Tincture of LACTUCARIUM

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Source: The British flora medica : or, History of the medicinal plants of Great Britain by Barton, Benjamin Herbert, active 1835; Castle, Thomas, 1804?-1840?; University of Glasgow. Library (1845), narrative-offset-163739.

Ingredients or materials as extracted

• LACTUCARIUM: of opium.^f TINCTURE OF LACTUCARIUM. Take of Lactucarium one ounce

Method as extracted

1. Macerate according to the source passage: This viscus soon becomes habituated to its action ; it is therefore necessary to increase the dose rapidly, to abandon its use a day or two, and to return to the original dose, which is generally two grains for an adult. If this quantity is not sufficient to cause sleep, the patient is at least exempt from agitation and pain during the night ; and this repose is neither accompanied nor followed by narcotism, stupor, constipation, suspension of any function, itching, or other inconveniences consequent on the use of opium.^f TINCTURE OF LACTUCARIUM. Take of Lactucarium one ounce ;

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