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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 Dispensatory of the United States of America by Wood, George B. (George Bacon), 1797-1879 (1843), paragraph-11596.
Ingredients or materials as extracted
- of Rhubarb, bruised, f2v0 ounces
- Diluted Alcohel two pints
- The Edinburgh College takes two ounces of rhubarb, in moderately fine powder, half an ounce of gentian, finely cut or in coarse powder, and fwo pints (Imperial measure] of proof spirit; mixes the powders, and proceeds as for tincture of cinchona
Method as extracted
- Take of Rhubarb, bruised, f2v0 ounces;
- Macerate for fourteen days, express, and filter through paper. ‘This ‘Tincture may also be prepared by thoroughly moistening the Rhubarb and Gentian, in powder, with Diluted Alcohol, allowing them to stand for forty-eight hours, then transferring them to an apparatus for dis- placement, and gradually pouring upon them Diluted Alcohol until two ‘pints of filtered liquor are obtained.”?
Automated publication scope
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Professional review advised
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- Historical formula: ingredient identity, strength, contamination risk and terminology may differ from modern practice.
- Do not use this record as dosage or treatment guidance. Every ingredient, route and contraindication requires qualified editorial verification.
- The historical use wording does not establish modern clinical effectiveness.
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Primary and supporting references
- The Dispensatory of the United States of America — The Dispensatory of the United States of AmericaPrimary source for the extracted ingredients and method at paragraph-11596.