant, antispasmodic; against ner- vous headachs, sinkings, &c. gr. x ad 3ij, in in- fusion 5J ad 3iss. See Ol. iff Spir. Riibia, (ae, f.) radix. Madder. Astringent, a- pcrient, diuretic, emmenagogue, 3ss ad '3ij3 or H 86 more, in decoction 3iss ad 51J, bis, ter, quaterve die. Rvbus (i, m.) idaus, fruaus. The raspberry- bush. L. Grateful, cooling. See Syr. Rida, (a?, f.) herba. Rue. Tonic, attenuant, diuretic, antispasmodic, gr. xv ad *p)ij. See Extr. Sab'znt, (cc, f.) fdium. Savine. Stimulant, antispasmodic, aperient, diuretic; in cold phleg- matic habits, gr. xv ad 3ij, bis terve die. See Extr. Ol. iff Tina. Externally escharotic; to ve- nereal warts, condylomata, &c. with cr without an equal proportion of verdigrise, sprinkled once a day. For supporting an artificial drain, after the previous application of a blister, in cases of scrofulous enlarged joints, or white swellings, the following cerate is recommended by Mr. Crowther:—To yellow wax ftj and hog's lard ftiv melted, add fresh savine bruised ftj; boil till the humidity is consumed, and strain. Sacchdrumwn purified"tun:. Brown sugar. Nu- tritive, attenuant, laxative. Saecharum purified turn. Double-refined sup-ar. Nutritive. Externally escharotic. Sagabenum, (i, n.) gummi-resina. Aperient, deobstruent, antispasmodic; in hysteric cases, palsies, &e. gr. v ad 3ss, ter die. S.d (salis, m. aut n.) ammoniums. Aperient, diaphoretic, diuretic, gr. x ad 5ss. Externally 87 in fomentation? discutient, resolvent, gj in som- appropriate liquor ftij. As a discutient lotion, sal ammoniac gss, vinegar, reel:, spir. each ftj, have been advantageously employed. Soap 3ij, litharge-plaster gss, sal amm. 5j, compose the volatile plaster of Dr. Kirkland; from which, it seems, in chronic enlargements of the knee and elbow joints, or what have been termed cold tu- mours, he has seen astonishing good effects.— The litharge-plaster and soap are to be melted together, and, when nearly cold, the sal ammo- niac powdeittd is to be stirred in. Sal cornu cerzi. Stimulant, diaphoretic, anti- spasmodic, gr. v ad gr. xv, or more. Sal succini purifleatus. Aperient, diuretic, an- tispasmodic; in hysteric and hypochondriacal af- fections, attended with anxiety and sinking of spirits, gr. v ad Bj, bis, ter, quaterve die. To the taste this salt is penetrating, acid, and suba- 5tringent. Sal muridticus. Common salt. Stimulant, ca- thartic. In clysters stimulant, purgative, jij a.: gss. Salix, (Tcis, f.) ramulorum cortex. The willow. E. Tonic, a tringent; in intermittents, &c, $ij ad 3j. Sali'ia, (x, f.) folium. Sage. Stimulant, dia- phoretic, sccmnchic, gr. xv ad $ij. In gargles 88 detergent. This plant, says Van Swieten, in useful in restraining the too long continued and weakening flow of milk from the breasts of nur- ses, after the weaning of children. Also it has been employed for checking night sweats, when not arising from a hectic disposition. Sambiicus, (i, f.) cortex interior, flos, bacca. Common elder. B*ark cathartic, hydragogue; in dropsies, &c. gr. v ad ^j, in infusion gj per diem, expressed juice 3j ad gss pro dosi. Flow- ers in fomentations discutient. See_ Ung. Ber- ries aperient, deobstruent. See S'tttus. Sanguis (Tnis, m.) draconis, resina, Dragon's blood. Astringent, gr. x ad ^ij. Externally in plasters, corroborant. Santdlum citrinum, lignum. Yellow sanders. E. Tonic, stimulant, aromatic, 3J ad 3J. Santdlum rubrum, lignum. Red sanders. This is principally used as a colouring drug; it im- parts a strong red colour to spirits only. Santonicum, (i,n.)\ cacumen. Wormseed. Sub- acrid, tonic, stomachic, vermifuge, 3ss ad 3j, bis die. Wormseed, tansy-flowers, each 3j, vi- triolated iron "^j, form an approved composition for worms;—dose, gr. x ad 3ss, bis terve die. Sapo, (onis, m.) Soap. Aperient, diuretic, detergent,, gr. x ad 3ss, bis terve die. Lithon- triptic, gss ad gj, daily. Externally, see Ceratum. 89 Sarcb'cblla, (ae, f.) gummi-resina. L. Tonic, gr. xv ad 3ss. Externally to wounds and ulcers, conglutinating. Sarsaparilla, (ae, f.) radix. Alterative, dia- phoretic, in powder ^j ad 3j, or more, ter die. See Decoa. Sassafras, (n. indecl.) lignum, radix, ejusque cortex. Stimulant, aperient, diaphoretic, '^j ad 3j, in decoction or infusion gss ad gj, bis die. See Ol. Sdtyrion, (i, n.) radix. Orchis. E. Nutritive demulcent; in diarrhoeas, dysentery, dysury, hectic fever from absorption of pus, &c. A pre- paration of this root forms the salep of the shops. Scammonium, (i, n.) gummi-resina. Scammo- ny. Cathartic, gr. v ad gr. xv, well triturated with an equal proportion of crystals of tartar, sugar, or the like. See Eka. iff Pulv. Scilla, (ae, f.) radix. Squill, or sea onion. A- crid, expectorant, diuretic, fresh squill gr. v ad gr. xv, dried squill gr.j ad gr. iij, bis, ter, qua- terve die. When larger doses are given, it proves commonly emetic, sometimes cathartic. See Cons. Mel, Oxym. Pil. Tina, iff Syr. Scolopendrium, (i, n.) herba. Hartstongue. E. Mucilaginous, astringent; in visceral obstructi- ons, &e. 3ss ad 3J, ter die. II 2 90 Scordium, (i, n.) herba. Water-germander. Tonic, diaphoretic; in malignant fevers attend- ed with laxity of the bowels, &c. 3j ad 5j, or more. Seneka, (ae, f.) radix. Rattlesnake-root. A- crid, diaphoretic, diuretic, cathartic, ^j ad 5ss, bis, ter, quaterve die. See Decoa. Senna, (ae, f.) folium. Cathartic, ^j ad 3J. In clysters purgative, gss, or more, boiled in water ftij to ftj. See Eka. Extr. Infus. Pulv. iff Tina. Serpentdria Virginidna, radix. Snake-root. Tonic, aromatic, stimulant, diaphoretic; in low fevers, atonic gout, mortifications, &c. gr. x ad 3ss, in decoction or infusion 5ss