The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe ; to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis.

  • Ellis, Benjamin, 1798-1831.
Date:
1843
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Credit: The medical formulary : being a collection of prescriptions derived from the writings and practice of many of the most eminent physicians in America and Europe ; to which is added an appendix, containing the usual dietetic preparations and antidotes for poisons : the whole accompanied with a few brief pharmaceutic and medical observations / by Benjamin Ellis. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    This preparation, the formula for which is to be found in almost any Pharmacopoeia, has long been celebrated in the sequel© of syphilis, and the disease produced by the improper exhibition of mercury. It is also much employed in rheumatism. The rules laid down in the Dispensatories for the preparation of the decoction should be closely observed. Infusion of the Asclepias Decumbens, or Pleurisy Root. R. Radicis Asclepiadis decumbentis, 3j. Aquae bullientis, Oiss. Fiat infusio.—Signa.—A tea-cupful to be taken warm, as frequently as the stomach will bear it. Professor Chapman observes of this plant— As a diaphoretic, I think it is distinguished by great cer- tainty and permanency of operation, and has this esti- mable property, that it produces its effects without increasing much the force of the circulation, raising the temperature of the surface, or creating inquietude and restlessness.—Therapeutics, Vol. I. p. 347. Decoction of Barley with Nitrate of Potash. *R. Decocti Hordei, Oj. Nitratis Potassoe, 3ij. Succi limonis, 3j vel 3ij. Fiat potus.—To be used warm by the patient as a common drink, Infusion of Pipsisseway. R. Pyrolce umbellatae, 3j. Aquae bullientis, Oj. Fiat infusio.—A tea-cupful every two hours. Mixture of Muriate of Baryta, $-c. R. Muriatis Baryta?, Muriatis Ferri, aa. ^ss. Aquas destillatae, Syrupi corticis aurantii, aa. 5j. Fiat mistura.—Signa.—The dose may be from twenty to thirty drops every three hours. In some scrofulous diseases of obstinate cha- racter. Hufeland. * For Decoction of Barley, sec Dietetic?.