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water, and the decanted decoction evapo-rated to the consistence of liquid extract. —Olden.; Pol.;Borus. ; and Sax. — twelvepounds of root to be bruised, gradually add-ing six pounds of water ; the juice to be ex-pressed, boiled for an instant, strainedthrough flannel, and evaporated to the con-sistence of honey. — Hisp. — the root to beboded in a sufficient quantity of water, andthe decanted decoction evaporated slowly,constantly stirring. — Herbip. — the boilingto be continued for an hour, and then eva-porated to the consistence of honey. — Ant.— two pounds of root and herb to be boiledfor a quarter of an hour in ten of water,and the decanted decoction evaporated.- —■Bavar. — one part of root and herb to beboiled in six of water for a quarter of anhour, and the strained liquor evaporated. —Ferr. — one pound of root to be boiled inthree pounds of water ; the decoction to beclarified with white of egg and evaporated.

R. Fresh Herb and Root of Dandelion,

two pounds.Boiling Water, ten pounds.

Digest for twenty-four hours, and boilfor one hour; then decant when cold, andexpress ; when the mixed liquors are depu-rated by repose, evaporate to the proper con-sistence. (Batav. ; Belg.)

R. Dried Root of Dandelion, any quantity.Macerate in cold water, and digest at twodifferent times in hot water, clarify themixed infusions with white of egg, and eva-porate to the consistence of extract. (VanMoss)

R. Fresh Herb of Dandelion, any quantity.

Bruise it in a stone mortar, sprinkling itwith a little water; then express the juice,and evaporate it in a water-bath, constantlystirring towards the end with a spatula.(Bruns. ; Hisr. ; Genev. ; Lusit.)

Dan. ; and Swediaur direct two poundsof root and herb to be bruised, adding sixpounds of water ; the juice to be expressed,after having boiled it for a few moments,and evaporated to the consistence of thicksyrup.R. Root of Dandelion, 1 of each,

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Although it lias lately been attempted toextend the appellation of turpentine to everyliquid resin, yet custom has prevailed : thefour following resinous substances are stillonly recognized under that denomination :

Bruise in a stone mortar, and express thejuice ; boil the residue with

Water, two parts,

and express. Mix the liquors, and aftertwelve hours repose, evaporate to the con-sistence of syrup. (Lipp.)R. Herb and Root of Dandelion, one part.Boiling Water, eight parts.

Boil slightly for a quarter of an hour, andexpress ; boil the residue with

Water, four parts,

and strain again. Mix the liquors, decantafter sufficient repose, and evaporate slowlyto the consistence of an extract. (Hans.)

Suec. directs one part of root to be boileda little with two parts of water ; then to beboiled again with fresh water ; the mixeddecoctions to be evaporated in a water-bath.— Fenn. ; and Fuld. — the same process tohe followed, but six parts of water to beused the first time, and the ebullition to becontinued for a quarter of an hour. — Brug-natelli — the first ebullition to be con-tinued for two hours.

It is slightly stimulant or tonic, and hasbeen much extolled in abdominal obstruc-tions and dropsy. The liquid extract maybe given, in the dose of a spoonful, severaltimes a day.

RESOLVENT PILLS. (SaiNTE-M ARIE)

R. Extract of Dandelion, \ of each,White Soap, J one ounce.

Solution of Acetate of Potass,

a sufficient quantity.

Make pills of four grains each. — Dose,four or six, daily.

DEOBSTRUENT ELIXIR.

Elixir resolvens. (Fuld. ; Hamb.)

R. Extract of Dandelion, three drams.

------------- Great Celandine, two drams.

Mint Water, eight ounces.

Mix. (Hamb.)

Fuld. prescribes six drains of extract ofdandelion, two of extract of great celandine,six ounces of distilled water, and two ofpeppermint water.

To be taken by spoonfuls.

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—TURPENTINE.

1. Terelinthina Cypria seu Chia seu pista-Cina.—Chio or Cyprian Turpentine.

Synonimes :— Térébenthine de Chio, deScio, de Chypre ou de térebinthe, IV ,Cypiischer Terpenthin, Germ.