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Cooley's Cyclopaedia of Practical Receipts and Collateral Information in the Arts.by Arnold Cooley and Richard Tuson.Volume I PREFACE The design of the present work is briefly, but not completely expressed in its t.i.tle-page. Independently of a reli
- 201 VISCERALE, L. _Prep._ (Ph. Han.) Aloes, myrrh, and saffron, of each 1 oz.; tartrate of pota.s.sa, 2 oz.; alcohol (strongest rectified spirit), 14 oz.; water, 1 oz.; macerate 3 days, and filter. This preparation "has been highly praised in visceral ob
- 202 =Elixir Proprieta'tis.= [L.] _Syn._ PARACELSUS'S ELIXIR OF PROPRIETY; ELIXIR DE PROPRIeTe DE PARACELSE, Fr. An old preparation, nearly corresponding to the compound tincture of aloes of modern pharmacy, and which is now sold for it. _Prep._ 1. (
- 203 =Emerald Green.= See GREEN PIGMENTS.=EMERY= is an impure, amorphous, compact, and opaque variety of corundum, and consists of alumina, with a small per-centage of silica and peroxide of iron. It occurs in Spain, the isles of Greece, and other localities,
- 204 The presence of soluble salts in an emulsion is apt to occasion the separation of the oleaginous portion. Spirit produces the same effect in those which are made with yolk or mucilage; and acids in those made with an alkali. The addition of these substanc
- 205 =Enamel, Brown.= _Prep._ 1. Manganese, 5 parts; red lead, 16 parts; flint powder, 8 parts; as before.2. (Wynn.) Manganese, 9 parts; red lead, 34 parts; flint powder, 16 parts.3. Red lead and calcined iron, of each, 1 part; antimony, litharge, and sand, of
- 206 3. (Demulcent and Emollient.) Decoction of starch, gum, isingla.s.s, glue, &c., either alone or combined with opium, are used to protect the coats of the intestines, and to allay irritation; and also to restrain diarrha, especially when combined with astr
- 207 =Enema of Creosote.= _Syn._ ENEMA CREOSOTI. (Dr Wilmot.) Creasote, 1 dr.; decoction of starch, 12 oz. In epidemic dysentery.=Enema of Croton Oil.= _Syn._ ENEMA OLEI CROTONIS. (Sundelin.) _Prep._ Croton oil, 2 to 4 drops; linseed oil, 2 oz.; gruel, 4 oz.=E
- 208 =Enema of Tur'pentine.= _Syn._ TURPENTINE CLYSTER; ENEMA TEREBINTHINae (Ph.L.), E. OLEI T., L. _Prep._ 1. (B. P.) Oil of turpentine, 1 oz.; mucilage of starch, 15 oz.2. (Ph. L.) Oil of turpentine, 1 fl. oz.; yolk of 1 egg; triturate together, then ad
- 209 =EPIDEM'IC.= Common to many people. In _pathology_, an epidemic disease (EPIDEMIC; EPIDEMY) is one which seizes a number of people at the same time and in the same place, but which is not dependent on any local cause, but on some extraordinary condit
- 210 =ERB'IUM.= According to Prof. Mosander, the substance usually called yttria is a mixture of the oxides of three metals--yttrium, erbium, and terbium, which differ in the character of their salts, and in some other important particulars. The first is
- 211 =ERYTH'RIC ACID.= _Prep._ The lichen _Roccella tinctoria_ (Canary or herb-archil) is boiled with milk of lime, and the filtered solution precipitated with hydrochloric acid; the dried precipitate is dissolved in warm alcohol, and filtered; as the sol
- 212 3. To the last add of Cayenne pepper, 1/4 oz.; the peel of a lemon (grated), and mushroom catsup, 4 oz. Very savoury.4. From British anchovies (pickled sprats) or young pilchards, along with herring liquor, or the drainings of anchovy barrels._Use, &c._ A
- 213 =Essence of Chiret'ta.= See INFUSION (Concentrated).=Essence of Cin'namon.= _Syn._ ESSENTIA CINNAMOMI, SPIRITUS C.CONCENTRATUS, L. _Prep._ 1. From oil of cinnamon, as ESSENCE OF ALLSPICE or ALMONDS.2. Cinnamon, 5 oz.; rectified spirit, 3/4 pint;
