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Source: The Edinburgh new dispensatory [electronic resource] : containing, I. The elements of pharmaceutical chemistry: II. The materia medica, or, The natural, pharmaceutical, and medical history, of the substances employed in medicine: III. The pharmaceutical preparations and compositions including translations of the Edinburgh Pharmacopoeia published in 1817, of the Dublin Pharmacopoeia in 1807, and of the London Pharmacopoeia in 1815. Illustrated and explained in the languages, and according to the by Duncan, Andrew, Jun., 1773-1832; Rixon, H., active 19th century former owner; St. Thomas's Hospital. Medical School Library former owner; King's College London (1822), narrative-offset-1599647.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- Syrupus papaveris albi: Slice and bruise the heads, then pour on the water, and ma- cerate for twelve hours ; express the liquor, and evaporate in a moderate heat to one pint ; strain through thin flan- nel, and set aside for six hours, to allow the faeces to sub- side ; to the decanted liquor add the sugar, and make into a syrup. This syrup, impregnated with the narcotic matter of the poppy heads, is given to children, in doses of two or t
Method as extracted
- Mix according to the source passage: Slice and bruise the heads, then pour on the water, and ma- cerate for twelve hours ; express the liquor, and evaporate in a moderate heat to one pint ; strain through thin flan- nel, and set aside for six hours, to allow the faeces to sub- side ; to the decanted liquor add the sugar, and make into a syrup. This syrup, impregnated with the narcotic matter of the poppy heads, is given to children, in doses of two or three drachms, and to adults, of half an ounce to an ounce and upwards, for easing pain, procuring rest, and answering the other intentions of mild opiates.
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Primary and supporting references
- The Edinburgh new dispensatory [electronic resource] : containing, I. The elements of pharmaceutical chemistry: II. The materia medica, or, The natural, pharmaceutical, and medical history, of the substances employed in medicine: III. The pharmaceutical preparations and compositions including translations of the Edinburgh Pharmacopoeia published in 1817, of the Dublin Pharmacopoeia in 1807, and of the London Pharmacopoeia in 1815. Illustrated and explained in the languages, and according to the — The Edinburgh new dispensatory [electronic resource] : containing, I. The elements of pharmaceutical chemistry: II. The materia medica, or, The natural, pharmaceutical, and medical history, of the substances employed in medicine: III. The pharmaceutical pPrimary source for the extracted ingredients and method at narrative-offset-1599647.