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pared oyster-shells, ftij of refined sugar in powder, and Oj of water.

Pulverize the dry ingredients finely, and gradually add the water to

make a uniform paste.Incompatible with acids and antimonial wine.Medicinally it is warm, cordial, and stimulant, in doses of gr. x to 3j

or Jj, in form of bolus.Confectio Auhantiorum. L. Confection of Oranges. Take ftj of

the fresh rind of the orange, procured by rasping, ftiij of refined

sugar. Bruise the peel in a stone mortar, with a wooden pestle,

then the sugar being added, bruise again, until they are properly

incorporated. It is injured by keeping.Medicinally it is tonic and stomachic, in doses of ^j to 3J. It is given

in the stomach disorders of children; but is chiefly used as a pleasant

vehicle for other medicines, such as tonic powders.Confectio Cassis;. L. E. D. Cassia Confection, or Electuary. Take

ibss of fresb cassia pulp, 513 of manna, 53 of tamarind pulp, Oss of

syrup of roses. Bruise the manna, then by means of a water bath

dissolve it in syrup; then mix the pulp, and evaporate to a proper

consistence.Medicinally it is a mild laxative, in doses of 5'j to 3J, but is apt to

gripe. It is given to children in costiveness, but is chiefly used as

an ingredient in other preparations.Confectio Cinchona. Confection of Bark. Take 3j °f uar ^ i n

powder, 5ss of confection of damask roses, and enough of syrup

of orange-peel to make a confection. It is not apt to be injured by

keeping.Medicinally it is given in doses of 5J to ^iij twice 01 thrice a day, as

a tonic; or as a vehicle for the carbonates of iron, soda, or sulphuric

acid.Confectio de Cnoco. See Eeectuahiujii di; Choco.Confectio Mentha Sativje. Confection of Spear Mint. Take ~jv

of fresh leaves of spearmint, gxij of white sugar, and bruise properly

together in a stone mortar to make a confection. (Sprague.)Confectio Opii. L. D. Confection of Opium. Take 5yj of hard

opium, 3J of long pepper, Jij of ginger root, Jiij of caraway-seeds,

Oj of syrup, and jij of gum tragacanth. Rub the opium with the

syrup made hot, then add the other articles, previously pulverized,

and mix.Contains gr. j of opium, in gr. xxx of the preparation.Medicinally it is narcotic, anodyne, carminative, and stimulant, and

given in doses of gr. x to gr. xxx in form of mixture or bolus, for

flatulent cholic, diarrhoea, atonic gout, &c.Confectio Piperis Nigki. L. Confection of Black Pepper, Ward's