- 214 =Essence of Jas'mine.= See SPIRIT and OIL (Volatile).=Essence of Jes'samine.= See SPIRIT and OIL.=Essence of Jon'quil.= See SPIRIT and OIL.=Essence of Lav'ender.= _Syn._ ESSENTIA LAVANDULae (ODORATA), L. _Prep._ 1.Oil of lavender (Mitc
- 215 3. (Ph. U. S.) Oil of peppermint, 2 fl. oz.; rectified spirit, 16 fl. oz._Obs._ Essence of peppermint is not conceived to be good by the ignorant unless it has a pale-greenish tint, which they take as a proof of its being genuine. The most harmless way of
- 216 =Essence of Spruce.= _Syn._ FLUID EXTRACT OF SPRUCE; ESSENTIA ABIETIS, EXTRACTUM A. FLUIDUM, L. _Prep._ A decoction of the young tops of the black spruce-fir _Abies nigra_, evaporated to the consistence of a thick syrup. Used to make spruce beer, &c.=Esse
- 217 The fluids employed for 'biting in' the designs vary considerably, almost every artist having his own receipt. Aquafortis, more or less diluted, is, however, generally employed for COPPER, and this, with the addition of pyroligneous acid, for et
- 218 According to the beautiful theory of Liebig, ethyl is a 'salt-basyle,'forming 'haloid salts' with chlorine, iodine, and bromine; its oxide is ether, and the hydrate of this oxide alcohol. The compound ethers may be compared with ordina
- 219 =Ethyl, Cy'anide of.= C_{2}H_{5}CN. _Syn._ aeTHER HYDROCYANICUS. L. _Prep._ Cyanide of pota.s.sium and sulphovinate of baryta, equal parts, are mixed and distilled in a gla.s.s retort by a moderate heat. The product separates into two strata; the lig
- 220 [Footnote 285: 'Pharm. Journal,' February 5th, 1876.][Ill.u.s.tration: EUCALYPTUS GLOBULUS (from the 'Archiv der Pharm.,' 1873, p.129.)]The _Eucalyptus globulus_ is a very rapidly-growing tree, and attains to great proportions. "I
- 221 Unless human excreta be effectually as well as speedily removed from the dwellings, streets, &c., of a community, that community will a.s.suredly pay the penalty of their neglect in the shape of health seriously endangered and deteriorated. If this be so
- 222 The Rev. Professor Haughton, in his work ent.i.tled 'A New Theory of Manual Labour,' has drawn up a table (which we append) of the amount of force expended during various kinds of work. It represents the number of tons lifted one foot per diem:-
- 223 _Prep._ The preparation of medicinal extracts may be conveniently considered under two divisions, viz.--1. The production of a solution of the soluble portion of the substances operated on; and, 2. The reduction of this solution by evaporation to the cons
- 224 _Obs._ The second is the form commonly adopted in the laboratory. When made with the juice of borage, burgloss, &c., it forms the old 'ALOES INSUCCATA,'--_Dose_, 5 to 15 gr. See ALOES and EXTRACT OF BARBADOES ALOES.=Extract of Aloes, prepared wi
- 225 =Extract of Buck'bean.= _Syn._ EXTRACTUM MENYANTHIS, L. _Prep._ 1. (P.Cod.) From the expressed juice of the fresh plant.2. (Ph. Bor.) From the infusion made with boiling water. Bitter, tonic and astringent.--_Dose_, 5 to 10 gr. In large doses it is p
- 226 _Obs._ This forms the EXTRACT OF BARK of the shops. The red and yellow cinchona barks are scarcely ever used for making extracts. Their richness in quinine leads to their almost, exclusive employment for the manufacture of that alkaloid, by which their va
- 227 =Extract of Couch Gra.s.s.= _Syn._ EXTRACT OF DOG'S GRa.s.s; EXTRACTUM GRAMINIS, L. _Prep._ 1. (P. Cod.) From the root of couch gra.s.s, or dog's gra.s.s (_Tritic.u.m repens_), as EXTRACT OF BISTORT--P. Cod.2. From the fresh root, as EXTRACT OF
- 228 =Extract of Flesh.= See EXTRACT OF MEAT, ESSENCE OF BEEF, TEA (Beef), &c.=Extract of Fox'glove.= _Syn._ EXTRACTUM DIGITALIS (Ph. E.), L. _Prep._ 1.(Ph. L. 1836.) From the leaves of _Digitalis purpurea_, as EXTRACT OF ACONITE--(Ph. L.) 2. (Ph. E.) Fro