ad 5j, or more. See Tina. Serpyllum, (i, n.). summitdtes florentes. Wild or mother of thyme. E. Stimulant, aromatic, antispasmodic, gr. x ad "^ij. Sevum ovillum prapardtum. Mutton-suet. Boiled in milk, it is sometimes used in chronic diarrhoeas and dysenteries. Fresh suet gij, new milk ftj, set them over a gentle fire, and stir till they boil; then mix a heaped spoonful cf starch powdered, and let them all boil a little together: —this preparation may be sweetened to the taste, and the whole consumed in a day. Also exter- nally in unguents. Simarouba, '(ae, f.) cortex. Tonic, stomachic; in the last stage of dysentery, in diarrhoeas from 91 absorption of pus, habitual colics with bloody stools, &c. gr. x ad 5s? pro dosi, or 31J ad 5i;j boiled in water ftiss to gxij, per diem. This bark Dr. Cullen considers in the light only of a simple bitter. Sindpi, (n. indecl.) semen. Mustard. Stimu- lant, attenuant; in paralytic and rheumatic com- plaints, &c. 3j ad gss, whole or only slightly bruised, bis die. To make mustard-whey, of which a tea cupful is usually taken for a dose, boil ftij of milk till it curdles, with two or three table-spoonfuls of the seed newly bruised, and strain. See Ol. Externally, see Cat a pi. Slum, (i, n.) herba. Water-parsnep. L. Di- uretic, antiscorbutic; in chronic eruptions, scro- fula, &c. juice gij, or more, bis die, with milk, which makes it less nauseous to the taste. Soda, (ae, f.) phosphordta. E. Mildly cathar- tic, gss ad gj, or more, dissolved in a bason of broth, beef tea, or the like. Thus taken, it is said to be not unpleasant to the palate, having much the same flavour as common salt* Sperma (atis, n.) ceti. Emollient; demulcent; in pains and erosions of the intestines, coughs, &c. 3ss ad 3iss. Externally, see Cerat. iff Ung. Spigelia, (ae, f.) radix. Indian pink. Seda- tive, laxative, anthelminthic; in low remittent - worm-fevers, &c. to children of four or five 92 years old, gr. viij ad gr. xij, in infusion j)j, or more; to adults, in powder 3ss ad $ij, in de- coction or infusion 3 iss, or more, bis die. Should it fail to produce a laxative effect, a purge with calomel ought occasionally to be interposed. Spina cervina, bacca. Buckthorn. Cathartic, juice gss ad gj. See Syr. Spiritus (us, m.) atheris nitrosi. (Olim, Spir. nitri dulcis.) Febrifuge, diuretic, antispasmodic, gt. xx ad 3J, or more. United with a small quantity of spirit of ammonia, it is said to be di- aphoretic, and often notably diuretic.—It is good also against nephritic & colic pains, joined with oil of almonds gss. Spiritus atheris vitriolici. (Olim, Spir. vitrioli dulcis.) Diaphoretic, diuretic, antispasmodic, 9j ad 3iss, or more. Spir. of vitriolic ether 3j, decoction of barley gvj, syrup of marshmallow gss, form a good discutient gargle in cases of slight inflammation of the fauces. Spiritus atheris vitriolici aromaticus. E. (Cort. cinnam. $vj; sem. cardam. gy; rad. angelica 3///; piperis longi $ij; spir. atheris vitriolici, p. Vaijss. Macerate seven days, in a close vessel, and when the feces have subsided, pour off the clear.) Sti- mulant, stomachic, gt. xx ad lx, or more. Spiritus atheris vitriolici compositus. L. (Spir, atheris vitriol. P- ftj/.; ol. vini, P. 5///.) This 93 is supposed to be the liquor anodynus mineralis of Hoffman; and, in doses of from 5ss to 5iss, is given in hysteric, arthritic, and other painful complaints. Spiritus ammonia. (Olim, Spir. salis amm. dul- cis.) Stimulant, attenuant, diaphoretic, antis- pasmodic, gt. xv ad gt. lx, or more. Of this, which consists of rectified spirit and ammonia, gt. xv contains scarcely gr. j of the salt. Sp'tritus ammonia compositus. (Spir. amnion, ft//; ol. limonis essent.—caryoph. aromat. ess. sing. P. 3//.) Stimulant, sudorific, antispasmodic, gt. xv ad lx, or more. Spiritus ammonia foetidus. (Olim, Spir. vdat. foetidus.) Stimulant, antispasmodic; in spasmo- dic asthmas, gout in the stomach or bowels, &c. gt. xxx ad 3j, or more. Spiritus ammonia succindtus. L. (Alkoholis, P. %j; aq. ammonia pura %iv; ol. succini rea. P. 3y; saponis gr. x.) This, under the name of eau de luce, is principally used for smelling to in lownesses and faintings. As a powerful stimu- lant and diaphoretic, however, it is sometimes given internally from gt. xv to gt. lx, on the sud- den subsiding of exanthemata, and receding of arthritic appearances from the extremities. Spiritus anisi compositus. L. (Sem.anisi,—ange- lica, sing. ftj-J-; spir. vin. ten. cong. j.) ' Stimu- lant, carminative, stomachic, 51J ad gj, or more. 94 Spiritus camphordtus. (Camph. "ijv, spir. vim rea. ft//.) Externally against rheumatic pains, paralytic numbnesses, tumours, gangrene, sprains &c. It is said to be efficacious also in checking an incipient whitlow, a linen compress being made wet with it, and kept constantly applied. Spiritus carui,—cinnamdmi. Of either 5ij ad gj, or more. Spiritus juniperi compositus. (Bac. junip. ft/; sem. carui,—flosnic. dulc. sing. g/j\r; spir. vin. ten. cong.j.) Stimulant, carminative, 5ij ad 3yj, cr more. Spiritus lavendula. Used principally as a per- fume. This has not quite the strength of recti- fied spirit, there being five pints distilled from eight of proof-spirit. Spiritus lavendula compositus. (Spir. lavend. Vbiij;—rorismarini ft/; cinnam. nus.fruEr. myrat. sing. %ss; santali rubri %j,) Stimulant, antispas- modic; against nervous languors, &c. Issad^ij*. Spiritus mentha piperitidis,—mentha setiva, L. —myristica,^—pimento,—pukgii. L. Of these se- verally Sij ad gj, or more. Except those of la- vender and rosemary, all the distilled spirits of plants are of the same strength as proof-spirit. Spiritus