Powder of cinnamon

Historical preparation record

This formula was extracted from a rights-cleared historical primary source and is preserved as an archival record. Historical terminology, identity, strength and safety require modern interpretation.

Source: The London dispensatory by Thomson, Anthony Todd, 1778-1849 (1811), narrative-offset-2187813.

Ingredients or materials as extracted

• cinnamon: of gamboge in powder, extract of soied ube qin powder, compound powder of cinnamon, of each a drachm; soap, two drachms, Mix the powders together; then add the soap, and beat the whole together into an uniform mass.” This is considerably more active than the aléetic pills

Method as extracted

1. Grind according to the source passage: One pill given night and morning is sufficient at first; but the number may be gradually mcreased till five be taken for a dose. ) PILULAZ CAMBOGIA! COMPOSIT Za. be gar — Com- pound Pills of Gamboge. ** Take of gamboge in powder, extract of soied ube qin powder, compound powder of cinnamon, of each a drachm; soap, two drachms, Mix the powders together; then add the soap, and beat the whole together into an uniform mass.” This is considerably more active than the aléetic pills.

Automated publication scope

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