This section is from the book "Practical Materia Medica And Prescription Writing", by Oscar W. Bethea. Also available from Amazon: Practical Materia Medica and Prescription Writing.
Sulphur is official in three forms.
Eng., Sublimed Sulphur. Synonyms, Sulphur, Flowers of Sulphur.
A fine yellow powder.
A slight characteristic odor and faintly acid taste.
Insoluble in water or alcohol.
1 drachm (4 Gm.).
Official Preparations.
 
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