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FOR PLEASANT TASTE. 



Tinctura Cardamomi t. r, „ x : *„ ;: 



Tinctura Cardamomi Composita Dose.-Dogs, 3 1. to 1,. 



These give a red color and pleasant aromatic taste, and are 

 carminative in action. 



Elixir aromaticum. — Aromatic or simple elixir, gives pleas- 

 ant aromatic taste and is carminative. Dogs, i to 3 drs. 



Syrupus aurantii — Syrup of Orange Peel. — Gives a pleas- 

 ant taste. 



syrupus glycyrrhizae, ( n. e.) — Syrup of Licorice Root. — 

 A nice agent to overcome bitter or nauseous taste, good in cough 

 mixtures. 



The combination of Syrupus Glycyrrhizsz and Syrupus Au- 

 rantii, usually overcomes the most disgusting taste in drugs. 



syrupus yerba santa aromaticum.- — Used to overcome the 

 bitter taste of quinine. 



Syrupus tolutanus — Syrup of Tolu. — Dogs, 1 to 4 drs., 

 nice in cough mixtures. 



syrupus — Simple Syrup. — A saturated solution of sugar in 

 water, gives a sweet taste. 



aqua cinnamomi — Cinnamon- Water. 



aqua menthae pipEritae — Peppermint Water. 



aqua GAULThEriaE ( wintergreen ) . These three impart 

 their characteristic odor and taste to solutions and mixtures ; in 

 addition they are carminative and stomachic. 



The above named agents are very mild and can be given ad. 

 lib. — usually though in J^ to 1 drachm doses. 



FOR PLEASANT ODOR AND FLAVOR. 



oleum gaulthEriaE — {Oil of wintergreen). 



oleum menthae pipEritae — {Peppermint). 



oleum cinnamomi — {Cinnamon). 



oleum Lavandulae — {Lavender Flowers) . 



oleum bErgamottae — {Bergamot). 



In liquid mixtures the aqueous solutions of these agents are 

 preferred; should the oils be used however, about two drops to 

 the ounce is sufficient. 



In powders and ointments from 2 to 5 drops may be used. 



