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the iron forms muriate of iron, or rather a mixture of the proto-muriate and the permuriate, which are dissolved in the spirit. Itought to be of spec. grav. 0'994) and contain 16-8 grains of peroxideof iron in the ounce.Incompatible with alkalies, alkaline earths, and their carbonates, withlime water, solution of gum arabic, and astringent vegetable prepa-rations.Internally it is a very active preparation of iron, and is given as a tonicand diuretic, in doses of Vf\_x, cautiously increased to 5j> for dyspep-sia and debility. It may be conjoined with infusion of quassia,tincture of calumba and cinnamon water, and, if the bowels becomeconstipated, with sulphate of magnesia. For dysuria arising fromspasmodic stricture, or paralysis of the cervix vesica;, Mr. Cline re-commends ni.x every ten minutes till relief is obtained. As anastringent, it acts powerfully on the kidneys and uterus, in internalhsemorrhage. It is also good for scrofula and for worms.Externally it is applied alone, or diluted with water, as a styptic lotion,for sanious ulcers and carcinoma, and as an escharotic, for destroyingvenereal warts, fungus, &c.

Tinctura Galbani. D. Tincture of Galbanum. Take Jij of galba-num, cut small, and Oij of proof spirit; make a tincture.Medicinally it is given in doses of 3j to 5iij, as an antispasmodicstimulant, in hysteria, &c, but it is not a good form.

Tinctura Gallarum. E. D. P. Tincture of Galls. Take Jij ofpowdered galls, and Jxvj of proof spirit; make a tincture.

Medicinally it is given in doses of 5J to 3iij as an astringent, indiarrhoea, dysentery, and hsemorrhage.

Tinctura Gentians Composita. L. E. D. Compound Tincture ofGentian. Take Jij of gentian root, sliced, §j of orange-peel, dried,§ss of cardamom-seeds, bruised, and Oij of proof spirit; digest for14 days, and filter.Medicinally this is an excellent and elegant preparation, and may beadded with advantage to bitter infusions. It may be conjoined alsowith acids. Dose 5j to ^iij.

Tinctura Gentianine. New. Tincture of Gentianine. Take gr. vof gentianine, and Jj of alcohol, spec. grav. "903 ; mix, and give asa tonic bitter, in doses of jss to Jij.

Tinctura Gratiolje. Tincture of Hedge Hyssop. Take §iv of thedried leaves of gratiola, and Oij of proof spirit; make a tincture.Dose 17^xv, cautiously increased to 5j> or more, as a diuretic, vermi-fuge, and antasthmatic.

Tinctura Guaiaci. L. E. D. Tincture of Guaiac. Take ftss of gumguaiac, and Oij of rectified spirit; make a tincture, and give in doses