- 229 7. (EXTRACTUM CONII SEMINIS ALCOHOLIc.u.m.) (P. Cod.) _Prep._ Hemlock seeds in coa.r.s.e powder, 1 lb; percolate with proof spirit until exhausted.Distil off most of the spirit, and evaporate residue in a water bath to pilular consistence.=Extract of Hemp
- 230 4. (E. OF WILD LETTUCE, INSp.i.s.sATED JUICE OF W. L.; EXTRACTUM LACTUCae VIROSae, SUCCUS Sp.i.s.sATUS L. V.--Ph. E., L.)--_a._ (Ph. E.) From the leaves of strong-scented wild lettuce (_Lactuca virosa_).[295][Footnote 295: See general instructions, p. 682
- 231 _b_. (Ph. Bor.) As EXTRACT OF ALOES--Ph. Bor., afterwards reducing it to a fine powder. The formula of the Ph. Baden is similar.--_Dose_, 6 to 15 gr., or more.2. (Alcoholic; RESIN OF MYRRH; EXTRACTUM MYRRHae ALCOHOLIc.u.m, E. M.RESINOSUM, L.) From the tin
- 232 Aperient and stomachic. Used in double doses in lieu of extract of rhubarb.=Extract of Paullin'ia.= See EXTRACT OF GUARANA.=Extract of Peach Blos'som.= _Prep._ From essence of lemons, 1 oz.; pure balsam of Peru, 2 dr.; essence (oil) of bitter al
- 233 From hay saffron, as EXTRACT OF COLOCYNTH--Ph. L.2. (P. Cod.) From the tincture. Superior to the last._Obs._ The first is used chiefly as a colouring and flavouring substance by cooks, confectioners, wine and cordial brewers, &c.--_Dose_, 5 to 15 gr.; as
- 234 2. (Alcoholic; EXTRACTUM SCILLae ALCOHOLIc.u.m, L.--P. Cod.) From the tincture prepared with proof spirit, by distillation and evaporation.--_Dose_, 1/2 to 3 gr., as an expectorant and diuretic, twice or thrice a day. In larger doses it is nauseant and em
- 235 (nearly).=Extract of Wa'ter-dock.= _Syn._ EXTRACTUM RUMICIS AQUATICI, L. _Prep._ From the root, as EXTRACT OF HOPS, Ph. L. Astringent and antis...o...b..tic.--_Dose_, 15 gr. to 1 dr.; in skin diseases, &c.=Extract of Whor'tleberry.= _Syn._ EXTRA
- 236 Once a trace of patchouli perfume was added to this water. (Hager.) =Eye Water, Dr White's= (T. Ehrhard, Altenfeld, Thuringia). Four cloves, a piece of cinnamon the size of a large pea, 2 teaspoonfuls of rose water, 1 drop of vinegar, 10 drops of arn
- 237 Fats and the fat oils are best preserved by being run into glazed jars, and secluded from the action of the air. A little benzoic acid or gum-benzoin, dissolved in them by heat, will generally prevent, and in all cases greatly defer, the accession of ranc
- 238 =FENNEL.= _Syn._ FNICULUM (Ph. L.), L. The fruit (seed) of _Fniculum dulce_, or sweet fennel; the oil distilled from the fruit (OIL OF FENNEL; OLEUM FNICULI, L.) as well as a distilled water (FENNEL WATER; AQUA FNICULI, L.), are officinal in the Pharmacop
- 239 =FILARIA SANGUINIS HOMINIS.= In 1872, Dr T. R. Lewis, in examining microscopically the blood and urine of some of his patients in India, discovered a worm enveloped in an extremely delicate tube, closed at both ends, within which it could either elongate
- 240 _b._ A false bottom fitting in perfectly water-tight._c._ A perforated wooden or metallic vessel or box covered with a bag of felt or other filtering substance (not shown in the engraving). _d._ A small tube, fitting water-tight into the false bottom and
- 241 When a precipitate, or the suspended matter in a liquid, is the object of the filtration, the filter should be of such a nature that the powder may be easily separated from it, when dry, and that with the least loss possible. Linen filters are for this re
- 242 Escape from apartments on fire may be best effected by creeping on the hands and knees. In this way the window or door may be reached. It is found that the atmosphere of a room so full of smoke as to produce suffocation to a person standing upright, may g