rdphani compositus. L. (R.aph. rust. cort. aurant. exsic. sing, ftij; cochlearia rec. ft/v^ 95 nuc. frua. myrist. gy'; spir. vin. ten. cong. ij.) Sti- mulant, antiscorbutic, 3iij ad gj. Spiritus rorismarini. This, it is said, diluted with water, removes sunburnings of the skin. Sal ammoniac giij, water, spirit of rosemarv, each ftj, Mr. Justamond recommends for remo- ving coagulation of the milk in the breasts of women after lying-in, used a little warm by means of cloths made wet with it, and applied constantly. Spiritus vinosus reaifiedtus. Stimulant, 3ss ad 3ij. Of this 100 parts contain 95 of alkohol, and 5 of distilled water. Externally, rectified spirit, joined with as much camphor as it will dissolve, is useful in those inflammations of the hands or feet, termed chilblains. Spiritus vinosus tenuior. Proof-spirit. This it appears has little more than half the strength of the former, i 00 parts containing 55 of alkohol, and 45 of distilled water. Diluted with five or six times its quantity of cold water, and applied as well to the ball of the eye as the eye-lids, it is often used in chronic ophthalmies with advan- tage. Spongia, (ae, f.) Sponge. Externally to stop haemorrhages. When u;ed as a tent for dilating wounds and ulcers, it is previously dipped in melted wax and the wax squeezed out of it in a press. 9t> Spongia usta. Antacid, absorbent; in scrofu- lous complaints, &c. 3ss ad *j, bis die. In bronchocele burnt sponge has often proved effec- tual, ^j or 5ss being made into a lozenge, and held under the tongue till dissolved, and th^n swallowed, every night, or oftener, for some weeks. The virtues of this preparation, it would seem, depend on a volatile salt, produced by burning, and combined with its own oil. . Stanni pulvis. Powder of tin. Anthelmintic, to children gr. x ad '^ij, to adults 3j ad 31J, or more, bis terve die, with a mercurial cathartic occasionally interposed. Staphisdgria, (ae, f.) semen. Stavesacre. Acrid, emetic, cathartic, gr. iij ad gr. x. Also exter- nally against the itch, vermin, &c. When em- ployed for the destruction of pediculi, it is best applied mixed in a small proportion with hair- powder. Stramonium, (i, n.) herba. Thornapple. E. Narcotic; in mania, epilepsy, and various other spasmodic diseases, in powder gr. j ad gr. v, or more, inspissated juice gr. 1 ad gr. iij, bis terve die. Should the pupil become dilated from it, then no further increase of the dose should be made. Styrax (acis, m. aut f.) purificdta, res'tna. Sti- mulant, balsamic, gr. x ad ".ss. Also external- ly, joined with a double proportion of black ba- 97 silicon, (see Pix liq.) against paralytic numbnes- ses, and debility of the limbs following rickets. Succinum prapardtum. Prepared amber. Am tispasmodic, corroborant, $j ad 3j. See Ohunu iff Sal. Succus (i, m.) aconiti spissdtus. E. Gr. \ ad gr. iij, or more, bis terve die. For its virtues and uses, see Aconitum. Succus bacca sambiici spissdtus. Aperient, de- obstruent, gss ad giss. Diluted with water, it is often used with advantage in common colds. Succus belladonna spissdtus. E. Gr. .1 ad gr. iij or more, bis terve die. For its virtues and uses* see Belladonna. ., Succus cicuta spissdtus. (Vulgo, Extr. cicuta.) Narcotic, alterative, resolvent; in scrofula, pe- riodic headachs, &c. Begin with gr. iij, twice or thrice a day, and then increase the dose gra- dually according to its effects. Patients in gene- ral, says Dr. Cullen, will bear a greater dose at night than at noon, and at noon than in the morning. Succus cochledria compositus. (Sue. ccchl. hort. lb//v—beeeabunga,—nasturtti aquat. sing. ft/,.__ aurant. Hisp. g.v#.) Stimulant, attenuant, ape- rient, diuretic; in cutaneous defcedations, Sec. gj ad giv, bis terve die. I 98 Succus hyoscydmi spissdtus. E. In chordees resisting the use of opium, &c. gr. j ad gr. v, or more, bis terve die. In puerperal mania, &c. gr. iij ad gr. xv, or more.—For its further uses and qualities, see Hyoscyanuis. Succus laHuea virosa spissdtus. E. Narcotic, » aperient, diuretic; in dropsies proceeding from visceral obstructions, &c. gr. iij ad gr. xv, or more, bis terve die. By gradually increasing the dose, Dr. Collin, of Vienna, has given it to the extent even of 5iij, in twenty-four hours. Succus limonis spissdtus. L. Cooling, anti- septic ; to allay heat and thirst in bilious inflam- matory disorders, 3j ad 3 Ij, ad libitum. Sulcus ribis nigri spissdtus. L. Subacid, cool- ;mT, ?ss ad %). Also to moisten the mouth and fav.cc^ with, in sore throats and fevers, Sulphur (uris, n.) antimonii pracipitdtum. Al- tera! ive. diaphoretic, gr. j ad gr. iv, bis terve die. See Piiula. S:dpruris flores. Cathartic, diaphoretic. But the washed flowers of sulphur, and the subse- quent preparation only, are suited for internal use. Externally antipsoric. See Ung. Suipbur prdci{itdtum. L. Laxative, diapho- retic. 51 ad ^iij. A lotion, says Mr. Bell, con- -15 ting of precipitated sulphur 31J, acetated ceruse '$], rose water gviij, used night and morn, has 99 proved often effectual, in curing that herpetic eruption in the face to which some persons, es- pecially females, are liable. Syrupus aceti. E. (Acefi vini, P. \X)>jss ; sacch. purif. tbiijss. Boil so as to form a syrup.) Cool- ing, antiseptic, 3J ad 3iij. Syrupus althaa. Emollient, demulcent; against tickling coughs, &c. 3J ad 5iij, or more. Syrupus caryoph!Hi rubri. Aromatic, 5J ad 5ij' This is chiefly valued on account of its fine red colour, which however is destructible by alkaline salts. Syrupus colchici. E. (Rad. cclchici reccntis, sac- culenta, in frustra tentiia seaa, %j; aceti, P. %xvj: sacch. purif. ^xxvj. Macerate the root in the vinegar two days, now and then shaking the ves- sel; then strain it with a gentle pressure; to the strained liquor add the sugar, and boil a little, so as to form a syrup.) Acrid, diuretic; in drop- sv, &c. 5J gradually increased to gj, or more, bis die. V,,rupus corticis aurantii. Stomachic, ~.