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Extract of the BlessedDose ^ss to 5 j, as a diuretic

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Extract of Carduus Benedictus. P.Thistle. Prepared from the decoction,and deobstruent.

Extract of Centaury. Extraction centaurii minoris. P.from the herb and flowers. Dose gr. x to 9j. Tonic.

Extract of Elecampane. Prepared from the root of the Inula hele-nium, and has similar properties to it.

Extract of Fumitory. Extractum fumarice. P. Prepared from thedecoction. Dose 5J to 51J in bolus for visceral obstructions.

Extract of Germander. Extractum leucrii chamxdryos. P. Pre-pared from the leaves and herb. Dose gr. x to ^ss.

Extract of Guaiac. Extractum guaiaca. Prepared from shavings orchips of guaiac, and has the same properties.

Extract of Ipecacuan. See Emetia.

Extract of Juniper. Extractum juniperi. P. Take ftij of juniper-berries, unbruised, Oviij of hot water, infuse for 48 hours, shakingit occasionally; strain and form the extract. It is aromatic andpleasant in doses of gr. v to gr. x as a diuretic, thrice a day. SeeTheriaca.

Extract of Lily of the Valley. Prepared from the Convallariamaialis, and is purgative in moderate doses.

Extract of Lead. Goulard's Extractum Saturni. See LiquorPlumbi Acetatis.

Extract of Logwood. See Extractum HjEmatoxyli.

Extract of Mahogany is prepared by decoction from the shavings, andis astringent in scruple doses. Used to adulterate kino.

Extract of Malt is made by pouring over half a bushel of paleground malt as much hot (not boiling) water as will just cover it.After it has stood 48 hours strain off the liquor without pressure,and put it into a large pan; boil it till it thickens, stirring it till it beas thick as treacle.Medicinally it is given for coughs in the dose of a dessert-spoonfulthrice a day.

Extract of Osjiunda. Prepared from the Royal Flowering Fern,Osnmnda Regalis, but seldom used. It is said to be good in mollitiesossium, and rachitis.

Extract of Ox-gall. P. Extractum fellii bovini. It is prepared bydiluting a portion of ox-gall with water; boil, skim, and strain ; thenevaporate in a water-bath to form an extract. It is given in doses ofgr. iij to gr. viij twice or thrice a day, as a stomachic.

Extract of Quassia is prepared from the shavings, and is chiefly usedby brewers for the purpose of concealment.

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