- 243 =Fire, Pink.= _Prep._ (Marchand.) Charcoal, 1 part; chalk and sulphur, of each 20 parts; chlorate of pota.s.sa, 27 parts; nitre, 32 parts. For theatrical illuminations. See RED FIRE, No. 10 (_below_).=Fire, Purple.= _Prep._ 1. From lampblack, realgar, and
- 244 According to the same authority _mackerel_, _eels_, and _salmon_ are richer in fat than the above kinds; mackerel containing about seven per cent., and salmon about six, whilst the oily matter of eels amount to nearly fourteen per cent. The same is the ca
- 245 =FLECHTENSEIFE, Tetter Soap= (Dr Berkeley). Ordinary tar soap. (Hager.) =FLECHTENWa.s.sER.= The wonderful wholesome mineral vegetable tetter-water (Dr A. von S.). Corrosive sublimate, 25 grammes; water, 180 grammes; benzoin tincture, 6 grammes. (Weber.) =
- 246 9. Wheat flour adulterated with plaster of Paris, ground bones, chalk, and potato flour, has a higher specific gravity than a sample of the pure flour. This may be readily ascertained by any person by filling a small vessel with some pure flour, and then
- 247 =FLUID MAGNE'SIA.= _Syn._ LIQUOR MAGNESIae CARBONATIS, L. M. BICARBONATIS, L. The preparations sold under this name are mere solutions of freshly precipitated carbonate of magnesia in water, formed by means of carbonic acid gas, under powerful pressu
- 248 _c._ The bottom of the stone is coated with a film of real silver, by precipitating it from a solution of the nitrate in spirit of ammonia, by means of the oils of ca.s.sia and cloves.[318] This method vastly increases the brilliancy both of real and fact
- 249 =Fomentation, Com'mon.= _Syn._ FOTUS COMMUNIS. (L. 1744.) _Prep._ Dried southernwood, sea wormwood, chamomile, of each 1 oz.; dried bay leaves, 1/2 oz.; water, 5 pints; boil slightly, and strain.=Fomentation, Compound of Hemlock.= (Guy's Hosp.)
- 250 Formic acid is readily distinguished from acetic acid, which in many points it resembles, by heating it with a little solution of oxide of silver or mercury; the metal is reduced, and precipitated in a pulverulent state, while carbonic acid is extricated.
- 251 =FRIT.= The pulverulent materials of gla.s.s, heated until they coalesce without melting. See ENAMEL, GLa.s.s, &C.=FRIT'TERS.= Fried batter. A species of pancake, containing fruit, sweetmeats, poultry, meat, or fish._Prep._ 1. (M. Alexis Soyer.) &quo
- 252 =Fuligokali, Sulphuretted.= _Syn._ FULIGOKALI SULPHURETUM, L. _Prep._ (Dr Polya.) Caustic pota.s.sa, 7 parts; sulphur, 2 parts; water, q. s.; dissolve with heat, add of fuligokali, 30 parts, evaporate to dryness, and preserve it in well-corked dry bottles
- 253 _Obs._ Chlorine fumigations, although so popular, and so much relied on by many medical pract.i.tioners, are apparently useless in preventing the progress of certain contagious diseases. "In Moscow, chlorine was extensively tried and found unavailing
- 254 2. (D'Arcet's.) Bis.m.u.th, 8 parts; lead, 5 parts; tin, 3 parts. Melts below 212 Fahr.3. (Walker.) Bis.m.u.th 8, tin 4, lead 5 parts; antimony, 1 part. The metals should be repeatedly melted and poured into drops, until they are well mixed.4. (
- 255 Gallium resembles lead in appearance, but is less blue in colour. Exposed to moist air it tarnishes slightly. It is a little harder than lead, is flexible, malleable, and may be easily cut with a knife. If melted and poured upon gla.s.s, it adheres to it,
- 256 =GARAN'CINE.= See MADDER RED.=GAR'DENING.= See HORTICULTURE.=GAR'GLE.= _Syn._ GARGARISM, THROATWASH; GARGARISMA, GARGARISMUS, GARGARISMUM, L. A liquid medicine applied to the back part of the mouth or upper part of the throat. Gargles are a
- 257 =Gargle of Chloride of So'da.= _Syn._ GARGARISMA SODae CHLORINATae, L._Prep._ 1. (Copland.) Liquor of chloride of soda, 12 fl. dr.; honey, 1/2 oz.; water, 6 fl. oz.2. (Hosp. Form.) Chlorinated solution of soda, 4 fl. dr.; water to 4 fl.oz. Used as th
