ra 
ACI—ACI 
on its efficacy. I rather Jean, however, until further 
experience with it, to the belief, that it is better suit- 
ed to the diseases of a tropical climate, than to those 
: ms a own. I recommend it to your attention and 
rial. . 
No. 19.—Acipum Nirricum. L. E. D. Phar. U.S. 
Nitric Acid, Aqua fortis. 
- Cabinet specimen, Jeff. Coll. No. 19. 
_ Qvarrties. A limpid fluid ; specific gravity, 1.500; emits 
_ white fumes, of a suffocating odour ; in tstwecly acid 
_ taste; very corrosive, and tinges the skin oe hue 
wears off, but is indelible by any | ion. It is de- 
composed, with violent action, by all combustibles, and 
mingled with volatile oils, inflames them. Employed asa _ 
= pharmaceutical agent altogether. : 
No. 20,—Acipum Nitricum Ditutum. L. Acidum _ 
 Nitrosum Dilutum. E.D. Diluted Nitric — 
er -Aeid: . 
_Quvatitiss. A less concentrated acid than the above, vary- — 
__ ing in strength according to the quantity of water directed _ 
by the different pharmacopeias—that directed get a 
sent London pharmacopeia, is weaker than the D. ee 
Meprcat Prorertirs axp Usrs. No. 19 is a tonic, anti- — 
septic, and anti-syphilitic remedy. I have used it with 
_ great benefit in cutaneous affections with general debility, 
and particularly in some of a leprous character. I can also 
attest its efficacy, in certain cases of ilis, This, very 
ly diluted, or No. 19 also freely diluted, so as to ren 
der the water slightly acidulous, forms a very "> 
: teful, and tonic beverage, in fevers of low type. I 
oo .. eas less diluted, No. 19 has been found efficacious 
, chronic hepatitis, even after dropsical effusion had tak 
place ; also in wasted and worn-out constitutions, a5 
gentle and certain tonic, without increasing too much the 
excitement of the system, during its immediate operation. 
It also restrains violent nausea and vomiting, and is am 
‘excellent tonic in dyspeptic disorders. In 1796, Dr. Scott 
-philis: he combined it with muriatic acid—three 
ce Ae has averred, that it is no, substitute 
