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BISULPHIDE OF CARBON A REMEDY FOR HEADACHE. 
Dr. Kennion, of Harrogate, in the ‘British Medical Journal,’ June 13, thus describes 
the mode of application of this remedy :—“ A small quantity of the solution (about 
two drachms) is poured upon cotton-wool, with which a small wide-mouthed glass- 
stoppered bottle is half-filled. This, of course, absorbs the fluid ; and, when the remedy 
has to be used, the mouth of the bottle is to be applied closely (so that none of the 
volatile vapour may escape) to the temple, or behind the ear, or as near as possible to 
the seat of pain; and so held for from three to five minutes. After it has been applied 
for a minute or two, a sensation is felt as if several leeches were biting the part; and, 
after the lapse of two, three, or four minutes more, the smarting and pain become rather 
severe, but subside almost immediately after the removal of the bottle. The effect of 
this application is generally immediate.” 
BOOKS RECEIVED. 
Pharmacopoeia of India. Edited by E. J. Waring, M.D., etc., assisted by a Com¬ 
mittee, appointed for the purpose. From the Pharmacopoeia of India Committee. 
A Treatise on Physiology and Hygiene : for Schools, Families, and Colleges. By 
J. C. Dalton, M.D., etc. With illustrations. London: Sampson Low and Marston. 
8vo. Pp. 399. 1868. 
The Poison Book, as required by the “ Sale of Poisons and Pharmacy Act Amend¬ 
ment containing a list of poisons (and their preparations) required by the Pharmacy 
Act to be registered previous to Sale. Birmingham: White and Pike. London : to 
be had of ali Wholesale Drug Houses. 1868. 
Pharmaceutical Chemists’ Sale of Poisons Register Book : in conformity with 
the “ Sale of Poisons and Pharmacy Act Amendment.” London: H. Silverlock, 17, 
Earl Street, Doctors’ Commons. 1868. 
The New Pharmacy Act Sale of Poisons Book, for Registering all Poisons sold, 
in accordance with 31 & 32 Yict. c. 121. 1868. London : Printed and Published 
by J. Davis, 201, Old Kent Road, S.E. 
The arrangement adopted in this Poison Book is very clear, the particulars of each 
sale appearing on one line. Besides a copy of the Pharmacy Act, will be found some 
tables and other useful information. 
TO CORRESPONDENTS. 
Persons having seceded from the Society may be restored to their former 
status on payment of arrears of subscription and the registration fee of the 
current year. 
Those who were Associates before the 1st of July, 1842, are privileged (as 
Pounders of the Society) to become Members, and by virtue of membership to 
be registered as Pharmaceutical Chemists. 
Adulteration of Annatto. —Mr. W. Robertson (Elgin) makes the following state¬ 
ment :—“ I find that my annatto agrees in every respect with the sample reported upon 
by Mr. Laird at the Norwich Pharmaceutical Conference, with this exception, however, 
that instead of 15 it contains 30 per cent, of spirituous extractive colouring matter, re¬ 
sembling the ordinary Tinctura Croci when diluted with an equal volume of spirit. 
The quantity I operated upon was 100 grains, with 4 oz. rectified spirits. I have been 
told that in Ireland haysaffron is used in the dairy instead of annatto.” 
Preserved Lime and Lemon Juice .—We have received a communication from Messrs. 
Rose and Co., of Leith, on this subject. The preserving agent is stated to be sulphurous 
acid or its sulphites (bisulphite of lime being preferred), mixed in the proportion of 1 to 2 
per cent, with the juice, which effectually overcomes any tendency to mould or ferment. 
This process, we understand, is protected by patent. We hope it is so completely pro¬ 
tected as to prevent the use of the preserved lemon-juice in pharmacy. 