- 258 =Gargle of Verd'igris.= _Syn._ GARGARISMA aeRUGINUS, G. CUPRI ACETATIS, L._Prep._ (Guy's Hosp.) Oxymel of verdigris, 4 dr.; honey of roses, 2 oz.; barley water, 3-1/2 fl. oz. Used as a detergent for ulcers in the throat.If swallowed it produces
- 259 =GEL'ATIN.= _Syn._ GELATINE; GeLATINE, Fr.; GELATINA, L. Animal jelly, obtained by the prolonged action of boiling water on the organic tissue of the bones, tendons, and ligaments, the cellular tissue, the skin, and the serous membranes. Glue and siz
- 260 =GEN'TIANIN.= _Syn._ GENTIANINE; GENTIANINA, L. A substance obtained by MM. Henry and Caventou from the root of common gentian._Prep._ 1. Gentian root (in powder) is digested for 2 or 3 days in cold ether, with agitation, and the filtered tincture ev
- 261 The whole is, lastly, carefully polished with tripoli and water.GILDING, WASH, AMALGAM G., MERCURIAL G., WATER G. This consists in the application of a thin coating of amalgam of gold to the metallic surface (bra.s.s, bronze, or copper) to be gilded, and
- 262 4. To the last, before distillation, add, of oil of caraway, 1/2 fl. oz.; oil of sweet fennel, 1/4 fl. oz.; cardamoms (ground), 8 oz.5. To No. 3 add, of essential oil of almonds, 1 dr.; essence of lemon, 4 dr.6. To No. 1, before distillation, add of creas
- 263 1. Yellow sand, 20%; kelp, 8%; lixiviated wood-ashes, 30%; fresh wood-ashes, 8%; pale clay, 16%; 'cullet' (broken gla.s.s), 18%. This is the common mixture for coa.r.s.e bottles, in Belgium, France, and Germany.2. To the last add of black oxide
- 264 Sometimes as much cullet as sand is used; but in all cases 1% to 1-1/2% of its weight in carbonate of soda is added with it, besides that ordered in the formula, to compensate for loss of alkali by remelting. Used at the celebrated plate-gla.s.s works at
- 265 M. F. Capitaine, who, acting upon a suggestion made by Liebig, some twenty years since, has recently taken up the subject of the manufacture of soluble gla.s.s, and silicate of potash, from _farine fossile_ (an infusorial earth), has published an account
- 266 As soon as the liquor of the first boiling has drained off, the undissolved portion of skins, &c., left in the copper is treated with fresh water, and the whole operation is repeated again and again, as long as any gelatinous matter is extracted. In this
- 267 =Glycerin Cream with Camphor.= Glycerin, 2 parts; camphor, 1 part; rectified spirit, 1 part. Mix. For chilblains.=Glycerin Jelly for Microscopic Mounting.= ('Ed. Pharm. Journal.') Soak any quant.i.ty of good clean gelatine in cold water for thre
- 268 116 (20 Baume). The remainder of the process is similar to that above described. Two a.s.says are made in the same manner, with a third on pure gold or gold of a known fineness; and no conclusion is drawn, unless the a.s.say of the latter comes out accura
- 269 =GOLD SIZE.= _Syn._ GILDING SIZE, GILDER'S S., GOLD COLOUR. _Prep._ 1.(OIL SIZE.) Drying or boiled oil thickened with yellow ochre or calcined red ochre, and carefully reduced to the utmost smoothness by grinding. It is thinned with oil of turpentine
- 270 =GREEN.= _Syn._ VIRIDIS, L.; VERT, Fr. Of the colour of the leaves of growing plants; _subst._ a green colour.=GREEN DYE.= _Syn._ TEINTE VERTE, Fr. All the green dyes in use, with the practically unimportant exception of Chinese green and oxide of chromiu
- 271 =GROATS.= _Syn._ GRITS; GRUTELLUM, AVENA DECORTICATA, AVENae SEMINA, AVENA (Ph. L.), L. Common oats, deprived of their exterior integuments or husks.This is generally effected in a mill, which, at the same time, cuts them into two or three pieces. When cr
