LIST OF FLUID EX1RACTS. 42) 
Fiori Exrractr or SassaFRas. 
All the preparations of sassafras are more or lese alterative. 
The fluid extract is used in view of purifying the blood in diseases 
of the skin, and in cases of chronic rheumatism. Dose, from four 
to six drachms. 
Frum Exrracr or CuLver’s Root, 
(Leptandra Virginiea.) 
This is employed, in the author’s practice, as a substitute fos 
ealomel, in the treatment of acute and chronic diseases of the liver. 
Dose, from two to four drachms. 
Fiourp Exrractr or LOBELIA. 
Lobelia is a very valuable antispasmodic, and is useful in dis- 
eases of a spasmodic character. The author has used it, with great 
success, in obstinate cases of spasmodic colic. Dose, two drachms. 
Fium Extract or BAYBERRY. 
(Hyrica Cerifera.) 
Bayberry is successfully used as a stimulant and astringent in 
scours, diarrhea, and super-purgation. Dose, two drachms, to be 
administered in a small quantity of milk porridge. 
Fivum Extract or Poppy-HEADs. 
(Papaver Somniferium.) 
This is used as a narcotic, in all cases that seem to require the 
exhibition of opium. It mitigates pain, induces sleep and rest, 
and is much safer than crude opium. Dose, from two to dx 
drachms. 
From Extract oF PoKE-ROoT. 
(Phytolacca Decandra.) 
This is used az an alterative in a disease occurring among cows, 
known as “ ” or “caked udder.” Dose, from two to fous 
drachms. 
