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Ignatiusy —In making Incense according to the formula referred to, the only 
difficulty would be with the “ onycha,” which is supposed to be the odoriferous shell 
of the onyx-fish. The other ingredients are “ stacte ” (myrrh), galbanum, and 
frankincense. We doubt whether it would, at the jiresent day, be considered very 
fragrant. 
Jujvenis''' (Norwich).—Holbyn’s ‘ Dictionary of Terms used in Medicine,’ and 
Henry’s ‘ Glossary of Scientific Terms.’ 
W, E. —We do not know the composition of “ Casbey’s Disinfecting Pluid.” 
“ Condy’s Green Fluid ” is a solution of Permanganate of Soda. 
A. P. S. (Bury St. Edmunds).— (1) A species of Lycium, belonging to the Natural 
Order Solanacece. (2) This could only be ascertained by a chemical examination of 
the liquid. (3) The writing is so indistinct that we are unable to read it. (4) We 
cannot give the information. 
T. M. (Horncastle).—(1) See lecture by Dr. Hofmann on this subject, Pharm. Journ. 
vol. iv. (2nd series), pp. 321 and 415. (2) ‘ Report on the Industry of Manures,’ 
Pharm. Journ. vol. vi. (2nd series), pp. 83 and 123, will give the necessary informa¬ 
tion. 
Apprentice (St. Albans).—Fownes’ ‘Manual of Chemistry,’ and Bentley’s ‘Manual 
of Botany.’ 
J. H. (Macclesfield).—The bark is derived from Quillaia saponaria^ a plant of the 
Natural Order Rosacece. It has been used in some parts of America as a substitute 
for soap, and in this country as a detergent in scurviness and baldness of the head. 
Bentley’s ‘ Manual of Botany,’ p. 536. 
C. N. —The wood of Ccesalpinia Sappan. It is used in India as an astringent and 
tonic, being closely allied in its action to Logwood. We know nothing of its value as 
a remedy in neuralgia. 
J. B. S. (Bromley).— The use of Methylated Spirit in medicine. —See page 49, also 
page 256 of our present number. 
{V. X. M. (Plymouth).— Quinine Wine .—See vol. vii. (2nd series), page 384. 
T. Z. (Westbury).—(1) Several forms for the preparation will be found in Beasley’s 
‘Pocket Formulary.’ (2) Pepsine pills are best made by means of glycerine, (3) By 
reduction of the oxide of mercury. 
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