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Fluid gly  cerates. 
(Am.  Jour.  Pharm. 
\  November,  1908. 
glycerol-water  menstruum  and  set  aside  for  24  hours  and  then  rub 
this  up  with  the  addition  of  sufficient  of  the  menstruum  to  make  a 
thin  sludge  and  transfer  to  the  percolator.  Continue  the  extraction 
and  preparation  in  accordance  with  the  type  process. 
The  clayey  matter  present  in  gambir  makes  the  percolation  of  this 
drug  difficult.  The  product  is  a  thick  almost  viscous  preparation 
that  represents  the  drug  fully.  It  mixes  clear  with  syrup  or  diluted 
alcohol  and  produces  a  slight  cloudiness  with  alcohol  and  an  in- 
creased turbidity  with  water. 
Fluidglycerate  of  Gelsemium. 
Take  of  Gelsemium  in  number  20  powder  100  Gm. 
Proceed  according  to  the  type  process,  using  60  c.c.  of  the 
glycerol-water  menstruum  to  moisten  the  drug. 
This  product  remains  clear  and  appears  to  be  a  good  preparation 
and  the  marc  also  indicates  complete  extraction.  It  should  receive 
a  thorough  medical  trial  and  physiological  testing.  It  mixes  clear 
with  water,  syrup  or  diluted  alcohol,  but  alcohol  produces  a  precipi- 
tate and  turbidity. 
Fluidglycerate  of  Gentian. 
Take  of  Gentian  in  number  20  powder  100  Gm. 
Proceed  according  to  the  type  process,  using  80  c.c.  of  the 
glycerol-water  menstruum  to  moisten  the  drug. 
On  evaporating  the  weaker  aqueous  portions  of  the  gentian 
extract  there  formed  as  the  concentration  became  near  completion 
a  gelatinous  thickening.  On  adding  the  reserve  portion  and  stirring 
this  was  broken  up  and  largely  redissolved  and  on  allowing  the 
product  to  stand  for  a  few  days  with  occasional  shaking  had  almost 
disappeared.  The  strained  liquid  has  remained  clear  and  has  the 
bitterness  and  flavor  of  the  drug.  It  mixes  clear  with  water,  syrup 
or  diluted  alcohol,  but  alcohol  produces  a  decided  turbidity. 
Fluidglycerate  of  Geranium. 
Take  of  Geranium  in  number  20  powder  100  Gm. 
Proceed  according  to  the  type  process,  using  60  c.c.  of  the  glycerol- 
water  menstruum  to  moisten  the  drug. 