\ ad 5ij, or more. Syrupus croci. L. Cordial, 3J-ad 3Ij, or more. —This gives a fine colour to julaps. Syrupus limonis succi. (Succi /inn/:, ft//; sacch. purif. g/.) Cooling; in bilious in£ammatory ■•'.«!- orders, gastritis, &c. 5J ad ^iij. 100 Syrupus mori, L.—Ribis nigri, L.—Rubi idai. L. Grateful, cooling, ?j ad gss. Sheathed with some mucilaginous fluid, these are useful for soreness of the mouth and tonsils. SyrJipus papaveris albi. (Olim, Syr. e meconio.) Anodyne, hypnotic, to children 3J ad 3ij, to a- dults gss ad gj, or more. One ounce is esteem- ed equal to gr. j of opium. Syrupus popaveris erratici. L. Slightly ano- dyne, 5J ad 5 iij, or more. Syrdpus rcsa. To children, laxative, 5ij ad gss. Syrupus rasdrum rubrarum. E. (Petalarum rosa rubra sic. %vij; aqua bullientis, P. ftv; sacch. purif. Vbvj. Infuse the roses in the water for a night, then boil them a little; strain out the' li- quor, and adding to it the sugar, boil them to the consistence of a syrup.) Subastringent, 3J ad 3ij. It is chiefly valued on account of its fine red colour. SrrLpus scilliticus. E. (Aceti scilla P. ft//; sacch. purfl. Ubiijss. Dissolve the sugar with a gentle heat, so as to form a syrup.) Expecto- rant, diuretic, 3j ad 51J, or more. Sxrupus simplex, sive communis. E. (Sacch. purif. partes xv; aqua partes viij. Let the sugar !:l> dissolved by a gentle heat, and boil a little, so as i;. form a syrup.) 101 Syrupus spina cervina. Cathartic, gss ad g'ss. Except in clysters, this is now seldom employed. Syrupus tolutdnus. (Vice Syr. balsam.) Balsamic; for coughs, &c. 3j ad 3iij. Syrupus viola. To infants a tea-spoonful or two, gently laxative. Syrupus zingiberis. Carminative, stomachic, 5j ad 3iij. ' Tamarindus, (i, f.) fruaus. The tamarind- tree. Acid, cooling, laxative, pulp gss ad giss, in decoction gij ad giij to water ftj. See If us. Tarmcetum, (i, n.) flos, herba. Tansy. Tonic, deobstruent, stomaehic, 3ss ad 5J. Also in in- fusion. Taraxacum, (i, n.) radix, herba. Dandelion. Tonic, aperient, diuretic, resolvent; in cases of obstructed liver, jaundice, &c. juice gj ad gij, or more, ter quaterve die. Also in decoction, giij boiled in water ft iss to ftj, to which, when strained, is added vitriolated kali 5iij,—dose, a tea cupful, every two hours, until it operates. Tartari crystdlli, (6mm, f.) Cooling, laxativei diuretic, 3J ad 5iij, bis terve die. Cath,.rrio diuretic; in dropsies, Sec. gss ad gj, or moro every or every other morn, dissolved in water 10 or 12 oz. and taken, partitis vicibus. When joined with a 6th or 7th part of borax, and gi- I 2 102 ven to the amount of gss at least, daily, it is ren- dered, says Ouarin, not only more soluble in water, but of much greater efficacy in ^ascites proceeding from visceral obstructions. Terebinthina chia. L. Stimulant, corroborant, diuretic, detergent; in gleets, fluor albus, &c. 3J ad 3J, or more, bis terve die. Terebinthina veneta. E. Virtues as the prece- ding; but, having no aromatic flavour, it is more nauseous to the taste. In clysters laxative, gss id gj, suspended in some watery vehicle, by means of yolk of egg. Thus administered, says Dr. Cullen, we have found it to be one of the most certain laxatives that could be employed in colics, and other cases of obstinate costiveness. Terebinthina vulgaris. L. Stimulant, diuretic, detergent, gr. xv ad ^ij, bis terve die. In clys- ters laxative, gss ad gj, prepared as the former. Externally stimulant, rubefacient. See Ol. Thus, (uris, n.) resina. Frankincense. L. Sti- mulant, corroborant, gr. x ad Jss. Externally in plasters, stimulant, strengthening. See Empl. Thymus, (i, m.) herba. Common thyme. Sti- mulant, aromatic, gr. x ad 3SS. Tinaitra aloes. (Aloes, soc. $ss; extr. glycyrrh. 3/j'x; aq. dist. spir. vin. ten. sing. %j.) Purgative, Stomachic, gss ad giss, or more- 103 TinaUra altfes composita. (Aloes soc. croci, sing.- gr. xh; tin a. myrrha gy.) Stimulant, aperient, stomachic, emmenagogue, 3ss ad 3iss, bis terve die. Tina'ura alVes vitrioldta. E. (Aloes soc. myrrha, sing. \iss; croci gy,- spir. atheris vitriolici, P. fty. Digest the myrrh with the spirit four days, in a close vessel, then add the aloes and saffron; di- gest again four days, and when the feces have subsided, pour off the clear.) Stimulant, antis- pasmodic, aperient, stomachic; in spasmodic pains of the stomach, &c. 3ss ad 3iss, bis terve die. Tina'ura as a foetida. (Asa fetida 3/; spir. vin. rea. %j.) Stimulant, antispasmodics 3ss ad*3iss, or more. Tinaiira aurantii corticis. L. (Cort. ext. attrant. r.?c. $iss; spir. vin. ten. g//. Tonic, stomachic, 3J ad 3ij, or more. Tinaiira balsdmi Peruviani. L. (Bals. Peruv. 