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Emulsions. 
\m.  Jour.  Pharni. 
Nov.,  1880. 
Syrups,  tinctures  and  flavoring  agents  when  ordered  should,  as  a  rule, 
be  added  last. 
Emulsion  of  Codliver  Oil. 
Codliver  oil,         .  .  .  .       4  ounces. 
Essential  oil  of  almonds,  .  .  4  minims. 
Powdered  gum  acacia,  .  .  ,1  ounce. 
Syrup,  .  .  .  .  I       "  . 
Water,  .  .  .  .  to  8  ounces 
Mix  the  gum  with  the  oil,  then  place  on  the  mixture  2  ounces  of 
water  and  stir  till  the  emulsion  is  formed,  then  add  the  remainder,  water, 
essence  and  syrup. 
Emulsiofi  oj  Castor  Oil. 
Castor  oil,  .  .  .  -4  drachms. 
Powdered  gum  acacia,  .  .  80  grains. 
Essential  oil  of  almonds,      .  .  '     .        i  minim. 
Simple  syrup,  ...  2  drachms. 
Water,  .  .  .  .       .  to  2  ounces. 
Mix  the  powder  with  the  oil,  then  add  2  drachms  of  water  and  stir 
till  the  emulsion  is  formed,  add  the  remainder,  water,  syrup  and 
essence. 
Emulsion  of  Turpentine  Oil. 
Oil  of  turpentine,  .  .  .4  drachms. 
Powdered  gum  acacia,  .  .  2  *' 
Syrup,    .  .  .  .  .        2  " 
Water,  .  .  .  .  to  2  ounces. 
Mix  the  powder  with  the  oil,  add  J  ounce  of  water  and  stir  tili 
the  emulsion  is  formed,  then  add  the  remainder  of  the  water  and  syrup. 
Oil  of  turpentine  is  considered  one  of  the  most  troublesome  bodies 
to  emulsify  ;  prepared  by  this  form  there  is  no  difficulty. 
Emulsion  of  Balsam  Copaiba. 
Balsam  of  copaiba,              .              .  .3  drachms. 
Powdered  gum  acacia,  .               .              .  3  " 
Simple  syrup,        .           ■    .        ■      .  .        6  " 
Water,             .           .               .              .  to  6  ounces. 
Mix  the  powder  with  the  balsam  and  add  6  drachms  of  water,  then 
stir  till  the  emulsion  is  formed,  gradually  add  the  remainder  of  the  water 
and*syrup. 
Emulsion  of  Resin  of  Copaiba. 
Resin  of  copaiba,  .  .  .2  drachms. 
Rectified  spirit,  .  ,  .  4  " 
Powdered  gum  acacia,  .  .  .        4  " 
Water,  .  .  .  .  to  6  ounces. 
