ON THE FERRUGINOUS WINES, ETC. 
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and formed into boluses weighing one or two ounces when 
dried,) from the neck of a wide mouthed decanter, in which 
is contained a quart of white wine. 
When water is substituted for the wine, as is sometimes 
the case, it forms what is called Eau de Boule. 
In addition to these simple wines are others, containing 
bitter and aromatic substances, to produce a stimulant tonic 
effect. The following, published in Ellis' Formulary, has 
been used to some extent in this country, and is similar to a 
formula much recommended by the late Dr. Physick, under 
the name of Aromatic Wine of Iron. 
Iron Filings, \\ oz. 
Gentian, i oz. 
Bitter Orange Peel, § oz. 
Red Wine, 2 pints. 
Wine of Citrate of Iron. 
(From Guibourt's Traite de Pharmacie.) 
Citrate of Iron, dry, 1 part. 
Malaga Wine, 96 parts. 
The preparations of citrate of iron, though little used here, 
have commended themselves to the notice of London and 
Paris practitioners. 
Citrate of Iron is said to have been first introduced to the 
medical profession by Mr. Beral, of Paris. 
As it is not likely to be procured in our shops at present, 
it is deemed perfectly in place to give the manner of prepar- 
ing this salt. 
Citric Acid, crystallized, 3 oz. or parts. 
Hydrated Peroxide of Iron, dry, 2 " u 
Distilled Water, 12 " " 
(If the moist hydrate be used, about 6 oz. are required; but 
as the degree of moisture is not always the same, it is well to 
add that the peroxide must be in excess.) 
