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SYRUPUS HYPOPHOSPHITUM COMPOSITUS. 
Francis, John M., advises that pharmacists go slow on this syrup 
until some experience has been gained as to details of its manufac- 
ture. — Bull. Pharm., Detroit, 1906, v. 20, p. 230. 
SYRUPUS RKEI ET PO^ASSII COMPOSITUS N. F. 
Felter. Harvey Wickes, says that the National Formulary prepa- 
ration has not become popular among Eclectic physicians ; while there 
are many ways of preparing neutralizing cordial, the essential con- 
struction of the medicine is such that in any of these forms it still 
remains a prime favorite with eclectic physicians. He quotes the 
original formula, from Beach, as follows: 
Take of rhubarb, pulverized, salaeratus, pulverized, peppermint plant, pul- 
verized. equal parts. To a large teaspoonful add half a pint of boiling water; 
when cool, strain, sweeten with loaf sugar, and add a tablespoonful of brandy. 
* * * Its operation and action appear to be specific, if not infallible, etc. — 
Eclectic Med. J., Cincin,, 1906, v, 66, pp. 438-440. 
TALCUM. 
Francis, John M., thinks the majority of pharmacists will be sur- 
prised when reminded that talc is now officially recognized for the 
first time. He advises that it always be purchased by sample, owing 
to the great variety of grades found in the market ; the finest and 
whitest is imported. — Bull. Pharm., Detroit, 1906, v. 20, p. 230. 
Ohliger, Willard, reports talcum which contained impurities which 
were removed by sifting. — Proc. Michigan Pharm. Ass., 1906, p. 48. 
TAMARINDUS. 
Remeaud, Octave, presents a study of the composition of the pulp 
of tamarinds, including a detailed account of the composition of 
three samples. — J. de pharm. et de chim., Par., 1906, v. 23, pp. 424- 
430. 
Wiebelitz, H., points out that the Ph. Germ, test for extractive 
should be carried out with at least 100 gm. of tamarind, as the great 
number of stones present can readily lead to misleading results with 
smaller quantities. — Pharm. Ztg., Berl., 1906, v. 51, p. 1004. 
TARAXACUM. 
Henkel, Alice, mentions T araxacum officinale Weber., also known 
as Taraxacum taraxacum (L.) Karst., commonly known as taraxa- 
cum, dandelion, blowball, cankerwort. Naturalized from Europe; 
very abundant in lawns, meadows, and waste places throughout the 
