Companion to the latest edition of the British pharmacopoeia : comparing the strength of its various preparations with those of the United States and other foreign pharmacopoeias to which are added non-official preparations and practical hints on prescribing / by Peter Squire.

  • Squire, Peter Wyatt, Sir, 1847-1919.
Date:
1874
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Credit: Companion to the latest edition of the British pharmacopoeia : comparing the strength of its various preparations with those of the United States and other foreign pharmacopoeias to which are added non-official preparations and practical hints on prescribing / by Peter Squire. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    the Ginger tightly in a percolator, and pour over it careMly half of the Spirit, and after two hours add the remainder and as mucli more as is re- quired to percolate 30. =(1 in 2). Dose.—5 to 20 minims. Contained in Syrup of Ginger, = (1 in 26). Not Official. OLEORESINA ZINGIBERIS. U.S. Ginger in fine powder, 12 ; Stronger Ether, 12 ; Alcohol q, s. Press the ginger firmly in a percolator, pour on the Ether, and when that has been absorbed, add Alcohol until 12 ounces have slowly passed. Eecover the Ether by distillation and expose the residue until the Volatile part has evaporated.