140. Elixir Of Ipecac
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This section is from the "Elixirs And Flavoring Extracts. Their History, Formulae, & Methods of Preparation" book, by John Uri Lloyd. Also available from Amazon: Elixirs and flavoring extracts,: Their history, formulae, and methods of preparation;
140. Elixir Of Ipecac
Powdered ipecac, 1/2 troyounce
Balsam of Tolu, 1/2 troyounce
Benzoic acid, 2 drachms
Opium, 2 drachms
Saffron, 2 drachms
Camphor, 2 scruples
Oil of anise, 1 fluidrachm
Alcohol, 2 pints
Macerate the drugs in the alcohol for fourteen days, stirring the mixture thoroughly each day, then filter, and dissolve the camphor and oil of anise in the filtrate.
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