- 272 5. A fourth 100 gr, of guano is weighed, and exhausted by trituration and digestion with hot water (see 3 _a_); the solution is evaporated to dryness by a gentle heat, and the residuum of the evaporation, after being weighed, is powdered and enclosed in a
- 273 Ordnance Powder. Small Arms Powder.Nitre 7378 7715 Sulphur 1280 863 {Carbon 1088 1178 Charcoal. {Hydrogen 038 042 {Oxygen 182 179 {Ash 031 028 ------ ------ 9997 10005 2. _Products of Combustion by Weight._ Ordnance Powder. Small Arms Powder.{ Nitrogen 97
- 274 2. Yellow prussiate of potash and white sugar, of each 1 part; chlorate of pota.s.sa, 2 parts; powder each separately, and mix them well, but carefully, with a bone or wooden knife. It may be granulated like gunpowder, by making the powder into a paste wi
- 275 9. (GOLDEN HAIR DYE, AUREOLINE.) A solution of peroxide of hydrogen in water; containing from 3 to 6 per cent. of the peroxide.10. (BROWN HAIR DYE.) Acetate of lead, 2 dr.; hyposulphate of soda, 1 dr.; rose water, 14 oz.; glycerin, 2 oz. Dissolve the acet
- 276 Mineral substances are frequently distinguished and identified by their relative hardness. This is ascertained by their power to scratch or be scratched by one another. A valuable table on this subject will be found in the article on GEMS.=HAR'MALINE
- 277 =HERBS.= _Syn._ HERBae, L. The collection and drying of herbs for medicinal purposes and perfumery are noticed under VEGETABLE SUBSTANCES.Amongst cooks, several aromatic herbs, either fresh or dried, are used for seasoning. "In many receipts is menti
- 278 =Honey of Vi'olets.= _Syn._ MEL VIOLae; L. _Prep._ From clarified honey, 2 parts; expressed and depurated juice of violets, 1 part. Resembles syrup of violets.=HON'EY DEW.= _Syn._ ROS MELLITUS, L. A sweetish matter ejected upon the leaves of pla
- 279 Golden seal has been given in the form of infusion, decoction, tincture, and extract, and the fluid extract is now officinal in the United States'Pharmacopia.=HY'DRATES.= Compounds of hydroxyl (HO) with other bodies, _e.g._ KHO--hydrate of pota.
- 280 [Footnote 350: The details of this process are given in 'Watt's Chemical Dictionary.']? The observance of the greatest care and caution are necessary in the preparation of this most potent poison. The operation is most safely performed in w
- 281 _Prep._ a.r.s.enide of zinc (made by fusing together equal weights of zinc and a.r.s.enic) is acted upon by strong hydrochloric acid or by sulphuric acid diluted with three parts of water._Obs._ This gas is produced whenever a.r.s.enious or a.r.s.enic aci
- 282 =HYPOCHLO'RIC ACID.= See CHLORINE.=HYPOCHONDRI'ASIS.= _Syn._ HYPOCHONDRIACISM. The 'hip' or 'hyp,' the 'vapours,' depression of spirits, 'blue devils.' This disease chiefly affects persons of the melanchol
- 283 The most powerful illuminator is the ELECTRIC LIGHT, which is now being subjected to trial in many cities for street illuminations, &c., in place of coal-gas. It is usually produced by the pa.s.sage of a strong current of electricity between two pencils o
- 284 The clear liquid is then poured upon the ground indigo, with the addition of the needful soda and lime. One kilo of indigo yields in this manner a very concentrated vat of from 10 to 15 litres. Cotton is dyed cold, and wool with the aid of heat. A vat is
- 285 Writing on this subject M. Hanon says that of 59,927 infants born in Paris, 20,049 are sent into the country to nurses. Of those children that remain in Paris, and that are so rarely suckled by their mothers, no less than 8250 die from 0-1 year, which giv
- 286 The simple infusions are now less frequently made by the druggist than formerly. In most cases he merely furnishes the ingredients, and the infusions are prepared by either the nurse or patient, by whom they are commonly called 'TEAS,'? The foll