5y'; spir. vin. rea. *ss.) Stimulant, attenuant, 3ss ad 3iss- Tina'ura bals a mi Tolutdni. (Bals. Tolut. "$iss; spir. vin. rea. Iij. Stimulant, corroborant, ex- pectorant, 3ss ad 3ij- Tina'ura benzoes composita. (Benz. Z>iss; styracis 3/; bals. Tolut. %,ss; aloes soc. gr. xv; spir. vin. rea. gj/.) Stimulant, expectorant, antispasmo- 104 die, stomachic, 3ss ad 3j, or more, bis terve die. Also externally to languid ulcers, and as a Covering to the aperture made in the skin by certain compound fractures. Tinaiira cantharidis. (Canthar. gr. v; coccinel. gr.j. \\ spir. vin. ten. gy.) Acrid, stimulant, diuretic, gt. x ad gt. xxx, or more, ter quaterve die. This, it seems, has been considered by the late Dr. Farr, as an efficacious medicine against the hydropic complaints of old people; to whom he was wont to prescribe it, joined with a little milk of ammoniac and camphorated tincture of opium, when the breathing was affected. Also externally to sinuses and fistulous openings, in the way of injection, diluted with water, in the proportion of three or four dr. to ftj. Tinaiira cardamomi. (Sem. cardam. $iss; spir. vin. ten. $ij.) Stimulant, carminative, sj ad 3iij. This is not unfrequently employed as a corrector to medicines of the cold aperient class. Tinaiira cardamomi composita. L. (Sem. cardam. —carui, coccinel. sing. gr. xv; cinnam. $ss; uva- rum passarum, -demptis acinis, *ss; spir. vin. ten. %iv.) Stimulant, stomachic, 3j ad 3iij. Tinaiira cascarilla. L. (Cascarilla 3// spir. vin, ten. f,j.) Stimulant, tonic; in laxity and debili- ty of the stomach and bowels, &c. 3J ad gss, ter quaterve die. 105 Tinaura castorei. (Castorei Russ. z,ss> spir. vin. ten. %j.) Antispasmodic, 3J ad gij, or more. Tinaiira castorei composita. E. (Castorei Russ. %j; asafcetida gj-j; spir. ammonia, P. fty. Di- gest six days, in a close vessel, and strain.) Sti- mulant, antispasmodic; in hysterical complaints, &c. 5ss ad 3j, or more- Tinaiira catechu. (Catechu $iss; cinnam. $j; spir. vin. ten. %ij.) Astringent; in diarrhoeas, &c, 5j ad 3iij. Tinaiira cinchona, sive corticis Peruviani. (Cinch, $iss; spir. vin. ten. %j.) Tonic, stomachic, 3iss ad §ss. Tinaiira cinchona, sive corticis Peruviani, am- monidta. L. (Cinch. 3/; spir. ammonia comp. %j. Digest ten days, in a close vessel, and strain.) Stimulant, tonic, 3ss ad 5ij- Tinaiira cinchona, sive corticis Peruviani, com- posita. L. (Cinch, gr. xlviij; cort. aurant. exsic. gr. xxxvj; serpentaria vr.ix; croci gr. iij; coccinel. gr. ij; spi. vin. ten. Ij.) Tonic, stimulant, sto- machic, 5J ad 3iij. Tina'ura cinnamomi. (Cinnam. $iss; spir. vin. ten. !ij.) Stimulant, astringent, stomachic, 3j ad 3iij- Tinaiira cinnamomi compesita. (Cinnam $iss: sem. cardam. gr. xhs piperis l.ngi, aingib. sing. 3ss; 106 spir. vin. ten. ftj-j.) Stimulant, carminative, sto- machic, 3ss ad 3ijj or more. Tinaiira colomba. (Colomba gr. xxxvi/ss; spir. vin. ten. Ij.) Tonic, stomachic; in bilious vo- mitings and purgings, &c. 3j ad 3iij. Tinadra crcci. E. (Croci ~j; spir. vin. ten. P. %xv. Digest five days, and filter through pa- per.) Cordial, diaphoretic, 3ss ad gij, or more. Tinaiira ferri ammoniifcdlis. L. (Ferri amn:on. £ij spir. vin. ten. |/. Digest and strain.) A- stringent, tonic, aperient, gt. xv ad 5J, bis terve die. Also externally to scirrhous tumours, a li- nen rag being kept moist with it, and applied constantly. Tinaiira ferri muriati. (Vice Tina. Mart, in spiritu salis.) Astringent, tonic, gt. x ad gt. xx, or more, bis terve die. In cases of dysury, de- pending on spasm attended with stricture of the urethra, thisj which of all the preparations of iron is the most astringent, Mr. Cline recom- mends to be given, every fifteen minutes, in the quantity of gt. x or xv, till nausea and symptoms of general relaxation take place. Also external- ly to scirrhous tumours, and to destroy venereal warts. Tinaiira Galbani. L. (Galbani ^sr; spir. vin. ten. 'ij.) Stimulant, antispasmodic; in hysteria, flatulencies, and the asthmatic complaints of old people, 3j.ad 3:ij. 107 . Tinaiira gentiana composita. (Gentiana z,ss; cort. auram. exsie. gr. xv; sem. cardam. gr. vijss; spir. vin. ten. Ij.) Tonic, stomachic, 3j ad 3iij, bis terve die. Tinaiira guajaci. E. (Guaiaci gummi-resina fty spir. vin. rea. P. ft//'j\r. Digest ten days and strain.) Stimulant, diaphoretic; in chronic rheumatism, gout, &c. 3ss ad 5iss, or more, bis terve die. Tinaiira guaiaci ammoniala. (Guaiaci gummi rcsina 3/; spir. ammonia comp. 3 ■?>/.) Stimulant, diaphorotic, antispasmodic; against chronic rheu- matism, wandering gout, &c. 3j ad 5ij, or more*, bis die. Tinclura ht iiebiiri nigri. (Helleb. nigri jj; coc- cinel. £'-.y'*-; spir. vin. ten. 3/.) Alterative, atte- nuant, and in plethoric habits emmenagogue, ss ad 5iss, bis terve die. TinPura jalapii. (Jalap, ^ss; spir. vin. ten. 3//.) Cathartic, 3J ad 3iij. Tinaiira kino. E. (Kino %ij; spir. vin. ten. P. ft iss. Digest eight days, and strain.) Astrin- gent; in diarrhoeas, lientery, &c. 3J ad 3iij, ter quaterve die. Tinaiira moschi. E. (Moschi~j; spir. vin. rea. p. yf. Digest ten days, and strain.) Stimulant, diaphoretic, antispasmodic, 3j ad 3ij, or more. Th.a'ura myrrha. (Myrrha 3/; spir. vin. ten. 3/'; spir. vin. rea. iij r^ii.) Stimulant, attenu- 4 108 ant, 3ss ad 3iss, or more. In gargles detergent, gj in ftj. Also externally for cleansing foul ulcers, and promoting the exfoliation of carious hones. Tinaiira opii. (Opii gr. iv^l; spir. vin. ten. 3y.) Anodyne, narcotic, gt. xv ad gt. xxx, or more. Twenty drops are about equal to gr. j of opium. Tinaiira opii ammonidta. E. (Flor. Irnzoes, croci, sing. 3iij; opii 3ij; ol. anisi ess. 3ss; spir. ammonia, p. %xvj. Digest four days in a closed phial, and strain.) This preparation which is meant to an- swer the same purposes as the following, has, beside other differences here seen, a double pro- portion of opium. Tinaiira opii camphordta. L. (Opii, flor. ben- zoes, sing. gr. j' |; camph. gr. j ^; ol. anisi essent. P. gr.jl; spir. vin. ten. %j.) Anodyne, diapho- retic; against tickling coughs, &c. 3ss ad 3ij, or more. Taken by an adult to the amount of iij, before going to bed, with the use of the in- haler afterwards, it composes the speedy and ef- ficacious remedy of Dr. Mudge, for a recent ca- tarrhous cough. Tinaiira rhabarbdri. (Rhabarb. "$ss; cardam. gr. vijss; croci