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griping which it sometimes occasions may be readily prevented, by 
the addition of some warm carminative, viz. coriander, carda,moms, 
ginger, cinnamon, &c. : the former of which is recommended by Dr. 
CuUen to disguise the nauseous flavour, which is unfortunately a great 
objection to its use. Senna is given in substance, (i. e. the leaves dried 
and powdered), in doses of from 30 to 60 grains, and also in infusion, 
in the form of electuary, and in tincture. The infusion is the 
preferable form of administering this drug, as it contains the whole of 
the active properties of the plant, and may be conveniently com- 
bined with soluble tartar, sulphate of potass, Epsom salts, &c.* 
The tincture of Senna is recommended in flatulent complaints, 
cholic, and atonic gout ; and is an active purgative and stomachic, 
in that debilitated and torpid state of the bowels produced by the 
intemperate use of spirituous liquors ; the dose of the tincture 
is from half an ounce to one or two ounces. 
Oflf. The Leaves. 
Off. Pp. Confectio Sennae, L. E. D. 
Extractum Senn£E, E. 
Infusum Sennze Comp. L. E. D. 
Pulvis Sennae Compositus, L. 
Syrupus Sennze, D. 
Tinctura Sennae, L. E. D. 
Tinctura Sennae Composita, E. 
* Under one of these forms it is the popular medicine known by the name of black 
draaght. Theinfasion of Senna is best prepared by pouring six ounces of boiling water 
upon from four to eight drachms of Senna, and letting it stand till cold. Ed, 
