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Remarks: — Valuable carminative in colic and other intestinal 

 disturbances, antipyretic. Externally rubifacient for sprains, 

 bruises, etc. 



Spiritus Ammoniae Aromaticus — Aromatic Spirits of Ammonia. 



Ammonium Carbonate, in translucent pieces 3.4 Gm. 



Ammonia Water 9.0 mils 



Oil of Lemon 1.0 mil 



Oil of Lavender Flowers 0.1 mil 



Oil of Myristica (nutmeg) 0.1 mil 



Alcohol 70.0 mils 

 Distilled Water, a sufficient quantity 



to make 100.0 mils 



To the ammonia water, contained in a flask, add fourteen (14) 

 mils of distilled water, and afterwards the ammonium carbonate re- 

 duced to a moderately fine powder. Close the flask and agitate the 

 contents until the ammonium carbonate is dissolved and allow it to 

 stand for twelve hours. Introduce the alcohol into a graduated 

 bottle of suitable capacity, add first the oils, then gradually the so- 

 lution of ammonium carbonate, and afterwards enough distilled 

 water to make the product measure 100 mils. Set the liquid aside 

 during -24 hours in a cool place, occasionally agitating it, then 

 filter through paper, in a well covered funnel. Keep the product in 

 glass stoppered bottles in a cool place.. 



Remarks: — When first prepared, this preparation is colorless, 

 but soon assumes an amber hue on standing. It is a valuable heart 

 and respiratory stimulant in collapse, dyspnea, and pulmonary con- 

 gestion. It serves as an antacid and carminative in various diges- 

 tive disorders. It should be given in capsule or well diluted (1-10) 

 in water or oil. 



ELIXIRIA— ELIXIRS 



Elixirs are hydro-alcoholic solutions of an aromatic substance 

 and sugar. They contain from 20 to 25% of alcohol. The follow- 

 ing are official : 



Elixir Aromaticum Aromatic Elixir 



Elixir Glycyrrhizae Elixir Glycyrrhiza (Licorice) 