gr. iij■£; spir. via. ten. Ij.) Pur- gative, stomachic, gss ad giss. Aperient, sto- machic, 3ij ad 53s. % 109 Tinaiira rhabarbari composita. L. (Rhubarb. with a little liquo- rice, ter quaterve die. Trtfoliutn paludosum, herba. Buckbean. Tonic, laxative, diuretic, deobstruent; in rheumatic complaints, &c. 3ss. ad 31, in infusion with a little orange-peel, 3j ad 5iij, bis terve die. In some cutaneous diseases, of the herpetic or seem- ingly cancerous kind, says Dr. Cullen, I have. had several instances of the good effects of this plant, taken by infusion in the manner of tea. Triticum, (i, n.) farina. Wheat. This is some- times used to give a proper consistence to a mass for pills. Also externally to parts affected with erysipelatous inflammation. Trochisci amyli. (Amyli 3/; glycyrrh. z,ss,- iridis 3y ; sacch. purif. %iss; mucil. tragaicutla q. s.) Pec- toral; for tickling coughs, 3J ^ij. Trochisci cr?tu\ (Creta prap. gj\f; cancri chelar. prap. 3//; cinnam, "§ss; sacch. pur. 3///; mucil. gum. Arab. q. s.) Antacid; against cardialgy, &c, 3j ad 5U- 112 Trochisciglycyrrhiza. (Extr. glycyrrh. sacch. pur. sing. z,x; tragacantha *,iij; aq. dist. q. s.) Demul- cent ; against tickling coughs, 3J ad 3ij. Trochisci glycyrrhiza cum opio. E. (Opii purif. *ij; iina. bals. Tolut. P. gjvr; syrupi simpl. P. %viij; extraai glycyrrhiza, aqua callida molliti, %v; Arab. gummi g) This differs little from the ointment of wax, except in regard to consistence. Unguentum sulphuris. (Ung. adipis suilla fbss; flor. sutph. g/v.) Antlpsoric, gij ad giij, every night. Unguentum tufia. (Tutia ppta ?y'; ung. sperm. ceti q.s.) Astringent;—applied to sore eyelids, it 116 serves to keep them from being glued together during sleep, Unguentum zinci. E. (Ung. simpl. partes sex ; zinci calcinati partem unam.) Astringent. This is useful in affections of the eyes, or eyelids, where the redness arises from relaxation rather than from active inflammation. Urfica, (ae, f.) herba. Stinging nettle. Coolingj laxative, diuretic; in various hemorrhagic affec- tions, &c. expressed juice gj ad gij, bis terve die Uva (se. f.) passa. The raisin. Demulcent. . Uva (ae, f.) ursi, folium. Bear's wortlebcrry. Astringent; in calculous and nephritic complaints, in that state of gonorrhoea where the irritability of the bladder is greatly excited, and the urine is loaded with viscid matter, &c. gr. x. ad j)ij, in infusion V)j ad 5iss, or more, ter quaterve die. Valeriana sylvestris, radix. Wild valerian. An- tispasmodic; in epileptic, hysteric and other spas- modic complaints, 3ss ad 3J, or more, in infusion 3j ad 3ij» bis terve die. See Tina. By giving gss, twice a day, the cure of a case of catalepsy has been effected, when smaller doses had been tried in vain. Verbdscum, (i, n.) folia. Mullein. E. Sub- astringent, demulcent; in diarrhoeas, dysenteries, &c. giij ad giv, every three hours, of a decoc- tion made by boiling gij in water ftiij to ftij. 117 Vinum album Hispdnum. Spanish white wine. Cordial, stimulant. Vinum aloes. (Aloes soc. ftss; canella alb. gr. vijss; vini albi 3*y; spi. vin. ten. 3j/.) Purgative, stomachic ; in phlegmatic, paralytic and apoplec- tic cases, gss ad giss. Aperient, stomachic, 3J ad 3iij, bis terve die. A desert or large spoonful, taken repeatedly about noon and at bedtime, with 5j of compound spirit of lavender, is said to have been often beneficial in dyspepsy and cephalalgy. Vinum antimonii. (Antim. vitrifaai %j; vini albi Hisp. ft/j-j-.) Emetic, 3iij ad gss. Alterative, dia- phoretic, gt. x ad gt. 1, or more. Vinum antimonii tartdrisdti. (Antim. tartar, gr. V; aqu. dist. ferv. 3ij; vini albi *j. Dissolve the tartarised antimony in the boiling water, then add the wine) Emetic, 3ij ad 3yj. Febrifuge, diaphoretic, gt. xv ad 3j. Vinum ferri. L. (Ferri ramentorum \j; vini albi lb/.) Astringent, tonic, deobstruent; in relaxed solids, 3ij ad 3y), bis terve die. Vinum gentiana compositum. E. (Gentian. %ss; cinchona gy'; cort. aurant. Hisp. sic.^ij; canella alb. 3/,• spi. vin. ten. P. %iv; vini albi Hisp. P. tbijss. First pour on the spirit, and after twenty-four hours add the wine; then macerate three days, and strain.) Tonic, stomachic, 3ij ad 3vj, bis terve die. 113 Vinum ipecacuanha. (Ipecac. $ss; vini albi 3y.) Emetic, gss ad giss. Febrifuge, diaphoretic; in uterine haemorrhages, coughs, haemoptysis, di- arrhoea, dysentery, &e. gt. xij ad gt. xl, or more. Vinum nicotidna. E. (Folior. nicotian. %j; vini albi Hisp. p. ft/. Digest seven days, and strain.) Narcotic, diuretic, expectorant; in dropsy, dy- sury, &c. gt. xxx. ad. gt. lxxx, or more, two hours before dinner and at bedtime, the" dose being £ less in the forenoon than in the evening. Vinum rhabarbdri. (Rhabarb. §ijss; cardam. Zss ; croci gr. xv; vini albi g/v; spi. vin. ten. gy.) Purgative, stomachic; in colics arising from acid viscid phlegm, and diarrhoeas from similar cau- ses, gss ad giss, or more. Viola, (se, f.) flos, recens. The violet. See Syr. Vipera, (ae, f.) The viper. E. Restorative; in scrofula, leprous, rheumatic and other chronic diseases, in broth half of one, or a whole one, daily. Vitrum (i, n.) antimwii ceratum. E. (Cerafla- va 3/; vitri antimonii %j. Melt the wax in an iron vessel, and throw into it the glass of anti- mony powdered, keep the mixture over a gentle fire, for fifteen minutes, stirring it constantly; then pour it on paper, and when cold, grind it into powder.) Diaphoretic, generally purgative, sometimes emetic; in dysenteries, &c. gr. iij ad gr. xij, or more, every or every other morn. 119 fasting, with an opiate occasionally at bed time. According to Dr. Moseley, both the safety and efficacy of this