- 287 _Obs._ The concentrated infusion produced by the above formulae is of very superior quality, and has acquired an extensive sale in the wholesale trade. 1 part added to 5-1/4 parts of water makes a perfectly transparent liquid, possessing exactly similar v
- 288 =Infusion of Daf"fodil.= _Syn._ INFUSUM NARCISSI PSEUDO-NARCISSI, L._Prep._ (Dufresnoy.) Flowers of daffodil (_Narcissus pseudo-Narcissus_), 3 to 16 in no.; boiling water, 1 pint. Expectorant, nauseant, and emetic. In hooping-cough.=Infusion of Dah&q
- 289 =Infusion of Henbane.= _Syn._ INFUSUM HYOSCYAMI, L. _Prep._ 1. From fresh leaves, 1/2 oz.; boiling water, 1 pint. As a lotion for painful ulcers, swelled face, &c.2. (Compound; HENBANE FOMENTATION; INFUSUM HYOSCYAMI COMPOSITUM, L.--Radius.) Henbane leaves
- 290 _Obs._ 1 fl. dr. of either of the above, added to 7 fl. dr. of water, makes a similar (preferable) preparation to the COMPOUND INFUSION OF ORANGE PEEL.--Ph. L.=Infusion of Parei'ra.= _Syn._ INFUSUM PAREIRae (Ph. E. & D.), I. P. BRAVae, L. _Prep._ 1.
- 291 3. (Concentrated; INFUSUM ROSae CONCENTRATUM, L.)--_a._ Rose petals, 10 oz.; boiling distilled water, 3 pints; infuse for 2 hours, with frequent agitation, express the liquid, strain through a clean hair sieve, and add of dilute sulphuric acid, 4-1/2 fl.
- 292 =Infusion of South'ernwood.= _Syn._ SOUTHERNWOOD TEA; INFUSUM ABROTANI, L.From the herb southernwood or old man (_Absinthium Abrotanum_).Antispasmodic, tonic, and vermifuge; in hysteria, difficult and painful menstruation, worms, &c.=Infusion, Stim&#
- 293 and are noticed under the head of ENEMA. The following are the princ.i.p.al injections employed in medical practice at the present day:-- =Injection of Ac'etate of Ammo"nia.= _Syn._ INJECTIO AMMONIae ACETATIS, L._Prep._ (Ph. Chirur.) Solution of
- 294 =Injection of Hydrocyan'ic Ac'id.= _Syn._ INJECTIO ACIDI HYDROCYANICI, L._Prep._ Medicinal hydrocyanic acid, 1 fl. dr.; soft water or almond emulsion, 1 pint. Anodyne; to allay excessive irritability, both in chronic ophthalmia and gonorrha, and
- 295 3. (Swediaur.) Sulphate of copper, 6 gr.; water, 4 fl. oz.; dissolve, and add solution of diacetate of lead, 20 drops. In phimosis.=Injection of Sul'phate of Ir'on.= _Syn._ INJECTIO FERRI SULPHATIS, L._Prep._ (Berends.) Sulphate of iron and muci
- 296 =Ink, Chrome.= See GREEN INK and WRITING FLUID.=Ink, Coloured.= Inks of various colours may be made from a strong decoction of the ingredients used in dyeing, mixed with a little alum or other substance used as a mordant, and gum Arabic. Any of the ordina
- 297 Cooley's Practical Receipts.Volume II.by Arnold Cooley and Richard Tuson.=Ink, Lithograph'ic.= _Prep._ 1. Mastic (in tears), 8 oz.; sh.e.l.l-lac, 12 oz.; Venice turpentine, 1 oz.; melt together, add, of wax, 1 lb.; tallow, 6 oz.; when dissolved,
- 298 Other methods of obtaining it from Chilian nitre consist in treating the mother-liquors left after the salt has been crystallised out with sulphurous acid, until the separated iodine begins to redissolve. Nitrous acid has also been subst.i.tuted for sulph
- 299 _Prop., &c._ The properties and uses of iron are too well known to require description. Its applications are almost universal. It is remarkably ductile, and possesses great tenacity, but is less malleable than many of the other metals. Its sp. gr. is 7844
- 300 From metallic iron. From iron wire or clean iron filings cut into pieces, moistened with water, and exposed to the air until completely converted into rust; it is then ground with water, elutriated, and dried, in a similar way to that adopted for chalk. F