No. 515.—STyRaAx. 
Species 1—STYRAX OF 
_ another method of extracting strychnine, by boiling nux- 
vomica in water, and evaporating the decoction to a sy- 
rup; adding lime, which unites with the acid, and frees the _ 
strychnine; alcohol is then used to separate the strychnine 
from the lime; and when the alcoholic solution is evapo- 
rated, strychnine is obtained; it is rendered purer by a re- 
dissolution in alcohol, and crystallization. : 
Qualities similar to nux-vomica, but more intense; one 
eighth of a grain kills a large dog, and 4 of a grain pro- 
» duces marked effects on the human system. Has been 
_used in the same cases as nux-vomica, 
Formule— - ¢ 
Pills of one-twelfth, or one-eighth of a grain~ 
Pure Strychnine, 2 grains ¢ Mix. Soe ome 
Cons. Roses. $drachm §° fag 
Divide into 24 equal pills. 
Tincture Strychnine— jot 
Alcohol, j ‘1 
Strychnine. ee Mix. 
e from 6 to 15, or 25 drops, in mixture or drink. 
a 
of Strychnine— . 
Distilled water, $i a : oe ee 
Pure Strychnine, Ygrain OMix, 
White Sugar, 2 drachms fy ae 
A desert spoonful, to be taken morning and evening: — 
_ Cl. 10. Ord. 1. Deean aise aak ante 
Linn. Guaiacine, Ju Ei Sat a, 
s Balsam. L. Sty 
OrricrnaL. 