preparation greatly depend on the patient's favouring a determination to the skin by keeping in bed, or not exposing himself to the air, at the times of taking it. IVinterdnus 'cortex, (icis, m. aut f.) Winter's bark. E. Stimulant, aromatic, stomachic, gr. x ad 3J» This has been reckoned the same with canella alba; but there is an obvious difference between them, both in appearance and quality. Winter's bark tastes much warmer and more pungent. Zedodria, (ae, f.) radix. Zedoary. Stimulant, aromatic, stomachic; in hysteric and what are called windy colics, &c. 3j. ad 5j^ in infusion 3J ad 3iss, or more, bis terve die. Zincum (i, n.) calcindtum. (Olim, Flor. zinci.) Astringent, antispasmodic; in epileptic and other spasmodic complaints, gr. iij ad gr. x, ter qua- terve die. Externally, see Ung. Zincum vitrioldtum purification'. (Vulgo, Sa. vi- trioli, vel vitr. alb.) Astringent, antispasmodic, gr. j • ad gr. v, bis terve die. Emetic, gr. vj. ad 3ss. Combined with a third of burnt alum, and given in nauseating or slightly vomiting doses, every morning, fasting, or oftener, dissolved in water gss, it is said to have been of use in huop- 120 hig-cough, humoral asthmas, infractions of the rungs, the latter stage of dysentery, &e. and when repeated, once in eight hours, in a quan- tity sufficient to excite gentle nausea, that hae- morrhages from the lungs have likewise been relieved by it. Externally cooling, astringent; in collyria, injections, &c. gr. x ad 3ss in gvj. See Aqua. Vitriolated zinc §j, ointment of hog's lard §ss, form an useful remedy for that chronic inflammation of the eyelids, to which old people are subject. Zingiber, (eris, n.) radix. Ginger. Stimulant, carminative, stomachic; in flatulent colics, &c. gr.v ad '3j, in infusion j)j ad Bij. See Syr. &Tinct. Zingiber conditum. Candied ginger. E. Virtues as the former. TABLE or NAMES CHANGED. Names formerly in Use. New Names. A. Acetum scilliticum. /Ethiops mineralis. Alkali fixum fossile. fixum vegetablle. volatile. Aqua aluminis Bateana. L. calcis /implex. cinnamomi simplex. cinnamomi spirituosa. fortis. hordeata. juniperi composita. menthae piperitidis sim- plex. menthae piperitidis spiri- tuosa. menthae vulgaris simplex. menthae vulgaris spiritu- osa. L. nucis moschatae pipcris Jamaicensis. pulegii simplex. pulegii spirituosa. raphani composita. rosarum' damascenarum. sapphlnna. •emtnum ancthi. L Acetum scillae. Hydrargyrus cum sulphure. Natron praeparatum. Kali praeparatum. Ammonia praeparata. Aqua aluminis composita. flctf. nnamomi. Spiritus cinnamomi. Acidum nitrosum dilutum. Decoctum hordei. Spiritus juniperi compositus. Aqua menthae piperitidis. Spiritus menthae piperitidis. Aqua menthae sativae. Spiritus menthae sativar. Spiritus myristicae. Aqua pimento. pulegii. Spiritus pulegii. Spiritus raphani compositus. Aqua rosae. cupri ammoniati. methi. 122 Aqua $emin«m anisi compo. sita. seminum carui. styptica. E. vegeto-mineralis. L. vitriolica. E. vitriolica camphorata. L. Argentum vivum. Axungia porcina. B. Balsamum anodynum. E. fulphuris Barbadenfe. fulphuris simplex. traumaticum. C. Calx antimonii. Cataplasma e cymino. L. Causticum antimoniale. commune fortius lunare. Ceratum album., citrinum. epuloticum. Chalybis rubigo praeparata. Cinnabaris fattitia. L. Coagulum aluminosum. L. Confedtio cardiaca. japonica. E. Cornu cervi calcinatum. Crocus mclallorum. D. Deccctum album. L. commune pro clystere. L. torticis Peruviani. liynorum. E. pectorals L. Spiritus anisi compositus. cavui. Aqua cupri vitriolati composita. lithargyri acetati composita. zinci vitriolati. zinci vitriolati cum cam- phora. Hydrargyrus purificatus. Adeps suilla. Linimentum opiatum. Petroleum sulphuratum. Oleum sulphuratum. Tinctura benzoes composita. Antimonium calcinatum. Cataplasma cumini. Antimonium muriatum. Calx cum kali puro. Argentum nitratum. Ceratum snermatis ceti. resins flav*. lapidis calaminaris. Ferri rubigo. Hydrargyrus sulphuratus ruber. Cataplasma aluminis. Confectio aromatica. Electuarium catechu. Cornu cervi ustum. Crocus antimonii. Decoctum enrnu cervi. pro enemats. cinchona. guajaci compositum. hordei compositum. 129 E. Ele&uarium lenitivum. Thebaicum. Elixir aloes. guaiacinum volatile. myrrhse compositum. L. paregori um. < proprietatis. proprietatis vitriolicum. E. saliitis. ' vitrioli acidum. E. vitrioli dulce. E. Emplastrum adhaesivum. ex ammoniaco cum mer- curio. L. antihystericum. E. attrahens. cephalicum. L. commune. commune cum gummi. commune cum mercuric e cymlno. L. robor.ms. c sapone. stomachicum. Z». veslcatorium. Emulsio communis. Extractum catharucum. ticutae. corticis Peruviani. ligni Campechcnsis. Satfirni. -L. Thebakum. Electuarium sennae. opiatum. Tinclura aloes composita. guaiaci ammoniata. sabinae composita. opii ammoniata. E. opii camphorata. L. aloes compoiha. aloes vitriolata. sennas. Acidum vitrioli aromaticum. Spiritus anheris vitriolici aro. maticus. Emplastrum lithargyri cum re- sina. ammoniacicum hydrar- gyro. asae fcetida?. cerae compositum. picis Burgundica.'