Infufion of Catechu, commonly called Faponic Infusion

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Source: The American dispensatory, containing the operations of pharmacy; together with the natural chemical, pharmaceutical and medical history of the different substances employed in medicine; illustrated and explained, according to the principles of modern chemistry: comprehending the improvements in Dr. Duncan's second edition of the Edinburgh new dispensatory. The arrangement simplified, and the whole adapted to the practice of medicine and pharmacy in the United States. With several copperplates, by Coxe, John Redman, 1773-1864 (1806), paragraph-4897.

Ingredients or materials as extracted

• of - Extract of catechu, two drachms.and a half
• Simple fyrup, one ounce
• of Rhubarb, half an ounce
• Spirit of cinnamon, one ounce

Method as extracted

1. Take of - Extract of catechu, two drachms.and a half;
2. Macerate the extra¢t and cinnamon in the hot water, in a covered veffel, for two hours, then ftrain it, and add the fyrup. (E.) ExtTRACT of catechu is almoft pure tannin.
3. Take of Rhubarb, half an ounce;

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