list of fluid exitiacts. 421 



Fluid Extractt of Sassafras. 



All the preparations of sassafras are more or leas alterative, 

 rhe fluid extract is used in view of purifying the blood in diseaae* 

 of the skin, and in cases of chronic rheumatism. Dose, from foai 

 to six drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Culver's Root. 



{Leptandra Virginica.) 



This is employed, in the author's practice, as a substitute fa 

 Cftlomel, in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the liver. 

 Dose, from two to four drachms. 



Fluid Extract of Lobelia. 



Lobelia is a very valuable antispasmodic, and is useful in dis- 

 eoMS of a spasmodic character. The author has used it, with great 

 ■noMfW, in obstinate cases of spasmodic colic. Dose, two drachma. 



Fluid Extract of Bayberry. 



(Myrica Ceri/era.) 



Bayberry is successfully used as a stimulant and astringent in 

 Bcours, diarrhea, and super-purgation. Dose, two drachms, to be 

 administered in a small quantity of milk porridge. 



Fluid Extract of Poppy-heads. 



(Papaver Somniferium.) 



This is used as a narcotic, in all cases that seem to require thf 

 exhibition of opium. It mitigates pain, induces sleep and reet 

 and is much safer than crude opium. Dose, from two to fi» 

 dischms. 



Fluid Extract of Poke- root. 



{^Phytolacca Decandra.) 



Ttis is used as an alterative in a disease occurring among fX)w», 

 known as "garget," or "caked udder." Dose, from two to foai 

 jrachms. 



