^mplastrum Resinse. 10 Lead Plaster, 80; Hard Soap, 5. 

 3 Unguentum Resinae. 28; Yellow Beeswax, 28; Olive Oil by 

 weight, 28; Lard, 21. 



Rhei Radix. Rhubarb Root. Dose, if repeated 3-10 grs.; 2-6 

 dgms.: for a single administration 15-30 grs.; 1-2 gms. 



The erect rhizome or so-called root of Rheum palmatum, R. officinale 

 and probably other species, deprived of more or less of their cortex and 

 dried. In hard, compact, more or less irregular pieces, smooth, usually 

 reddish-brown or greyish, marked with darker lines and with small scattered 

 star-like marks; odour characteristic somewhat aromatic; taste bitter and 

 feebly astringent. The important pharmacological constituents are the 

 tannoid bodies, of which there are several and the purgative principle, 

 rheopurgarin. 



2 Extractum Rhei. Dose, 2-8 grs.; 1-5 dgms. 

 An alcoholic percolate evaporated. 



3 Infusum Rhei. Dose, tf-1 fl. oz.; 15-30 c.c. 

 5; boiling Water, 100. 



3 Liquor Rhei Concentratus. Dose, 30-60 min.; 2-4 c.c. 

 50; Alcohol, 20% to 100 :by percolation. 



^ilula Rhei Composita. Dose, 4-8 grs.; 2^-5 dgms. (In 1 or 

 2 pills). 



27; Socotrine Aloes, 20.25; Myrrh, 13.5; Hard Soap, 13.5; Oil of Pep- 

 permint, 1.69; Syrup of Glucose, q.s. 



^ulvis Rhei Compositus. (Gregory's Powder.) Dose, 20-60 

 grs.; 1.2-4 gms. 

 22; Light Magnesia, 66; Ginger, 11. 



x Syrupus Rhei. Dose, #-2 fl. dr. ; 2-8 c.c. 

 5; Coriander Fruit, 5; Sugar, 60; Alcohol, 20; Water, 60. 



x Tinctura Rhei Composita. Dose, if repeated, }^-\ fl. dr.; 2-4 

 c.c.: for a single administration, 2-4 fl. drs.; 8-15 c.c. 



10; Cardamon Seeds, 1.23; Coriander Fruit, 1.25; Glycerin, 10; Al- 

 cohol 60% to 100. 



Rhosados Petala. Red-poppy Petals. The fresh petals of Papaver 

 Rhceas. The fresh petals are bright scarlet, with a characteristic some- 

 what unpleasant odour, and a slightly bitter taste. 



Syrupus Rhceados. Dose, 30-60 min.; 2-4 c.c. 

 22.75; Sugar, 63; Alcohol, 4.375; Water to 100. 



Rosce Gallicce Petala. The dried and fresh unexpanded petals of 

 Rosa gallica. The fresh petals are purplish-red; occur in little cone- 

 shaped masses; odour fragrant; taste somewhat bitter, feebly acid and 

 astringent. Contains a small quantity of tannic acid. 



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