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without  sensation.  Of  a  resin  prepared  as  above  described,  one- 
fourth  of  a  grain  is  a  sufficient  ordinary  dose  for  an  adult ; 
and  for  the  development  of  its  best  uses  it  appears  better  to  re- 
peat than  to  double  this  quantity.  In  view  of  its  peculiar  qualities 
and  effects,  the  writer  some  two  years  ago,  contrived  the  following 
formula  for  a  pill,  which,  under  the  name  of  Podophyllum  Pills, 
has  become  quite  popular  and  useful,  and  perhaps  deserving  of 
publication. 
Take  of  Resin  of  Podophyllum,  thirty-six  grains. 
Alcoholic  Extract  of  Belladonna,  eighteen  grains. 
(Or  Alcoholic  Extract  of  Hyoscyamus,  one  hundred  and  forty- 
four  grains.) 
Powdered  Capsicum,  one  hundred  and  forty-four  grains. 
Powdered  Sugar  of  Milk,  one  hundred  and  forty-four  grains. 
Powdered  Acacia,  thirty-six  grains. 
Glycerin,  forty  minims. 
Syrup,  a  sufficient  quantity. 
Put  the  Resin  and  Sugar  of  Milk  into  a  mortar  of  large  size 
and  triturate  them  together  very  thoroughly.  Then  add  the  Alco- 
holic Extract  of  Belladonna,  and  again  triturate  very  thoroughly. 
Then  add  the  powdered  Capsicum  and  Acacia  and  repeat  the 
thorough  and  prolonged  trituration.  Finally  add  the  Glycerin, 
and  Syrup  enough  to  form  a  mass  of  proper  pilular  consistence, 
and  beat  the  whole  well  together.  Divide  this  into  one  hundred 
and  forty-four  pills,  dry  these  by  exposure  at  ordinary  tem- 
peratures until  just  hard  enough  to  retain  their  form,  and  then 
keep  them  in  a  well  stopped  bottle  to  prevent  further  drying. 
The  Oleo-resin  or  Fluid  Extract  of  Capsicum  may  be  substi- 
tuted for  the  powder  if  desired,  and  in  acid  conditions  of  the 
stomach,  or  where  it  is  desired  to  insure  a  ready  solution  of  the 
resin,  a  small  addition  of  Exsiccated  Carbonate  of  Soda  may  be 
made,  say  one  fourth  of  a  grain  in  each  pill.  Alcoholic  Extract 
of  Belladonna  seems  to  be  a  more  certain  and  effective  corrigent 
than  the  Hyoscyamus,  and  is  required  in  much  smaller  quantity. 
Both  have  been  used  writh  success,  but  the  best  effects  are  said  to 
be  obtained  from  the  first.  Good  Capsicum  in  very  fine  powder 
is  one  of  the  best  and  strongest  of  the  aromatics,  and  hence  its 
use  as  the  stimulant  corrigent  against  nausea  and  griping.  It 
