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;
Fluid extract of senna, 4 fluidounces.
Fluid extract of taraxacum, 1 fluidounce.
Compound tincture of cardamom, 1/2 fluidounce.
Simple elixir, 10 fluidounces.
Carbonate of magnesium, a sufficient quantity.
Mix the fluid extracts and tincture, and triturate with carbonate of magnesium until of a creamy consistence, then gradually add the simple elixir, and filter.
Each fluidrachm contains seven and one-half minims of fluid extract of senna and about four minims of fluid extract of taraxacum. (See American Practitioner, 1875.)
 
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