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Soldanella. P. Sea Bindweed. Convolvulus soldanella. The herb isdrastieo-cathartic, and is prescribed in dropsy.

Solomon's Anti-impetiginis. A nostrum, composed of a disguised,solution of corrosive sublimate (Perchloride of Mercury.')

Solomon's Balm op Gilead. A notorious nostrum, of which brandyis the basis. It contains also a portion of compound tincture ofcardamoms; and, according to the late Dr. Gregory, some turpen-tine, or resinous stimulant. Others say it contains also tincture ofcantharides.

Soluble Tartar. See Potass^e Tartras.

Solutio. Solution. A term almost synonymous in pharmacy withLiquor, or Aqua, which see. For Veterinary Solutions see Lotion.

Solutio Acetatis Zinci. E. Solution of Acetate of Zinc. Take ^jof sulphate of zinc, gx of distilled water; dissolve. Again, Take 3ivof acetate of lead, gx of distilled water; dissolve. Mix the solutions,let them stand a little, and then filter.Decomposition. The sulphuric acid of the sulphate of zinc goes overto the lead, and forms an insoluble sulphate of lead, while theacetic acid combines with the zinc, and remains in solution, whichis limpid.Medicinally it is a good astringent, and is used as an injection forgonorrhoea, and as a collyrium for ophthalmia.

Solutio Argentt Nitratis. Take 3j of nitrate of silver, Jss of dis-tilled water ; mix, and apply with a bit of lint on the end of a probeto foul ulcers, fistulous openings, &c.

Solutio Arsenici. See Liquor Ausenicalis.

Solutio Ferri Sulpiiatis. Take 5j of sulphate of iron, calcined towhiteness, gviij of distilled water; mix, and apply to sore nipples,and for the cicatrization of ulcers.

Solutio Magnesia Sulpiiatis cum Antimonio. Take giv of thesulphate of magnesia, gr. ij of tartarized antimony, Ibj of boilingwater; mix, and give as a purgative in hernia humoralis, and localinflammation, in doses of gij to giv.

Solutio Muriatis Baryt.se. E. D. Take one part of muriate ofbarytes, and three parts of distilled water; dissolve, and give indoses of V\v to il\x twice or thrice a day, gradually increasing tillnausea is produced, for scrofulous disorders and worms, as a stimulantand deobstruent. Externally it is useful as an escharotic, for specksof the cornea, fungous ulcers, &c.Incompatible with the nitric and sulphuric acids, and their salts.Poisonous. See Murias Baryta.

Solutio Muriatis Calcis. E. See Liquor Calcis Muri-atis. L.