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of jss to 5j, as an antispasmodic. It has the disadvantage of beingextremely nauseous.

TlNCTURA AsSAFffiTLDA AmMONIATA. See SpiR. AlIMON. FffiTID.

Tinctura Aurantii. L. Tincture of Orange-peel. Take Jiij of freshorange-peel, and Oij of proof spirit; digest for 14 days, and filter.The dried peel is more commonly used, and is equally good: gij areenough of the dried.Medicinally it is a good stomachic, in doses of 5J to jij, or more, usuallyadded to infusions and decoctions.

Tinctura Balsamica. See Tinct. Benzobs Comp.

Tinctura Balsami Peruviana. Tincture of Peruvian Balsam. Take51V of Peruvian balsam, and Oj of rectified spirit; macerate, andfilter. Dose 5j to 5ij, thrice a day, as an expectorant.

Tinctura Balsami Sulphuris. O. Tincture of Balsam of Sulphur.Take jij of terebinthinous balsam of sulphur, boiled to dryness in awater-bath, and Oj of proof spirit; make a tincture, and exhibit asan expectorant.

Tinctura Balsami Tolutani. See Tinct. Toluifer. Bals.

Tinctura de Benzoe Alcoolica. P. Alcoholic Tincture of Benzoin.Take 200 parts of benzoin in powder, and 800 parts of alcohol;digest for six hours, and filter. Dose fl^xv to 5j, or more, as astomachic.

Tinctura Benzoini Composita. L. E. D. Compound Tincture ofBenzoin. Balsamum traumaticum. O. Friar's Balsam, Jesuit'sDrops, Wade's Drops. O. Take Jiij of benzoin, Jij of storaxbalsam strained, Jj of balsam of Tolu, Jss of extract of spiked aloes,and Oij of rectified spirit; digest 14 days, and filter.Internally it is given in doses of Jss to jij, rubbed up with mucilage,yolk of egg, or water, as a stimulant, expectorant, and antispasmodic,in chronic catarrh, asthma, and tussis senilis.Externally it was long celebrated as a styptic for the speedy cure offresh wounds, cuts, &c.; but nothing could be more improper, as itis stimulant and irritating. In old atonic ulcers it has more chanceto do good, but is inferior to many other applications.

Tinctura Bonplandle Trifoliate. E. See Tinct. Angus-

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Tinctura Bruci;e. New. Tincture of Bruciae. Take gr. xviij of

brucia, 3J of alcohol, spec. grav. -837, and make a tincture.Medicinally it is given in doses of TH.vj to Tl\.xxx, as a stimulant for

muscular debility and paralysis.Tinctura Buchu. D. Tincture of Buchu. Take Jij of the leaves of

diosma crenata, and ibj, by measure, of spirit of wine, macerate for

seven days, and strain.