. lythargyri. lithargyri compositum. lithargyri cum hydrar* gyro. cumini. thuris compositum. saponis. ladani compositum. cantharidis. Lac amygdalae. Extractum colocynthidis com- positum. Succus cicutae spissatus. Extractum cinchonas. haematoxyli. Aqua lithargyri acetati. Opium purificatum. Floret ben«oini. Flores benzoes 124 f lores Mai titles. zinci. Fotus communis. L. H. Hierapicra. L. I. Infusum amarum simplex. Japonicum. E. sennae commune. L, Julepum ecamphora. L. e creta. e moscho. L. L. Laudanum liquidum. linimentum album. saponaceum. volatile. Lixivium saponarium. tartari. L. M. Me! ^gyptiacum. L, rosaccum. L. Mercurius calcinatus. corrosivus sublimatus. dulcis sublimatus. rmeticus flavus. p-.aecipita.tus albus. praecipitatus ruber. O. Oleum macis. nucis moschatae. petrolci Barbadensis. terebintbinae aethereum. Opium olatum. Oxymel scilliticum. L. timpl-x. L. Ferrum ammoniatale. Zincum calcinatum. Decoctum pro fomento. Pulvis aloes cum canella. Infusum gentianae compositum. catechu. senna; tartarisatum. Mistura camphorata. cretacea. moschata. < Tinclura opii. Ungueutum spermatis ceti. Linimentum saponis. ammoniac. Aqua kali puri. kali prxparati. Oxymel aeruginis. Mel rosas. Hydrargyrus calcinatus. muriatus. Calomelas. Hydrargyrus vitriolatus. Calx hydrargyri alba. Hydrargyrus nitratus ruber Oleum myristjcae expressum. myristica: essentiale. petrolei. terebinthinae rectificatum, Opium purificatum. Oxymel scillae. Mel acetatum. 125 p. Philoniom Londinense. PUiilae aromaticse. c alomelanos compo- f sitae. E. ecphradlicas. L. gummosa?. Plummeri. E. Rufi. stomachicae. E. Pulvis e bolo compositus. L. e bolo compositus cum opio. L. e cerussa compositus. L. Doveri. mercurii cinereus. E. sternutarorius. stypticus. E. R. Rob baccarum sambuci. Confectio opiata. Pulvis aloes cum guaiaco* 'Pilulaehydrargyri muriati mi- tis. Pulvis aloes cum ferro. Pilula; galbani compositae. hydraryyri muriati mitis. aloe's cum myrrha. . rhei compositae. Pulvis cretae compositus. crctae compositus cum opio. . cerusse compositus. ipecacuanhas compo- situs. Hydrargyrus precipitatus cine- reus. Pulvis asari compositus. aluminis compositus. Succus baccae sambuci splssa- tus. Saccharum Saturni. Sal absinthii. catharticus amarus. catharticus Glauberi. diureticus. Martis. polycrestus. E. Rupellensis. tartari. •vitribli. volatilis salis ammoniac!. Species aromaticae. Spiritus cornu cervi. lavenjulw simplex. Cerussa acctata. Kali praeparatum. Magnesia vitriolata. Natron vitriolatum. Kali acetatum. Ferrum vitriolatum. Lixiva vitriolata sulphursa. Natron tartarisatum. Kali praeparatum. Zincum vitriolatum. Ammonia prasparata. Pulvis aromaticus. Liquor volatilis cornu cervi. Spiritus lavendulae. L 2 126 Spirit** Mindercri. nitri. nitri dulcis. salis ammoniac!. talis ammoniaci dulcia. salis ammoniaci cum cake viva. salis maiini Glauberi. terebinthinat. vinosus camphoratus. vitrioli dulcis. volatilis aromaticus. volatilis foetidus. Succi scorbutici. Syrupus ex althaea. e corticibus aurantio- rum. Aqua ammonue acetate Acidum nitrosum. Spiritus aetheris nitrosi. A^iianunun iae. Spiritus ammonias. Aqua ammonue pur^t. Acidum munaticum. Oleum terebinthinx rectifici- tum. Spiritus camphoratus. aetheris vitriolici. ammonia; compositus. ammonue foetidus. Succus cochlearise compositus. Syrupus althaeas. Syrupus corticis aurantii. balsamicus. Tolutanus. e mcconio. papaveris albi. rosarum solutivus. rosse. T. Tabellae eardialgicae. Trochisci cretrc. Tartarum emeticum. Antimonium tartarisatum. solubile. Kali tartarisatum. vitriolatum. vitriolatum. Tinctura amara. Tinctura gentianse composita. aromatica. cinnamomi composita. corticis Peruviani. cinchonas. fcrtida. asas fcetidae. florum martialium. L. guaiacina volatilis. Tinctura ferri ammoniacalis. guaiaci ammoniata. hellebori albi. E. veratri. Japonic a. catechu. Marti s in spiritu salis. ferri muriati. melampodii hellebori nigri. rhabarbari spirituosa. rhabarbari. rhabarbari vinosa. Vinum rhabarbari. rosarum.' Infusum rosae. sacra. Vinum aloes. 1*7 Tinctura stomachica. Thebaica. Valerianae volatilis, Trochisci bechici albi. bechici nigri. bechici cum opio. E. Turpcthum n.ineiale. U. Unguentum album. basilicuTi flavum. cceriileum fortius. cariileum mitius. cirtinum. e gunmi elemi. I mercurio praecipita- to. L. Saturninum. simplex. ad vesicatoria. Tinctura cardamom! comp*. sita. opii. valerianic ammoniata. Trochisci amyli. grycyrrhiz«. glycyrrhizas cum opio. Hydrargyrus vitriolatus. Unguentum cerse. resinae flavx hydrargyri fortius. Unguentum hydrargyri mitius. hydrargyri nitrati. elemi compositum. calcis hydrargyri- a's. cerussae acetataj. adipis suilla. cantharidis. Vinum antinv>niale. chalybeatum. L. Vitriolum album. caruleum. Vinum antimonii. ferri. Zincum vitriolatum. Cuprum vitriolatum. 129 ENGLISH INDEX OF THE SIMPLES*. Page- Bitter apple 31 Blessed thistle 26 Brooklime *3 Broom 5° Bryony 24 Buckbean m Buckthorn 92 But dock 22 Burgundy pitch 79 Burnet saxifrage 78 Cabbage-tree 5° Cajeput 24 Calamine 60 Camphor *5 Capsicum 79 Caraway 27 Cardamom 26 Cardinal-flower 63 Carrot, wild 36 Castor-oil 73 Castor, Russian 27 Centaury 28 Ceruse 29 Chalk 3+ Chamomile 30 Chian turpentine 102 Cinnamon 31 Cinque-foil 76 Clove 27 Clove-gillyflower 27 Co hineal 3i Coloquintida 30 Colts-fo.it "3 Coral, red 33 Agaric 12 Alkanet 15 Allspice 78 Almond *4 Aloes, Barbadoes 13 ——, socotorine ib. Alum ib. Amber 97 Anemone, meadow 80 Ammoniac, gum »4 Anise 15 Antimony ib. Apple, bitter 3i Arabic gum 18 Arsenic *9 Artichoke 3° Asarabacca 3° Balaustinc flowers 5° Balm 66 Balsam of Canada 22 .. of Copaiva ib. ib. \b. ■ of Tolu ib. Barbadoes tar ' 76 Bark, Augustura *5 , Peruvian 30 , Winter's 119 Barley 52 Bay CO Bear's-foot 52 Bear's wortleberry Xi6 Benjamin 23 Birthwort, slender 19 * Those articles which are knowri only by the officinal terms, are here omitted. 130 Coriander Cowhage Crabs-claws, Cubeb Cuckoo flower Cuckoo-pint Cucumber, wild Cummin Currant, black i red, Dandelion Deadly nightshade Dill Dittany, bastard Dragonsblood Egg Elder Elecampane Elm-tree Eryngo Fennel, sweet Fern, male Fig Flag, sweet-scented Flax, common Fenugreek Foxglove Frankincense Fraxinella, white French bole Fumitory Galls Gamboge Garl'ck Gentian, common ■ : ;«, jljiji!:! i.'i.'i-fiirlliij.i.'! li'.Ti*';;!