This section is from the book "A Manual Of Practical Therapeutics", by Edward John Waring. Also available from Amazon: A Manual of Practical Therapeutics.
Potassio-Sulphate of Iron.
Potash Iron Alum. (KO, SO3 + Fe2O3, 3 SO3 + 24 HO.)
Med. Prop. and Action. Tonic and astringent. The Potash and Ammonia Sulphates of 'Iron are said to equal, if not exceed, ordinary alum in astrin-gency, and not to possess the stimulating action of the stronger salts of Iron.*
Dose, gr. iij. - gr. vj.
 
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