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nate of soda, and gr. x of essence of spruce, for the blue paper; and5ss of tartaric, or, what is better, citric acid, for the white paper.Dissolve in separate glasses of water; mix, and drink immediately.

Spurge. See Euphorbium.

Squama Ferri. See Ferr.

Squills. See Scilla.

Squire's Elixir. A nostrum composed of $xx of opium, Jj of cam-phor, ^j each of subcarbonate of potass and cochineal, gij of burntsugar, Oj of tincture of snakeroot, two gallons of spirit of anise, andJviij of sulphate of tin. Other formula: are given, containingcamphor, liquorice, &c, but opium is the basis.

Stannum. L. E. D. Tin. Slanni limatura vel jndvis. Tin Filings.It is an efficient vermifuge, in doses of 5j to 5ij, in form of electuary,with honey or molasses, following it with a purgative. The morefinely it is powdered the better. Its mode of action has been usual!}'supposed to be mechanical, but it is by no means well understood.

Staphisagrle Semina. L. E. D. P. Stavesacre Seeds. Delphiniumstapkisagra. They are violently cathartic and emetic, and are re-puted vermifuge in doses of gr. iij to gr. x, but are very seldomprescribed. They contain Delphinine, which see.Externally the powder is applied mixed with hair-powder, to destroy

pediculi, and for itch.Poisonous. See Delphinine.

Starch. See Amylum.

Starkey's Pills. The same as Matthew's Pills, which see.

Starkey's Soap. A nostrum prepared by triturating for a long time,and carefully, subcarbonate of potass with oil of turpentine, with theaddition of a small quantity of water.

Statice Caroliniana. Marsh Rosemary. The root is bitter, andpowerfully astringent and antiseptic. It is given internally inchronic dysentery, and in gargles for quinsy and aphtha:.

Stearic Acid is procured from soap made with potass and suet or hogs'-lard. It is similar to megaric acid, and only differs in being morefusible, and containing a little more oxygen.

Stearine. A chemical principle discovered in lard by M. Chevreuil.

Steaho-Ricinic Acm is procured by distillation from castor oil.

Steel Lozenges. Are made in the same way as Tabella «e Ferro,which see. Aromatic Lozenges of Steel, are made with sulphate ofiron, and tincture of cantharides with sugar and mucilage.

Steers's Opodeldoc. A nostrum composed of §j of Castile soap, gviijof rectified spirit, 5iijss of oil of rosemary, 5j of oil of origanum, and5yj of liquor ammonia.

Stephens's Remedy for the Stone. Was a soap made with lime